As back-to-school shopping begins, Nebraska educators and families worry about costs

The "School Shop" in Target has a variety of school supplies, from crayons and markers to notebooks and pens. (Jolie Peal/Nebraska Public Media News) By Jolie Peal, Nebraska Public Media (August 3, 2026) As Nebraska families and teachers prepare for students to head back to school, affordability is one of the main topics crossing their minds. About 40% of parents expect to be more financially…