backtoschool

Back in the 80s and 90s, school shopping seemed straightforward and relatively inexpensive. While I’m not sure if the grandparents who raised me would agree, a recent survey shows that the average American family will spend just under $875 on back-to-school shopping for the upcoming school year. For families of…

I’ve been a junior high and high school teacher for five years. As a teacher, I have over 100 new students every year. I also have a son, who is going into fifth grade this year. Including pre-K, I’ve gotten him ready for a new school year seven times now.The…

By Arriana McLymore and Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK (Reuters) – While American children may wish summer vacation would never end, retailers want back-to-school season to start earlier than ever — preferably now — and are timing promotions ahead of Amazon (NASDAQ:)’s Prime Day. With deals on sneakers, computers, kids’ clothing…