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Famine was officially confirmed in Gaza for the first time.
Famine was officially confirmed in Gaza for the first time.
Famine was officially confirmed in Gaza for the first time.
Every year, teachers across America dig deep into their own pockets to provide essential supplies for their students. As costs continue to rise and classroom needs grow, educators are shouldering an increasingly heavy financial burden that impacts both their livelihoods and their students' learning experiences.
Educators spend hundreds of their own dollars each year to ensure students have the basic supplies they need to learn effectively.
Teachers paid nearly $900 out-of-pocket last school year, highlighting the significant personal financial sacrifice educators make for their students.
The financial burden on teachers grew by $45 compared to the 2023-24 school year, reflecting the rising costs of essential classroom supplies.


This article discusses how the education landscape is changing for the 2025-26 school year due to policy shifts, including impacts on diversity initiatives, funding, and support for transgender students, creating an environment of uncertainty for students and institutions. It also touches on broader trends like AI and cell phone bans.

This report indicates that despite an anticipated August peak, overall spending on school supplies is down 2% compared to last year, suggesting shifts in consumer shopping behavior for back-to-school items.

As millions of Canadian children face food insecurity, the Breakfast Club of Canada is launching a back-to-school campaign to ensure every child starts the day with adequate nutrition. This highlights the ongoing need for support to address student hunger.

With back-to-school costs at an all-time high, this article outlines eight places and ways families can obtain free backpacks and school supplies in 2025, addressing the financial challenges many face.

The article details the start of the new school year for over 116,000 students in Montreal's French-language schools, including new policies like a ban on mobile devices and a focus on respectful language, while also addressing staffing challenges and student integration.
You can donate directly to verified nonprofits providing back-to-school assistance programs through this page. Your contribution can help provide essential supplies, clothing, and other resources students need to succeed. Zeffy ensures that 100% of your donation reaches the nonprofit.
This page features verified nonprofits that accept donations to purchase and distribute school supplies. While you may not be donating supplies directly, your financial contribution allows these organizations to efficiently provide the exact items students need most. Zeffy processes all donations securely.
Yes, all donations made through Zeffy to the listed nonprofits are tax-deductible. Every nonprofit is a verified 501(c)(3) organization, and you'll receive an automatic tax receipt after making your donation.
Sponsoring a student typically involves providing the funds necessary for school supplies, clothing, and other essential items. By donating through Zeffy, you can support a student's successful return to school. Zeffy does not charge any platform fees, so 100% of your donation goes to the nonprofit.
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Your donation can provide students with the tools they need to succeed academically, boosting their confidence and setting them up for a successful school year. By supporting these back-to-school assistance programs, you're investing in students' futures. Zeffy ensures that 100% of your donation goes directly to the nonprofit.
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