Teachers, too, are digging deeper to meet their classroom needs out of pocket. As more teachers quit over low salaries and other concerns, it’s exacerbating the ongoing teachers shortage in the United States. Consumer price inflation remains elevated, but has come down considerably since hitting 40-year highs last year. Last year, Gilliam spent about $1,000 stocking up on school supplies. Adjusted for inflation, teachers on average are making $3,644 less than they did 10 years ago, the NEA said.

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