The 74 Million – Kate Stringer
“Parents and students gearing up for the start of school will find steadily rising prices not only in the pencil aisle but also in extracurricular fees. For one child, parents might be lucky if they can get away with spending less than $1,000. The average back-to-school costs are $661 for elementary students, $1,001 for middle schoolers, and $1,488 for high schoolers.”(more)