October 5th 2023.
Shanitta Busby was frustrated when her 13-year-old son was issued a "zero" by his math teacher for failing to bring in specific supplies requested. She took to TikTok to share her story in a now-viral video that has sparked a debate about who should be responsible for equipping classrooms with necessities.
In the video, Busby recalled how her son had come home and told her about the zero he was going to receive. She was confused as to why her son was getting a grade for something that wasn't related to his academic performance. The requested items were for the classroom in general and the teacher's personal educational purposes, yet her son was only in the class for 50 minutes a day.
Busby emailed the teacher about her concerns and bought the supplies for her son anyway. After the video gained over a million views and thousands of comments, Busby received an apology from the school's principal. The district had provided supplies for students, so the teacher's request wasn't necessary.
The comments also brought up issues of how students from low-income families may be punished for not being able to purchase additional supplies. Many felt it was not right for the teacher to mandate it for a grade.
Lil Baby was one of the people who responded to Busby's video. He held his annual back-to-school fest in Atlanta, providing free footwear, school supplies, and haircuts for children in need. Busby was grateful for the donations and praised Lil Baby for his generosity.
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