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[–] andros_rex@lemmy.world 29 points 7 months ago (14 children)

An eligible educator can deduct up to $300 of any unreimbursed business expenses for classroom materials, such as books, supplies, computers (including related software and services) or other equipment that the eligible educator uses in the classroom. Supplies for courses on health and physical education qualify only if they are related to athletics.

Don’t business people get to write off lunches and shit if they are “business related”?

And just find me a teacher that spends last than $300 to kit out their classroom. I think the pizza party I threw cost more than that.

[–] Thavron@lemmy.ca 34 points 7 months ago (6 children)

It is insane to me that the teachers have to pay for any of it.

[–] andros_rex@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I bought my own baking soda and vinegar for my chemistry classes. And glow sticks, and candy, and glassware, and scales…

[–] Thavron@lemmy.ca 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] andros_rex@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

It taught me to recognize the value in a lot of trash and turned me into the Greek God of thrifting. I can turn a balloon, solo cup and some rubber bands into a “vortex cannon.” “Let’s just walk outside and draw pictures of bugs” is one of my favorite “lessons.” I’d keep free samples/supplies given out at teacher conferences - if I could get 5 or 6 different things, it worked well as “stations.”

The poverty part I honestly can deal with. I’d be back in a heartbeat if it was possible.

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