School supply shopping in Durham is about to get even tougher. With inflation and new tariffs driving up prices, parents and teachers are feeling the squeeze—everything from backpacks to basic pencils is getting more expensive. Many families are struggling to cover the costs, and teachers like Kira Alexander are dipping into their own pockets or relying on nonprofits like Crayons2Calculators to fill the gaps. Last year, this group saved local teachers hundreds of dollars, but the need keeps growing. How are you handling the rising costs of back-to-school shopping this year? #Business #DurhamNC #BackToSchool