PHOENIX — Inflation and funding are taking a toll on Arizona schools, forcing one charter school to provide meals for students out of their teachers’ pockets.

“Historically smaller schools have smaller budgets and we have to operate within those needs,” City View High School Principal Dr. Laura Metcalfe told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos.

City View High School has only 53 students, but some students rely on the school for meals they can’t get at home.

“Meals are very expensive no matter where they are and people need to eat, including our students,” Metcalfe said.

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