School might seem free at first, but between supplies, class fees and extra activities, the reality of education slowly shows the price students pay to learn.
School might seem free at first, but between supplies, class fees and extra activities, the reality of education slowly shows the price students pay to learn.
Jeremiah McKinney

The true cost of school

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Jeremiah McKinney, Media Team
December 15, 2025
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