Corporations are taking advantage of our underfunded public schools

McDonald’s involvement in public education is here to stay.

Specifically, during a fundraising event named “McTeacher’s Night,” teachers can work a shift at McDonald’s during which part of the fast food restaurant’s proceeds will go toward those teachers’ schools. Teachers can do anything from working the cash register to flipping burgers.

According to McDonald’s documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, teachers are encouraged to promote the event, which often means wearing T-shirts displaying the golden arches. “(Hint: Your success depends on how well YOU PROMOTE this event at your school)” the document reads. It adds that McDonald’s will provide 500 flyers to be handed out at schools.

There are a lot of problems with McTeacher Nights...