Market Trends Report – Teacher Buying Behavior, 2006-2007

Findings in the report include:

• On average, teachers report spending a total of $475 of their own money on classroom materials and supplies.
• 44% of respondents spend over $500 on their classrooms, with 20% spending over $1,000.
• 38% of teachers report needing materials that support differentiated instruction
• Respondents in the South and West are significantly more likely to report needing English Language Learning Materials compared to respondents in the Northeast.