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Parents face rising prices for back-to-school supplies: It s kind of crazy By Omar Villafranca Inflation may cause price increase for school supplies
Back-to-school shopping is one of the biggest seasons for retailers. This year, more than half of shoppers have already started buying supplies but what they re getting is a lesson in rising prices. It s kind of crazy just to see how the prices have gone up so exponentially, said Mary Elliott, a parent in Fort Worth, Texas. I looked at Target online for some crayons and they happen to be almost $3, Elliott added. And you know, normally I ve seen them just walking through the store for $.50 so it was kind of shocking.
North Texas superintendent who built a better Everman ISD dies from cancer
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 1 hr ago Kaley Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Jun. 27 The superintendent of the Everman school district, Curtis T Amos, died Saturday after a three-year battle with cancer, the school district said.
Amos was the first Black superintendent of Everman ISD, and the district flourished under his leadership, the district said on its website about Amos. He was unanimously voted into the position in 2015. Dr Curtis T Amos, Sr built a better Everman ISD, Tobi Jackson, a trustee on the Fort Worth School District board, wrote in a Facebook post. Dr Amos was an exceptional collaborator and always was an amazing partner. At Fort Worth SPARC, we were fortunate to be the recipient of his brilliant collaborative spirit, outstanding, principled leadership and support.