Back to School Tips - Page 15

August 12, 2022

Back-to-school by the numbers: Key stats about students, teachers and the school year

With the start of a new school year beckoning, here are 10 quick facts about back-to-school spending, student and teacher populations and the average time spent in school.

August 11, 2022

School supplies don't have to cost a fortune: Ohio consignment shop owner has a great plan

Monica Grays, owner of 2nd Semester Consignment Shop, plus parent Veronica Garcia Uchino and tutor Shawn Smith shared how a consignment shop is fighting high inflation today.

August 11, 2022

Teens awarded $10K in college scholarships for making duct tape prom outfits

Two high school girls won scholarship money for making their prom outfits completely out of duct tape — and entered a contest put on by Duck Brand, called the Stuck at Prom.

August 11, 2022

Majority of Texas teachers are considering quitting: survey

A survey found 70% of teachers in Texas are considering quitting due to increased responsibilities, low pay and COVID-related stress, as teaching shortages impact the entire country.

August 10, 2022

As kids prepare to head back to school, doctors reveal heavy backpacks have to go

As back-to-school time approaches for students — or has already begun, in many areas — doctors share tips for parents and kids about overweight backpacks and the damage they can do.

August 10, 2022

School choice is on a roll. Here are 3 ways to keep it going

Public support for school choice is impressive and broad-based. The reason for all this isn’t hard to fathom.

August 4, 2022

Why your kids need more sleep now, even before school starts

As families look ahead to a new school year, children need to get into smart and healthy sleep routines sooner rather than later. Here's expert insight and advice for parents.

August 3, 2022

Virginia school districts struggling to fill teacher vacancies as first day approaches

Multiple school districts are struggling to fill teacher vacancies ahead of the new school year, with some reporting upward of 450 teacher vacancies.

August 2, 2022

Chicago mother prepares for back-to-school shopping amid inflation: ‘Definitely a struggle’

Chicago mom Ester di Filippo joined 'Fox and Friends First' on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, to discuss how today's inflation is impacting back-to-school supplies.

August 1, 2022

Reuters mocked for fact-checking spoof video of Biden being distracted by ice-cream truck music

Reuters was compelled to fact-check a fake viral video of President Biden being distracted by an ice cream truck during a speech by first lady Jill Biden.