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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]On principle, I refuse to donate to my child’s school. Although I can afford it. [/quote]

For a little perspective, I have kids at Wilson (formerly Deal and Janney) and after the last P/T conference round, my children's teachers talked about the lack of financial support offered by DCPS and the PTSO for supplies, equipment, desks, toilet paper, etc. Many of these teachers bring in their own supplies paid for out of pocket. They do not even bother to ask for reimbursement because they know they will not get it. Others have lowered their standards for how interesting they can make their classes because they feel like on principle, they shouldn't be donating to a school when parents won't. (Don't get me wrong - these teachers work hard and my kids are college bound and college ready - but supplies and experiences make education better).

Wilson's PTSO just sent a note saying that they have 10% participation from families. They have no funds to give because they are not getting donations. DCPS doesn't sufficiently fund essentials in any school.  With these attitudes, no wonder our schools aren't living up to expectations.  I wish someone would continue the strong-armed messages to parents at the older years that they are getting in the elementary schools. Education costs money. Period.[/quote]

That's sad. I don't even have kids at Wilson, and I buy from the various fundraisers sports teams have, pay to attend their performances every year. I'm just a neighbor, but dang, the parents should be supporting the school at least a little bit. If 1800 families gave just $5 or $10, imagine what the PTA could contribute to the life of the school![/quote]

Maybe the students should take over and collect $10 per kid and donate that to the PTA. Some of these kids have jobs and could forego a couple trips to Starbucks to support the school.[/quote]

Oh sure - because the kids make so much more than the parents. I think the debt they will go into after college is enough. Let them keep the minimum wages they are making at 16 and put the pressure on the parents to do their part.[/quote]

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