As the school year approaches, it’s not just the promise of new friends and learning adventures that’s generating buzz on the playground — it’s the idea of having the coolest lunch box in the cafeteria, filled with all kinds of goodies. The lunch boxes on our list aren’t just your typical food containers, they’re a...
The rush of the back-to-school shopping season is officially here. That’s right, that means it’s time to shop for school supplies, backpacks, clothes and about a hundred other things. The GAP has you covered when it comes to clothes, backpacks and sneakers for school-aged kids. GAP is currently running their back-to-school sale, with many items...
Social media users appear to be divided as educators are revealing online how they are altering the way in which they teach young students the “ABCs.” Different from the classic “Alphabet Song,” the latest version is switched up by separating the letters into different groups and changing the ending to, “Now I will never forget,...
A new Gallup survey explored how young Americans cope with stress, anxiety and other big emotions – and the results were mostly positive. The research was done in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation and Dr. Lisa Damour, a bestselling author and clinical adolescent psychologist who served as a consultant on Pixar’s movie “Inside Out...
Students at a Texas middle school have new restrictions on how they can dress for the first day of classes on Monday, as a result of a change in dress code that bans wearing black clothing from head to toe. The change is taking effect at H.E. Charles Middle School, which is part of the...
It’s back-to-school time! While you may have the heavy duty, expensive hardware already purchased (think laptops, desktops, and tablets), there are several other tech gadgets that you should consider this school season. We’ve selected ten items that may have escaped your radar, but you’ll be thanking us later because these gadgets will help you succeed...
Start the new school year with good organization. Two great places to consider keeping clutter-free are in your study space and the backpack. For most, the desk is where all the important assignments get done, and the backpack is what will carry them to the class. So make sure you are well organized. For backpack...
Back-to-school shopping means heading to your nearest school supply store and grabbing what seems like everything off the shelves. But first, you need something your child can carry all these supplies in. A good backpack can last for years and can save some serious back pain. Here is a lineup of 10 strong options for...
Now is the time to grab some last-minute, dorm-room deals as college move-in day approaches. We’ve compiled a list of last-minute dorm room essentials for students headed to university in the Fall. Whether you’re an incoming first-year student or an upperclassman, our picks will maximize your space in your small room and make it more...
Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again: back-to-school season. And Amazon is ready to help you prepare. Amazon Prime Day is filled with deals students in every grade and their parents will appreciate. With its vast array of deals and discounts, Prime Day is not just a day to splurge, but a...
