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Teachers shop for classroom supplies at the Educator Warehouse

Education

Winston-Salem teachers prepare for new school year at Educator Warehouse

3:29pm August 05, 2024

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools teachers have been busy getting ready for the start of the academic year on Aug. 12. Hundreds visited the local educator warehouse last week to shop for free supplies.

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The teacher supply warehouse is full of classroom items like notebooks and pencils

Education

Greensboro residents can pay parking tickets with school supplies

4:23pm August 04, 2023

by Amy Diaz

For a fourth year, the City of Greensboro is offering an alternative way for residents to pay their parking tickets— by donating new and unwrapped school supplies to support local teachers.

Education

Statewide school supply drive kicks off

2:34pm July 24, 2023

by Eddie Garcia

A campaign to get school supplies in the hands of students and teachers is currently underway in North Carolina.

Many back-to-school shoppers are relying on sales to save money, especially as inflation continues to strain people's wallets.

Economy

It's back-to-school shopping time, and everyone wants a bargain

5:22am July 12, 2023

by Erin Kenney

Spending on back-to-school supplies is predicted to decline this year, for the first time since 2014. With inflation top of mind, parents and teachers are looking for ways to save money.

Greensboro Accepting School Supplies As Payment For Parking Tickets

11:14am October 20, 2020

by Neal Charnoff

The City of Greensboro is allowing citizens to pay parking ticket fines in school supplies. The temporary program echoes a successful initiative introduced last year.

Education

Teacher Supply Warehouse Eases Out-Of-Pocket Expenses

4:14pm August 27, 2019

by Bethany Chafin

Summer has wound down, and it's already time to pack the lunch, grab the bus, and make sure all the school supplies are ready to go as students head back to the classroom.

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How Much Do Teachers Spend On Classroom Supplies?

12:13am December 19, 2017

by Ariana Figueroa

Republicans have agreed to preserve a $250 tax break for teachers when they buy classroom supplies. But teachers tell us that they typically spend a lot more.