With the new school year fast approaching, parents will look to save money on school supplies wherever they can. Gone are the days of the usual pens, pencils, and notebooks. These days the list of school-supplies can include electronic notebooks, iPads, laptops, wireless earbuds, portable power stations, backpacks, and yes, a new wardrobe. Costs add up quickly. A 2018 Backpack Index study that tracks classroom supply and fee costs found on average that parents will spend: $637 for elementary students, $941 for middle school students and $1,355 for high school students. (more…)