I remember when back to school meant loading up with a few new pencils, a few pads of paper, and maybe a new binder. But today's back-to-school shopping spree is likely to need a bigger budget to purchase those electronic items that are becoming more and more common—items such as laptops, desktops, iPods, and cell phones. According to one estimate, the amount spent this year on electronic school supplies will reach close to four billion dollars. One parent reported that her children have daily assignments that require Internet access and has found that each of her four children needs their own computer.
See: Washington Times: Gearing Up
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