back to school

To help students through the start of the school year, education consultant Jenn Curtis shares a few healthy habits that kids can adopt in school that will help them create a study routine built for success.

School is back! And that often means adjusting to new routines, maintaining schedules, friends and so much more. Dr. Jen Hartstein a family and clinical psychologist shares some strategies to connect and communicate with your kids.

Dr. Jen Hartstein, a family and clinical psychologist, shares great tips for navigating this time of year with back-to-school.

Ahead of the first day of school on Thursday, Boston city leaders joined dozens of volunteers canvassing the city in an effort to encourage chronically absent students to return to class. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper worked with the Re-Engagement center on the canvass, and held a news conference afterwards to give an update….

Many schools lack air conditioning, make the start of the school year extra hot.

As students in Brockton, Massachusetts, lace up their shoes and strap on their backpacks for the first day of classes, their school district is strapped for cash. Brockton Public Schools is in the red by millions, and there are a lot of concerns heading into the new school year. School officials in the Plymouth County city have been trying to…

Several major school districts in the Boston area announced they were modifying or canceling classes on Thursday and Friday, with heat and humidity set to bring the heat index up around 100. See an updated list of school closings in the area here. Lowell Public Schools are closing Thursday and Friday, citing the “extremely hot weather” in the forecast that…

Clinical psychologist and expert in adolescent mental health Edna Rodriguez believes the most important thing to do with your kids is to set expectations for school, not just in academics but other areas, including self-care.

17 sets of twins starting kindergarten this fall at three Colonial School District elementary schools.

Back-to-college shopping is expected to break records again, with $94 billion being spent. A new trend on TikTok is helping push spending up this year.

We’re almost back into the school year! Elementary school teacher and content creator Nishat Khan stops by the studio to share how parents can help their kids prepare for the first day back. She talks about sleep, snacks, labels, and traditions.

As preparation for the back-to-school season begins, staying organized is never a bad idea. Boston interior designer Jess Klein shares a few essential tips on ensuring you and your kid’s spaces remain clutter-free.

With kids preparing to go back to school, parents may find themselves struggling with what to put in their lunch boxes.

The return to the classroom can be a hard adjustment for children enjoying the summer fun. But there are ways to help kids ease into a new academic school year.  Getting back into a routine can be helpful, grounding and structuring, but it can also add a level of stress for kids. Knowing what to expect at school and what’s...

The return to the classroom can be a hard adjustment for kids. But there are ways to help them ease their way back.

North College Hill City School District outside Cincinnati, Ohio, has become the first in the state to go to a four-day week for in-person learning.

It’s probably not what students in Boston want to hear — the new school year is quickly approaching. Boston Public Schools will welcome most students back to the classroom on Sept. 7, which is now less than a month away. Kindergarteners will begin class on Sept. 11. On Wednesday, Mayor Michelle Wu and other city officials held a news conference…

Your back-to-school list may include notebooks, pencils and rulers, but in Boston, health officials want it to also include the latest vaccines. That’s because of a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases. Public health officials say people shouldn’t be overly alarmed, but they should take some precautions. Over the past two weeks, there’s been a 60% jump in COVID metrics,...

The back-to-school shopping rush is officially underway. But families on a mission to buy classroom essentials need to know the risk of unknowingly buying fake supplies online. The biggest problem is that they do not meet U.S. safety standards. That’s why the U.S. Chamber of Commerce wants parents to shop smart this back-to-school season. U.S. Customs and Border Protection...

Students have been absent at record rates nationwide since schools reopened after COVID-forced closures.