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https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/aug/14/school-cuts-children-raise-money-own-education
Funding crisis means some UK headteachers spend more than 50% of their time seeking charity for essential subjects
That says it all. It's a disgusting policy of cuts for no other reason than ideology. It's failed in America and it's failed here.
“Schools have moved into survival mode,” says Body. “In 2016 there were more schools using fundraising as a choice; now, they see it as a necessity.” The headteachers she interviewed were furious about their plight. “Our backs are against the wall,” said one. Another said: “I am very angry that this is the focus of schools, to keep heads above water and not on providing excellent education.”
Funding crisis means some UK headteachers spend more than 50% of their time seeking charity for essential subjects
That says it all. It's a disgusting policy of cuts for no other reason than ideology. It's failed in America and it's failed here.
“Schools have moved into survival mode,” says Body. “In 2016 there were more schools using fundraising as a choice; now, they see it as a necessity.” The headteachers she interviewed were furious about their plight. “Our backs are against the wall,” said one. Another said: “I am very angry that this is the focus of schools, to keep heads above water and not on providing excellent education.”