What’s the True Price of a School Lunch?
But researchers are pushing governments to re-evaluate. They argue that some goods, particularly certain foods, may have a ...
I spent $1,000 on school supplies. Back-to-school shopping shouldn't cost a mortgage payment.
Families with children in elementary through high school are expected to spend an average of $875 on back-to-school items in ...
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
The 2024-2025 school year is inching closer. This means teachers are preparing to stock up their classrooms with droves of ...
Teachers vs. inflation: 83% struggling to afford essential back-to-school supplies in 2024
Study.com examines the effect of rising costs and flat salaries on teachers struggling to support their classrooms in 2024.
Local nonprofit celebrates $20 million milestone in school supplies distribution
In an inspiring commitment to education, the nonprofit organization PENCIL is celebrating a remarkable milestone this month: ...
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Wisconsin parents rush for back-to-school supplies day before classes start
On average, Wisconsin parents are expected to spend around $586 per child on back-to-school supplies. This includes a mix of purchases from big box stores like Target and local shops ...
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Back-to-school season: The annual headache of school supplies for Egyptian families
Egyptian families are grappling - as usual - with high prices of school supplies in the local market as a new academic year ...
A $10 bag of secondhand art supplies may take the edge off back-to-school shopping
When Emily Tirella opened her secondhand crafts store, Make & Mend, in 2017, she was thinking as a student. She was inspired ...
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Bozeman schools help families with free supply kits, easing high back-to-school costs
The cost of school supplies has been steadily increasing. The National Retail Federation reports that families are expected to spend almost $200 more on back-to-school items this ...
Seasons of expenses: How 3 families manage their seasonal costs
While each season can bring new demands on your family’s budget, it’s possible to save money while still creating positive ...
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One of metro Detroit's oldest nonprofit-run thrift stores is expanding
One of metro Detroit’s oldest nonprofit-run thrift stores is expanding. The National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan ...
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Stuff the Bus event brings in boxloads of school supplies
The Capital Area United Way partnered with Highmark and WGAL for its annual Stuff the Bus event. For the past month, community members could drop off donations at several Harrisburg Area locations.