Just like that, another summer is coming to an end and back-to-school prep is in full effect. It’s been more years than I’d like to admit since I was in school or went school supply shopping. However, ...

A former school trustee is once again telling parents they do not have to pay for pens, paper, glue and any fees for other school supplies. In 2006 John Young successfully sued the Victoria School ...

A Bank of Montreal survey says Canadians plan to shell out an average of $428 per child on back-to-school supplies. That's everything from pens and pencils, to technology and clothing.

READ MORE: Back-to-school checklist: 4 things you need to know For a closer look at how school supply costs compare across the country, check out the map provided by Consolidated Credit below.

According to eMarketer, 65.1% of these sales in the USA take place in bricks-and-mortar retail, with the share of e-commerce for school supplies rising from 31.5% in 2021 to 34.9% in 2024.