Why Even Clear School Supply Lists Still Lead to Classroom Gaps
Every August, teachers walk into classrooms they've prepared for weeks and start taking stock of what students actually brought. The supply list went...
Common Mistakes Schools Make When Running School Supply Drives
Most school supply drive problems aren't caused by bad intentions or lack of effort. They come from planning gaps that snowball once the drive...
Bulk School Supplies: FAQs for Schools and Districts
Bulk purchasing isn't a new concept for schools — most administrators have bought paper, pencils, or cleaning supplies in volume at some point. But...
How to Run a Successful School Supply Drive from Start to Finish
Every summer, schools and community organizations launch school supply drives with the best of intentions — and many of them stumble through the same...
How School Leaders Reduce Back-to-School Stress Without Adding More Work
Back-to-school season puts pressure on every part of a school, and leaders usually feel that pressure first. Staffing, schedules, family...
School Supply Kits vs. Traditional Supply Lists: Which Works Better for Schools?
Traditional school supply lists have been the standard for decades, and for many schools, they still work. Teachers build their lists, schools send...
How Much Should a School Supply Kit Cost? A Realistic Breakdown for Schools
If you don’t know what a school supply kit is, you should check out this blog first.
How Covid-19 Has Changed Back-to-School Shopping Permanently
Unsurprisingly, the pandemic has changed many aspects of the school experience. This includes back-to-school shopping.
2021 Doesn’t Have to be A Repeat of 2020 for Education: 3 Ways to Get Out of the Rut in 2021
2020 was a hard year for education. It was a year of strife for everyone involved: students, parents, teachers, administrators. But it was also a...