via BlackAmericaWeb: Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Wednesday returned to a more secure campus as they began their first new school year since a gunman killed 17 people in the freshman building. But some say they still won’t feel protected despite $6.5 million spent on security enhancements, including 18 safety monitors, new classroom locks and […]
via Wkyc: For shoppers in 10 states, this is the weekend to shop for the kids. Millions of American families with children who are school- or college-bound will have the chance to save a few dollars as Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin hold sales tax holidays. They’re following on the […]
Going back to school can be stressful for both parents and students. In addition to adjusting to new schedules and shopping for school supplies, kids often face anxiety over reentering the classroom. Here are some ways parents can help students (of all ages) navigate those emotions as they head back-to-school. “While parents receive extensive support, […]
via: Cleveland19: Summer is over for kids in the Cleveland Metropolitan school district, and it’s time for students to return to class. Monday, Aug. 14 marks the first day of school for children in Cleveland’s school district, which is the second largest school district in Ohio. There are approximately 40,000 children enrolled in Cleveland schools. About […]
Certain students in Ohio who are returning to school this fall must be immunized against meningitis under a new law. The state’s health department says all incoming 7th graders must have one dose of the meningococcal vaccine, and all incoming 12th graders must have a second dose of the vaccine. It’s the first school year […]
Just in time for the back-to-school push, Ohio residents will be able to purchase school supplies and other items sales tax-free. Thanks to Senate Bill 264, which designates the first weekend in August as a sales-tax holiday for back-to-school purchases, clothing items up to $75 each, and school supplies and instructional materials up to $20 […]
As summer comes to an end, it can be hard to get back into a regular schedule — for both kids and adults. Whether you’re a parent that’s dreading the back-to-school rush, or a babysitter or tutor struggling to help children rediscover homework success, we’ve got some tips for you. The trick is to plan […]
America's Wealth Coach Deborah Owens shares her top tips on how to save money while back-to-school shopping.
A Barber took part in Dubuque's Back to School Bash in Comiskey Park on Saturday to give free haircuts to children who read books to him
Getty Images: The average family with children in K-12 grades will spend a little less on back-to-school supplies this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Families will spend about $630, down from $669 last year. The NRF says this may be due to people doing a harder evaluation of the true needs of their […]
The HistoryMakers, America’s largest collection of African American video interviews is sponsoring their 5th Back To School initiative. On Friday, September 26, 400 leaders will visit 200 schools…
photo courtesy Chris Clark MLive.com Gospel artist and pastor Marvin Sapp is expecting 4,000 people from the community to attend a back-to-school rally Saturday, Aug. 23, on the Burton Street campus on his charter school. “It’s important we invest back in the city the way so many that came before invested in us,” said Sapp, […]
