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Back-to-school costs are crushing Montana families, with average expenses hitting $824—nearly 13% of monthly income. Parents juggle rent, gas, and groceries while scrambling to afford notebooks and pencils, especially with two kids pushing costs over $1,000. Teachers are also stepping in, spending their own money to ensure students aren’t left behind. Local organizations like United Way and big retailers like Costco are rallying to help—but the reality underscores a deeper crisis: too many families are stretched thin, and this season just adds another layer of financial strain.

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