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August 10, 2022 - 5:00am | By Kyle Cornell
(Fargo, ND) -- As teachers head back to the classroom for a new year, many will reach deep into their own pockets to ensure their students have what they need.
In fact, in a new report from MyElearningWorld has found that the average teacher in the U.S. will spend $820 out-of-pocket on their classrooms this year.
So, where does that money go? On average, teacher spending this year will look something like this:
- Non-consumable supplies (books, software, etc.) – $193.55
- Classroom decor – $172.23
- Consumable supplies (pencils, paper, etc.) – $142.70
- Food & Snacks – $121.39
- Prizes – $119.74
- Cleaning supplies – $70.53
When you crunch the numbers, that means teachers across the country will spend $3.2 billion on their classrooms this year. The caveat is, they can only deduct $300 on their tax returns.
For more information on this topic, and to see the full study, click here.