North Carolina teachers spend an average of $1,632 of their own money on school supplies—a foundation just gave $2M so they won't have to

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During the past couple of months as you’ve scrolled through social media, you’ve likely come across posts with links to teacher wishlists for items for their classroom. That’s because most teachers have to pay for supplies, decor, and other classroom necessities out of their own pocket.

But one nonprofit foundation stepped in to help ease that burden.