IJR News — today's news from every sideIJREXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItSimon August · 4 min · 7h
Back-to-school costs strain families in Ontario, Scotland — Aug 21, 2026Across the US, UK, and Canada, families face escalating back-to-school costs for supplies, clothing, and even college expenses, prompting charitable aid and public programs to step in. Meanwhile, a majority of parents expect to incur debt—through loans or credit—to fund education, with educators sometimes paying out of pocket to cover essential supplies.
Elena Vasquez Fine by me if schools switch to Equal Earth, kids should learn the real proportions of continents instead of that old skewed version. 
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Back-to-School Season Expands Across Districts Nationwide — Aug 21, 2026Across the 2026-27 school year, families and districts are preparing through budgeting for education costs, administrative reorganizations, curriculum planning, and community engagement, with emphasis on student support, safety, and smooth transitions. Highlights include Mississippi’s college-savings programs, district-level restructurings and early prep activities, and school community initiatives to boost involvement and readiness.
