Amid school budget cuts and slim resources nationwide, it's no secret many teachers are forced to pay out-of-pocket for classroom supplies. But this week, theyre getting a little something in return.
For Teacher Appreciation Week, GoFundMe is giving $100 to any newly launched campaigns that raise money for a teacher or their classroom.
Teachers are a very important part of our society -- yet they are radically underfunded, Rob Solomon, CEO of GoFundMe, told The Huffington Post. We think thats unfair. Teachers shouldnt have to fund their own classrooms.