The average cost for back-to-school supplies for families is now ... (WJET/WFXP) – On Sunday, July 28, over $3 million worth of free backpacks will be given out to more than 120,000 students ...

Learn more As a high school teacher ... in-store or from a retailer that offers free returns. Comfort and support: Look for a backpack with a padded back and wide padded shoulder straps.

Though backpack bans are rare, school leaders across the state face a similar imperative to protect students from violence by any means necessary, oftentimes with limited resources at their disposal.