In the past two weeks, a quintessentially local story became news around the world.TheCharles Middle Schoolin El Paso, Texas, banned all-black clothing for the coming school year because such attire “has become more associated with depression and mental health issues and/or criminality than with happy and healthy kids ready to learn.” The response was fast...
Chicago’s school district is facing criticism for delaying the academic year start by a week — with detractors arguing that it’s a politically motivated move. Students were regularly scheduled to return to school on Monday. The School Year 2025 (SY25) calendar published by the district depicted 176 full-student-attendance days, beginning Monday and ending June 12,...
A mom of three is sharing her simple back-to-school hack that she says has saved loads of time each morning. Katelyn Knibbe, 27, is a stay-at-home mom from outside San Antonio, Texas, who said getting her kids up and off to school in the morning can be chaotic. To help ease the potential stress of...
During the back-to-school shopping season, you can find deep discounts on top brands on Amazon. Now is your chance to stock up on school supplies, backpacks and dorm room essentials for up to 50% off the list price. Get your back-to-school discounts delivered in time for the first day by signing up for a Prime...
Check out this list for must-have back-to-school gear currently trending, from dorm room decor to classroom essentials. If you are headed to college, this dorm room decor will help you put a finishing stamp on any look you are after. We’ve also included a selection of classroom essentials students of any age can use. Make...
Officers with the Dallas Police Department in Texas made one kindergartener’s first day of elementary school extra special. Nico De La Rocha was escorted by first responders as he entered the hallway before the bell rang. Officers shared photos of the special day on Facebook, wishing Nico a great year. TEARJERKING GRADUATION VIDEO REACHES MILLIONS...
Kids around the United States are gearing up for the new school year with many already taking their first-day-of-school pictures in August. Parents and kids are also planning for lunchboxes full of good food. Chef and nutritionist Diane Henderiks joined “Fox & Friends” this week to discuss ways to change kids’ typical lunch routine this...
EXCLUSIVE: As children across the country head back to school this month, Dr. Ben Carson says that his program, Little Patriots Learning, can appeal to those who are worried current U.S. history school curriculums are only teaching the worst about America. Little Patriots Learning, founded in the fall of 2021, is a free online resource...
Water, the unsung hero of the school day, often gets overshadowed by flashy sports and energy drinks. However, keeping kids hydrated is key to maintaining their concentration and energy levels during long school days. Thankfully, with an array of innovative and appealing water bottles on the market, it’s never been easier to find a bottle...
It feels almost sacrilegious to say, butsummerbreakistoolong.It’s a quarter of the year (more than 2,000 hours). Doesn’t that already make the case? It’ssummer, so I can daydream: Schools should offer more instructional days. Some U.S. schools have started to, and other countries do. I hesitate to suggest taking some of the best things in life...
