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Educators identify rising supply costs and time as challenges for back to school, according to a Horace Mann survey

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A Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) survey reveals that educators face significant challenges as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Rising supply costs and preparation time are primary concerns. 25% of teachers spend over $500 of their own money on classroom supplies annually, while another 25% spend more than $300.

Teachers are working unpaid hours during summer vacations to prepare classrooms, create lesson plans, and attend workshops. Many feel there's insufficient time to complete all tasks before students arrive. To address these challenges, Horace Mann has launched the 'Set for Success' Sweepstakes, offering 100 educators a chance to win a $250 gift card and 25 schools an opportunity to receive $1,000 for welcoming teachers back.

sondaggio di Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) rivela che gli educatori affrontano sfide significative mentre si preparano per il prossimo anno scolastico. L'aumento dei costi delle forniture e il tempo di preparazione sono le principali preoccupazioni. Il 25% degli insegnanti spende oltre $500 dei propri soldi per le forniture in aula ogni anno, mentre un altro 25% spende più di $300.

Gli insegnanti lavorano ore non pagate durante le vacanze estive per preparare le aule, creare piani di lezione e partecipare a workshop. Molti sentono che non c'è tempo sufficiente per completare tutte le attività prima dell'arrivo degli studenti. Per affrontare queste sfide, Horace Mann ha lanciato il 'Set for Success' Sweepstakes, offrendo a 100 educatori la possibilità di vincere una gift card da $250 e a 25 scuole l'opportunità di ricevere $1,000 per accogliere i nuovi insegnanti.

encuesta de Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) revela que los educadores enfrentan desafíos significativos al prepararse para el próximo año escolar. Los crecientes costos de suministros y el tiempo de preparación son las principales preocupaciones. El 25% de los maestros gasta más de $500 de su propio dinero en suministros para el aula anualmente, mientras que otro 25% gasta más de $300.

Los maestros trabajan horas no remuneradas durante las vacaciones de verano para preparar las aulas, crear planes de lecciones y asistir a talleres. Muchos sienten que no hay tiempo suficiente para completar todas las tareas antes de que lleguen los estudiantes. Para abordar estos desafíos, Horace Mann ha lanzado el 'Set for Success' Sweepstakes, ofreciendo a 100 educadores la oportunidad de ganar una tarjeta de regalo de $250 y a 25 escuelas la posibilidad de recibir $1,000 para dar la bienvenida a los maestros.

Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN)의 조사는 교육자들이 다가오는 학년도 준비에 많은 도전에 직면하고 있다고 밝혔습니다. 공급 비용 상승과 준비 시간이 주요 우려 사항입니다. 교사의 25%가 매년 $500 이상의 자신의 돈을 교실 용품에 쓰고 있으며, 또 다른 25%는 $300 이상을 지출하고 있습니다.

교사들은 여름 방학 동안 교실을 준비하고, 수업 계획을 세우고, 워크숍에 참석하기 위해 보수를 받지 않는 시간을 일하고 있습니다. 많은 이들이 학생들이 도착하기 전에 모든 작업을 완료할 시간이 부족하다고 느끼고 있습니다. 이러한 도전에 대응하기 위해 Horace Mann은 'Set for Success' 경품 행사를 시작하여 100명의 교육자에게 $250의 기프트 카드를 25개 학교에는 $1,000을 수여하여 교사를 맞이할 수 있는 기회를 제공합니다.

sondage de Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) révèle que les éducateurs font face à des défis significatifs alors qu'ils se préparent pour la prochaine année scolaire. La hausse des coûts des fournitures et le temps de préparation sont des préoccupations majeures. 25 % des enseignants dépensent plus de 500 $ de leur propre argent pour des fournitures de classe chaque année, tandis qu'un autre 25 % dépense plus de 300 $.

Les enseignants travaillent des heures non rémunérées pendant les vacances d'été pour préparer les salles de classe, créer des plans de cours et participer à des ateliers. Beaucoup estiment qu'il n'y a pas assez de temps pour accomplir toutes les tâches avant l'arrivée des élèves. Pour faire face à ces défis, Horace Mann a lancé le 'Set for Success' Sweepstakes, offrant à 100 éducateurs la possibilité de gagner une carte-cadeau de 250 $ et à 25 écoles l'opportunité de recevoir 1 000 $ pour accueillir les enseignants.

Umfrage von Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) zeigt, dass Bildungseinrichtungen erhebliche Herausforderungen bei der Vorbereitung auf das kommende Schuljahr zu bewältigen haben. Steigende Materialkosten und Vorbereitungszeit sind die Hauptanliegen. 25% der Lehrer geben jährlich über 500 $ ihres eigenen Geldes für Klassenzimmermaterialien aus, während weitere 25% mehr als 300 $ ausgeben.

Lehrer arbeiten in den Sommerferien unbezahlte Stunden, um Klassenräume vorzubereiten, Unterrichtspläne zu erstellen und an Workshops teilzunehmen. Viele empfinden, dass nicht genügend Zeit bleibt, um alle Aufgaben vor dem Eintreffen der Schüler zu erledigen. Um diesen Herausforderungen zu begegnen, hat Horace Mann die 'Set for Success' Auslosung ins Leben gerufen, die 100 Pädagogen die Chance gibt, einen Geschenkgutschein über 250 $ zu gewinnen und 25 Schulen die Möglichkeit bietet, 1.000 $ für die Begrüßung von Lehrern zu erhalten.

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“Set for Success” Sweepstakes to help educators prepare for another year serving students

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Planning for the back-to-school season starts long before educators even step foot in their classrooms each fall, with many educators reporting they use unpaid time during their summer vacations to get ready. For many educators, this means using their own money to ensure their classrooms have the necessary supplies and resources. A Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) survey of America’s public K-12 educators showed educators are worried about the rising cost of supplies and having enough time to prep before school begins.

Stocking classrooms has become more costly due to rising costs and inflation – and educators are footing the bill. A quarter of the teachers surveyed by Horace Mann said they spend more than $500 of their own money on classroom supplies and resources each year. Another 25% spend more than $300. According to the National Education Association 2024 Educator Pay Data, when adjusted for inflation, on average, teachers are making less than they did 10 years ago, which only adds to their financial pressures.

“One of my challenges is balancing my personal budget so I have money to buy supplies for the kids and food for me,” said a high school teacher from Nashville, North Carolina.

Teachers are also in a race against time and feel they must prepare their classrooms early to allow time to adjust for curriculum changes, familiarize themselves with new student lists, create lesson plans and attend back-to-school workshops and meetings. Many teachers contend there just isn’t enough time in the couple of weeks before students begin to get it all done.

“Elementary teachers spend many, many unpaid hours working to get ready for the school year,” shared one grade school teacher surveyed from Wyoming, Michigan. “I work for free, so the kids have a working, stocked, functional classroom on the first day of school.”

When asked what would be beneficial for their return to school, educators’ top responses were money, gift cards/supplies and time to plan.

Horace Mann’s “Set for Success” Sweepstakes will give educators a chance to win some of the resources they need for a successful school year. “Set for Success” kicked off on Aug. 5 and runs through Sept. 6. Horace Mann will give 100 educators a $250 gift card to either Amazon or Target, and 25 of the winners’ schools will be chosen to win $1,000 to welcome their teachers back to school and celebrate the start of a new year. For more details on how to enter go to horacemann.com/giveaways, contact a local Horace Mann agent or call 833-422-2559.

Survey methodology

The Horace Mann Educator Advisory Panel data is from a nationally representative survey of 1,200 U.S. educators, including public school K-12 teachers, administrators and support personnel. It was fielded in June of 2024.

About Horace Mann

Horace Mann Educators Corporation is the largest financial services company focused on helping America’s educators and others who serve the community achieve lifelong financial success. The company offers individual and group insurance and financial solutions tailored to the needs of the educator community. Founded by Educators for Educators® in 1945, the company is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. For more information, visit horacemann.com.

Michelle Eccles

Public Relations Manager

217-788-5394

michelle.eccles@horacemann.com

Source: Horace Mann Educators Corporation

FAQ

How much do teachers spend on classroom supplies according to the Horace Mann (HMN) survey?

According to the Horace Mann (HMN) survey, 25% of teachers spend over $500 of their own money on classroom supplies annually, while another 25% spend more than $300.

What are the main challenges educators face for back-to-school preparation, as per the Horace Mann (HMN) survey?

The Horace Mann (HMN) survey reveals that educators' main challenges for back-to-school preparation are rising supply costs and time to prepare before school begins.

What is the 'Set for Success' Sweepstakes by Horace Mann (HMN) offering to educators?

Horace Mann's (HMN) 'Set for Success' Sweepstakes offers 100 educators a chance to win a $250 gift card to Amazon or Target, and 25 schools an opportunity to receive $1,000 for welcoming teachers back.

When does the Horace Mann (HMN) 'Set for Success' Sweepstakes run?

The Horace Mann (HMN) 'Set for Success' Sweepstakes runs from August 5 to September 6, 2024.

What do educators say would be most beneficial for their return to school, according to the Horace Mann (HMN) survey?

According to the Horace Mann (HMN) survey, educators say that money, gift cards/supplies, and time to plan would be most beneficial for their return to school.

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