81. How can we better resource teachers and their students?

According to the 2021 Teacher Spending survey, on average, teachers spent $750 of their own money on learning materials each year, with 30% of teachers stating they spent $1,000 or more. Why are teachers having to pay more and more out of pocket for classroom materials? And how can teachers get the supplies they need more efficiently? Do teachers in low-income communities need different kinds of support? What can we do to combat inequity in school funding? In this episode, Kevin discusses the resources teachers and classrooms need with the CEO of DonorsChoose, Alix Guerrier.