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Top 10 Ways to Give Back to Your Child's School

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Pile of school supplies

Donate School Supplies


While working with extremely tight budgets, many teachers pay for school supplies out of pocket. Everyday items like paper and pencils are always in high demand, and a teacher's annual stipend for supplies rarely lasts longer than the first month or two of the school year. The next time you're at an office supply store, grab some basics for your child's classroom. You'll likely make his teacher's day.

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