6 Back-to-School Buys That Make a Difference

If you’re not a parent, you probably didn’t realize back-to-school shopping is in full force now that it’s mid-August. However, for those who are still in peak school-shopping mode, you know it’s one of the biggest spending seasons of the year. This year parents are expected to spend nearly $76 billion on school shopping, according to the National Retail Federation.

Of course, not all children are fortunate enough to be returning to school this September. Lack of educational access and equality still exists in many parts of the world. It was only four years ago that Malala Yousafzai’s fierce activism for female education resulted in a law enabling Pakistani children between the ages of 5 and 16 the right to free education. Educational inequality still exists in Nepal as well, exemplifying the great disparity that still exists among developing countries’ policies on education.

How can you help? You can start by making your kids’ back-to-school purchases help kids who don’t have the same educational opportunities. Ahead, we rounded up five brands that give back to the education system. Whether this means contributing to a charity that helps provide school supplies, shoes, or clothing to children in need, these are the brands that are giving back to kids in a big way.

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