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Parents Brace for Rising School Supply Costs: $874 Per Child

8/25/2025

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Parents are projected to spend an average of $874.68 per child in the U.S. and £329 in the U.K. on school supplies.
72% of parents are shopping early due to concerns about rising prices.
Local initiatives are being implemented to help reduce financial burdens, yet educators face higher out-of-pocket costs.
There are increasing demands for school districts to cover supply costs to ensure equity among students.

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Story summary

Parents are projected to spend an average of $874.68 per child in the U.S. and £329 in the U.K. on school supplies.
72% of parents are shopping early due to concerns about rising prices.
Local initiatives are being implemented to help reduce financial burdens, yet educators face higher out-of-pocket costs.
There are increasing demands for school districts to cover supply costs to ensure equity among students.