So, Dianavan....if you are thinking I am just putting out a fire, why the hell are you here asking if anyone knows how to get funding...why not let YOUR class do without so YOU aren't just "putting out a fire?"

You people kill me. If you aren't into teaching for the kids and to help where you can, it's time for you to leave and make room for someone who doesn't mind stepping up to the plate.

I think you both are missing the point entirely. I AGREE with you...folks pay school taxes (at least in the US) even if they don't have children in school or children at all...and those taxes are supposed to help...and in many ways they do. Hmm..let's see...the schools have heat (necessary where I live), there are free lunch programs, free breakfast programs, adequate teachers for the number of children, adequate pay so the teachers are making a pretty good living, buildings are safely maintained....there's more, I'm sure. But hey, I'm tired and it's late. I understand your point of view and I'm pretty sure you understand mine. I'll go teach and do what I can and for those of you who would rather stick it out in the hope that the government will do something...knock yourselves out. I think the answer is a balance of both....but that's just my humble opinion.

I'll bow out of this thread now. Good luck.

Michelle