Fight educational inequality by supporting high-needs schools

Is education fair?
Our teacher spending survey paints an unfortunate reality: it isn’t. In fact, the problem of educational inequality is getting worse. And teachers are literally paying the price.

To address educational inequality, we use two criteria to identify high-needs schools:

1. Schoolwide Title I eligibility, or
2. 40% or more of students qualify for free or reduced price lunch

90% of classrooms adopted during the 2022-2023 school year were in high-needs schools. Learn More.

How big is the problem?

Teachers are spending more

Teachers in high-needs schools spend $880 out-of-pocket on school supplies each year, more than the average teacher. Since 2015, average teacher spending has increased by 44%.

Students don’t have what they need to learn with their peers

79% of teachers said they buy supplies so that all of their students can have the same opportunities. 8 out of 10 teachers say a donation helps address gaps in students’ learning environments.

Join us in fighting educational inequality today.


Every single child deserves access to the tools they need to learn.

Support High-Needs Classrooms

Who your gift supports

About 50% of our students come to school without the needed supplies. This definitely has an impact on their learning. The classroom donation has had a significant and positive impact on my students. Now, instead of having to worry about going into my pockets I can focus more on teaching my students.”

Aretha, Teacher

I spend my own money because I’m able to be sympathetic with student needs. I just love them. I don’t think about it twice. Sometimes I have to wait a pay period or two before I get something that I want for them, that I know will enhance their learning.” 

Betty, Teacher

School learning is important to me because it is the only way we can gain knowledge so I can get a job and earn money to survive. I am happy when my teacher buys us things, but I get sad at the same time because the money comes from her pocket.”

Marcos, Student

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