Pencils seem like such a simple school supply, but they're everything. Some teachers take points off if students come to class unprepared (no pencil equals unprepared), and I've even had students ...
Teachers spent an average of $610 of their own money on school supplies during the 2023-2024 school year. More than 90% of teachers spend their own money on items students need, but inflation is ...
What's more is the National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates families will spend a total of $890 on school supplies. To help ease the financial burden for parents, 16 states are offering sales ...