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WXYZ-TV Editorial: Get a head start on the new school year
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mike Murri – Regional VP & WXYZ-WMYD General Manager , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Administrators have spent the summer preparing school buildings, while teachers are decorating classrooms and finalizing lesson plans. Summer vacations are coming to an end, and students are preparing to return to school.
Summer vacations are coming to an end, and students are preparing to return to school. Administrators have spent the summer preparing school buildings, while teachers are decorating classrooms and finalizing lesson plans. Stores are stocked with back-to-school items, and parents are arranging their schedules.
Many families need help obtaining essential back-to-school items, such as backpacks and school uniforms. Community organizations and businesses are providing support to these families.
For more information on available resources, visit the website wxyz.com. The site offers a list of trusted resources to help families prepare for the upcoming school year.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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