KVEW News Story Script

Aired: 08/05/04

KEVIN SHAUB: For years teachers have had to spend their own money to buy supplies for their classrooms. But, that could soon change. KVEW'S Adam Michaels joins us now with more. Adam?

ADAM MICHAELS: Joe Lloyd knows all too well about shortfalls in the school budget. He's the principal at Kiona-Benton City Elementary.

JOE LLOYD: Oh...it's getting greater every year. We are such a small school District and our funds are kind of limited so, ah, supplies like computer equipment...those things are few and far between.

ADAM MICHAELS: Lloyd says it's not uncommon for teachers to pony up five hundred dollars or more to buy needed supplies. But last June I Love Schools, Inc. was developed by a firm in San Diego. Teachers can go on the site and list needed supplies...and then others can go on...see what's needed...and donate.

JOE LLOYD: I posted a few of the things we could use at the school...thought it couldn't hurt...who knows.

ADAM MICHAELS: Items Lloyd needs include pens, toys, computers, and notebooks. Other teachers need Kleenex, paper, crayons...you name it. And one of the best things about the site...it's great for the environment.

GAIL EVERETT: I like that it's a way to reuse instead of tossing, and saves natural resources from creating new ones, and it just makes sense.

ADAM MICHAELS: Gail Everett is the Environmental Education Coordinator for the city of Richland. She's excited that people are beginning to think outside the box.

ADAM MICHAELS: So far Lloyd hasn't gotten anything on his wish list...but that's okay he says.

JOE LLOYD: So far...nothing...but that's ok...I'm patient.

BACK TO KEVIN...

KEVIN SHAUB: If you are a teacher and would like to list your needs...OR you'd like to see if you can help...visit the website at www.iloveschools.com

Click here to read I Love Schools, Inc. press releases.