Over the last few years, the plight of American teachers has become impossible to ignore, as educators speak freely about how little they’re paid and how much personal money they spend on classroom necessities. Started in 2019 as a private Facebook group for Texas educators, #ClearTheList has become a nationwide movement, endorsed by social media influencers and celebrities alike, to help teachers outfit their classrooms. Those teachers spent an average of $479 each. Thousands of teachers nationwide are so desperate for more funds, they've taken second jobs. Dozens of teachers shared their lists with USA TODAY, ranging in dollar amounts between $300 and $1,200. They asked for conventional items such as books, markers and art supplies, but also mobile whiteboards, alternate seating, headphones and phone charging cables, things that can make their rooms more functional and comfortable. Teachers in low-income schools asked for items such as backpacks, which they can send home permanently with disadvantaged students. Want to help a teacher in your community? Search #ClearTheList on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to find a teacher's list – then let the shopping begin! You can also search by ZIP code or specific school on DonorsChoose.org, another website where educators frequently fundraise for their classrooms. #teachersofinstagram #backtoschool