New Teacher Fund

What if you had to pay out of pocket for all of the supplies you need to do your job? Your computer, tablet, desk, chair, anything you use at work had to be paid for out of your own money.

Seems crazy, right? But teachers have to.

Every year teachers spend anywhere from $600-$1,000 of their own money on supplies for their classroom. It's even more for new teachers, they need to stock their classrooms and build their inventory for the first time. It’s expensive.

And, new teachers are already struggling financially. Nationally, the average starting salary for teachers is $36,141 and student loan debt for teachers is in excess of $15,000. This means the supplies for their classroom have to come out of an already tight budget—their own pocket.

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Your donations make a difference.

You can help by giving new teachers a much-needed helping hand.

The biggest reason teachers leave their profession is lack of support and poor salaries. Attrition hurts schools, communities, and most importantly students.

When you give to the New Teacher Fund, you will help schools retain quality teachers. The rate of teacher turnover is about 13% overall in public schools and 50% higher in high-poverty schools.

Your gift will help reduce attrition and improve student achievement nationwide. It will give students more consistency in their school environment.

13%
rate of teacher turnover
50%
higher turnover rate in high-poverty schools
15,000
avg. student loan debt for teachers

Help us reach our goal.

Together, let's raise $100,000 and give more of our kids a fair shot at success.

New Teacher Fund

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