Education
School shopping lists evolve as teachers spend money elsewhere
These days, instead of just paper and pencils, back-to-school shopping lists run parents through sporting goods seeking tennis balls, the food aisles for bottled water and snacks, even the cleaning aisles for sanitizers and wipes.
It’s a sign of the times: as educating students becomes more complex, so do their needs at school.
In some cases, a student’s socioeconomic background often dictates where teachers find themselves spending money.
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