School is back in session.
Hundreds of thousands of students across metro Atlanta have either already started school or gearing up to return to school.
And while it’s an exciting experience for some, back-to-school shopping can be a huge expense.
According to data gathered from the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $890 on school supplies.
Data also reveals that 1 in 5 children who live in poverty in the U.S. can’t afford to buy school supplies.
