“As a high school teacher, I support the REF with a payroll deduction because of the potential ‘upstream effects.’ If a third-grade teacher receives a grant for a unique activity that sparks excitement in learning for an 8- or 9-year-old, I could see the long-term benefits in my classroom years later. That student, now a high schooler, might be more engaged, willing to take academic risks, and embrace learning—making my job easier. It's a win any way you look at it.”