Many teachers have to dig into their own pockets for classroom expenses ranging from chalk to pencils to paper. One teacher at Rancho Bernardo High School near San Diego came up with a different solution.
He is now selling ad space on his tests and quizzes. Math teacher Tom Faber decided he shouldn't have to shell out to get his students ready for the AP Calculus exam, so now he sells ad space to raise money. His final exam is already sold out.
"Brace yourself for a great semester! Braces by Henry, Stephen P. Henry D.M.D.," reads an actual ad from one of his tests.
When I lived in Florida, they had a special legislative session to address funding for school construction and one State Senator (who is now governor) proposed allowing schools to sell their naming rights. It didn't pass. Maybe he needed to start small.
I post the school webpage. I thought it would be cool for the kids if I placed ads, possibly virtual coupons or discounts from local restaurants to raise some revenue to purchase equipment for the school. Thought it would be a win-win situation. No going.... Not allowed. Surprised this teacher's district allowed this.
ReplyDeleteKK,I think that is a great idea. RUSD could use the extra revenue. Every year I buy school supplies,book rentals,field trip fees,and yada,yada.. I don't mind having to do this,but it does put some strain on many parents' pocketbooks.
ReplyDeleteOne more note,selling adds may do away with the hassle of selling pizza and candy. Which,I can't stand doing.
Check this out: http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/164944/december-01-2008/roland-fryer. Roland Fryer, a Harvard economist, thinks we should pay kids to get good grades.
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