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KINF NATIONAL NETWORK OF FREE TEACHER STORES ANNUAL TEACHER SURVEY In 2017, in collaboration with teachers in the KINF National Network of Free Teacher Stores, the study received responses from more than 12,000 educators. Teachers shared the impact of free school supplies on their classrooms, on their ability to teach their students, on their personal budgets, and on their capacity to further the success of their students. Each year the Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) surveys the teachers and educators who get supplies through the National Network of Free Teachers Stores. It allows nonprofits like the Back To School Teachers Store to assess the impact school supplies have on the students and teachers who use them, and to continually improve how we meet their needs. 2

The survey says… Teachers were asked what they were able to do because they had received school supplies from a free teacher store. ACCESS TO FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES CREATES EQUITABLE CLASSROOMS With school supplies from the National Network of Free Teacher Stores, teachers can Create a more equitable learning environment Focus on other areas of need rather than worrying about supplies Increase the variety and scope of projects offered to students 79% 74% 71% 3

94% 83% 76% 75% 4 The survey says… Class Class Preparedness Participation 94% 83% Interest in Learning Self-Esteem 76% 75% 4

TOP 10 5 The survey says… requested classroom supplies In 2017, teachers who use the KINF National Network of Free Teachers Stores requested these top 10 classroom supplies. We use this information to help meet their classroom needs. 5

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