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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The more extensive school supply lists are a result of the regular cuts to educational spending.  The schools could cut back on supplies, or cut back on instruction.

In the wealthier areas, the parents are able to provide the schools with what is needed.  In the poorer area, that may not be the case.  Thus, another example of how the income disparity hurts the poor.

(I know at some schools -- some of the wealthier schools in FCPS, the PTA purchase supplies and other expenses for the kids that can not afford them.)

At some of the poorer schools, the quality of supplies and parent funded activities (field trips) are lower than at the richer schools.

For example, at Louise Archer (a well off school), the 4th graders go to Jamestown on a field trip at a cost of $50+ per kid, funded by the parents.  Kids on subsidized lunch are paid for by the PTA.  At some poorer schools, McNair, for example, they can not afford the trip.

If you think this inequality is good, vote for the tea party.[/quote]

Can one parent fund extra so the entire class can go on better field trips?

My children are not yet in school yet. I would have for my children to miss out.[/quote]

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