The lack of federal funding is difficult for schools to put money into the construction and aesthetics of school buildings, putting students in an uncomfortable and unpleasant environment.  American schools are supposed to bring joy and comfort to every child who wakes up each morning. A place that builds curiosity and motivating students to work hard in order to fulfil their future dreams, but suburban schools aren’t getting the help and sufficient funding that’s needed to put their students in a positive learning environment.  kazol writes, "the school is a two- story building, yellow brick, its windows covered with metal grates, the flag on it's flagpole motionless above a lawn with no grass(Kazol, Jonathan 138. A building with bad conditions is no place for children to be around because it can harm a student on any random day, physically and emotionally.  If students are in an environment that is filled with dump and broken windows and unrepaired walls and buildings, it will lead majority of them to have low self- esteem and confidence to break those barriers in order to succeed throughout their schooling years.  Students will feel hopeless because it’s such a dull place that they are forced to be in.  Without the fund that is needed to improve their surroundings and buildings, students won’t have the mentality that pushes them to strive because if their classes are filled with ancient books, they won’t be up to knowledge and they are smart enough to know that they won’t make it to college or even graduate high school because they don't have the right textbooks and supplies that is needed for their class. If the outside of their school is filled with sewage and chemicals, they won’t be able to focus because they will be distracted from the smell and such horrible scenery that is presented.  Students need to walk down hallways and seeing inspiring posters, it can turn a child’s mind and making them think in a positive manner, but without the funding, there is no way to beautify a school and providing a safe and happy environment for students to put effort into their education and mostly their life.