It's not a new story, but it's worse than ever: Teachers are paying larger and larger amounts out of their own pockets for basic classroom needs.U.S. teachers paid $1.33 billion for intstructional materials during the 2009-2010 school year, according to the National School Supply and Equipment Association. In California, the per-teacher amount has risen to $1,500, and doesn't seem to be getting any better. It's unjust to require public servants to fund public education. Let's tell the California Department of Education that this is unacceptable.