Second-grade teacher Demetria Richardson spends so much on school supplies she has a designated credit card to cover classroom expenses. Just don’t tell her husband what the balance is, she said.

“Communal” school supply lists are rattling parents on TikTok, with some asking, “Why should I buy scissors and highlighters for other children?” For many families, back-to-school shopping includes ...

Classroom materials and technology are not always free, and educators are often tasked with purchasing what they need to make their school year successful. Most public school teachers spend a ...

Ah, a new school year. Crisp backpacks, gleaming sneakers, pressed uniforms and, of course, the collective rage of parents and teachers over school supply lists. How long they are. What’s on them. And ...

Back-to-school shopping marks the end of summer for parents and kids across the country. While children may not be excited to leave the freedom of summer behind and head back into the classroom, many ...

Teachers have long spent their own money on school supplies for their classrooms. But as consumer prices increase, state funding for school supplies is going down, and teachers are being forced to ...

This page may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission for any purchases made through these links. Making a list of what you need for the classroom can feel like a never-ending task.

Many educators say their districts aren’t supplying everything their students need. Non-profit groups, community organizations and even the courts are stepping in to help meet needs across the Midwest ...

Wake County teachers will have access to free school supplies starting Tuesday. Tools4Schools - an initiative through Wake Ed Partnership - opens its doors after 11 a.m. at its new location on 1816 ...

COVINGTON, Ky. — The Kenton County Public Library is hosting a free teacher supply store with access to tools that help make preparing classrooms for the new school year easier. The supply store will ...