Back to School Tips - Page 8

August 8, 2023

Alaska school policy lets administrators hide gender identity of students from parents, watchdog finds

Anchorage School District allows students to keep their gender identity confidential, even from parents, according to Parents Defending Education.

August 8, 2023

Preparing your teen for college and life in a dorm: Avoid over-packing

Getting your child ready to leave for college can be an emotional time (and stressful) time for parents. Here are tips that will help you and your teen prepare for move-in day.

July 27, 2023

Homeschooling on the high seas: Texas family gives new meaning to 'real world' education

A Texas homeschool family ditched their life on land for a life on the high seas, using the boat as their classroom to learn more about different cultures.

July 12, 2023

'RECIPE FOR DISASTER': Former principal 'not that surprised' by continuing learning loss despite federal aid

A former school principal turned homeschool mom, Mandy Davis, reacted to schools' continued learning loss post COVID-19 despite billions given in federal aid.

July 10, 2023

School choice a 'beautiful freedom,' says former principal who turned to homeschooling

A former private school principal, Mandy Davis, advocated for more education options for students as the nationwide debate over school choice continues.

June 22, 2023

Charter schools outperform public schools: report

The latest progress report on our nation's schools shows that charter schools are outperforming when compared with their public school counterparts.

May 31, 2023

Suspected senior prank lists Maryland school for sale at $42K on Zillow

Meade Senior High School in Fort Meade, Maryland, was recently listed for $42,069 on Zillow in what many believe could be a senior prank. Here's what the fake listing included.

May 11, 2023

Drug education program in schools to include focus on fentanyl: 'Just Say No was not enough'

D.A.R.E., a drug education program for schools across America has updated its curriculum to include the dangers of harsh drugs, like fentanyl, amid the opioid crisis.

May 5, 2023

'Clearly a cover-up': Baltimore parents fight back against city schools after rapid academic decline

Two parents are suing Baltimore officials, accusing the public school district of misusing taxpayer funds, falsifying records and failing to educate students.

May 4, 2023

Detroit elementary school temporarily closes for deep cleaning to combat flu-like illness

The Garvey Academy, a Michigan elementary school, will shut down for the remainder of the week for deep cleaning. The deep cleaning is being done to combat a flu-like illness.