school supplies

With inflation rising, it may be harder for parents to find ways to save on school supplies. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares some great deals on top-rated products.

Thousands of D.C. families will get an unexpected check this month as they prepare to send their children back to school. “We’re hear to make a fantastic announcement,” D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Thursday at a hiring event at the Frederick Douglass Community Center. Bowser said that more than 15,000 low-income families in D.C. will receive a one-time check...

News4’s Derrick Ward reports that preparing for this school year goes beyond shopping for school supplies.

The sale signs are out and so is the merchandise: notebooks, backpacks, pencils and more. It means the end of summer is near, and parents and kids are preparing for the return to school. But these days, getting ready to go back to class isn’t just about buying books and supplies. It’s also about making sure the little ones...

A new Facebook group allows Loudoun County residents to cover the cost of extra classroom supplies that educators would otherwise have to buy themselves, according to the group’s founder. The group is called “Loudoun County, VA; Adopt a Teacher” and lets teachers post wish lists for their classrooms. People in the group can then “adopt” teachers and buy the...

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on the adopt-a-teacher initiative that’s putting school supplies in the hands of teachers in Loudoun County.

News4’s Derrick Ward reports about the annual back-to-school block party and has reactions to the return to class after a difficult year.

A new school year is starting which means it’s time for back-to-school shopping — but it doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. With a little planning, you’ll be able to save on everything from school supplies to school clothes all year.

Consumers are expected to spend record amounts this year for both grade school and college supplies, and retailers are prepared — but there are some items that will be in short supply. Parents should get ready to open their wallets a little wider this year. Inflation and supply shortages are going to make back-to-school items a little more expensive. The…

Teachers at a school in Prince George’s County received a surprise donation from Burlington Department store to spend on supplies. News 4’s Juliana Valencia has more on the big announcement from the principal.

If the thought of homeschooling your children leaves you feeling overwhelmed, read our guide for product suggestions to help you get set up and dozens of educational resources to get you going.

Teachers need pencils, crayons, glue sticks … and plexiglass.

A Fortune 500 company is awarding a Northern Virginia charity for outstanding work in the community. Kids Helping Kids of Loudoun County won $2,500 to support other local charities and a scholarship for the 12-year-old girl who runs the charity. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder introduces the girl who is making a big difference for families who need help.