still, after two school years interrupted by the covid-19 pandemic, one expert says most parents and caregivers are willing to spend. consumers really view this season as an essential category regardless of what is going on with the economy. reporter: the national retail federation said more than a third of consumers surveyed for the annual back to school report were willing to cut other spending to cover the cost of items for the school year. shoppers have tried to ease costs by starting earlier to spread spending out and avoid supply shortages. inside this high school gymnasium in prince george s county maryland, the school district is preparing more than 10,000 backpacks to give away at driveup events. you need crayons, you need pencils, you need ink pens, you need paper many. reporter: for families with more than one student, small price increases can make a big difference in the cost of getting everyone ready. but so can drives like these with organizations willing to help
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