It will be great when our schools have all the resources they need to fully support teachers. But all too often, teachers these days have to overcome funding shortages absolutely on their own. A study by the U.S. Department of Education found that 94% of public school teachers have to use their own salaries to buy textbooks and supplies when funding for the school where they teach is insufficient. And now, as teachers try to balance education and...
Behind the coronavirus pandemic lies an invisible, secondary crisis: millions of people around the world are experiencing distress from the increased isolation, depression, anxiety and financial stress associated with COVID-19. In fact, there has been an increase in reports to crisis centres. Mental health professionals are concerned that the problems people have associated with COVID-19 may affect us for a much longer period of time than the vi...
The pandemic has upended daily life across the world, and education is one of the main sectors that has been severely affected. As some schools have closed their doors to ensure the safety of students, these students now face the challenge of learning remotely, and many have limited resources and support.Those who can return to school will need appropriate personal protective equipment, and schools may need funds to build outdoor classrooms. Fort...
Organizing a charity campaign (crowdfunding) has been around for a long time in different cultures and under different names. In African and Caribbean communities, there are circles for saving money and donations called sou-sou . Temples of worship may start collecting food for victims of an accident. Nowadays, the Internet helps people raise funds for medical care, charities, necessities , training and education, animal rescue , and other cau...