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by Emily Orr
The state of education in the US is not as good as it use to be. Many schools suffer because of cut backs, and this means that some very important programs have to be cut. Though things like music and sports may not seem as important as reading and writing, they are vital components of a well-rounded education. They have benefits far beyond what someone might think. Those who study music often do better academically, and sports bring about teamwork and discipline. Some students are lost without those things. This means the school fund raiser is even more important than ever before.
When I was going through my education, the school fund raiser was usually about extra things that needed to be paid for. Sometimes it was for new uniforms, or to help pay for special events like the Prom or other school functions. Most parents gladly helped, but it wasn’t always a matter of a good education. Students often volunteered to help, and many things sold were donated by the parents for the betterment of the student body. Today, it is a whole new ballgame.
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Today, some of the school fund raiser events are for more important things like keeping the music program going, or to fund sports. These events won’t completely save things, but they can help keep them going along with the funds the schools can get fill out the difference. However, there are times when the best school fund raiser is not enough, and some programs are axed. It is a bigger problem in large city districts, but the smaller schools that where once thought to be better of seem to be having problems as well.
When confronted with a school fund raiser, you should keep in mind that your donation or your purchase can make a world of difference to the children in your home, and the ones in your community. If you are looking for ideas to help out, there are many great ones online. Some of these have kits for the school fund raiser, and others have products that tend to do well for this type of endeavor. Events like car washes also work well for raising funds, and this is something the student can do without having to give up anything but their free time. Bake sales work well, and so do live performances if performers can be found that are willing to donate time. If they know the cause, most will do so happily.
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