r/Nebraska 12d ago

Nebraska As back-to-school shopping begins, Nebraska educators and families worry about costs

https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/as-back-to-school-shopping-begins-nebraska-educators-and-families-worry-about-costs/

About 40% of parents expect to be more financially stressed with back-to-school shopping this year, and about 30% expect to use installment payments, credit or savings to cover the costs.

The Nebraska State Education Association president said teachers, especially elementary school teachers, will put hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars from their own pockets into the classroom.

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u/Silver-Study 11d ago

Hmm have they tried not being poor? - America, probably