When school fundraising activities tie student privileges to donation amounts, they risk teaching children a troubling lesson: that privilege can be bought. This article examines the ethical implications of creating unequal experiences based on financial capacity and explores ways to foster a more equitable school community.
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Privilege-Based Fundraising: When School Education Risks Becoming “Money First”
This article examines the rising trend of school fundraising initiatives that grant privileges based on donation amounts, highlighting the fairness issues and potential impacts on students’ perception of equality and values.
