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Photos: New school lunches put to the test

Students give mixed grades to the extra carrots and apples - and fewer fatty foods - mandated by new federal rules.

Video: Woman drives on sidewalk to avoid school bus

An Ohio school bus driver decided to take justice into his own hands to help police nab an unsafe driver.

Photos: Back to School 2012

A collection of photos across Hampton Roads as kids head back to school.

Twinkle's Kitchen | Easy on-the-go breakfast

Mornings are always hectic around our house, and making sure we all have something healthy to eat can get pretty tricky. Check out these healthy alternatives

Obama courts college students returning to campus

President Barack Obama concentrated his campaign on courting young voters Tuesday, swooping into college campuses as students returned to classes even as he

Twinkle's Kitchen | Simple and delicious DIY fruit leather

Making school lunches healthier can be a battle when kids want something more fun than good for them. Simple dried fruit leather, just as good or better than

Listen to radios? Watch TVs? Not for Class of '16

Remember when suitcases had to be carried instead of rolled? Or when an airline ticket was a booklet of pages separated by carbon paper? Maybe you remember

Lunch workers study how to get kids to eat healthy

The problem is a serious one for the nation's lunch-line managers, who are implementing the biggest update to federal school-food guidelines in 15 years.

UPcycle: DIY homework station

One of the best ways I’ve found to make homework time at our house less stressful seems pretty simple —be prepared. Take the anxiety out of homework for you

Anti-bullying ad campaign targets parents

Parents are urged to teach their kids to speak up if they witness school bullying in new ads that target an issue that top Obama administration officials vow

UPcycle: DIY Back-to-school to-do list

Preparing for back-to-school takes serious organizing skills. If you are anything at all like me, it is a daily battle to keep things together. Try this easy,

Back to school savings tips

The average parent with K through 12 students is on track to spend more than $688 on back to school clothes and supplies this year.

Twinkle's Kitchen | School night meal planning tips

Back-to-school can leave you scrambling, trying to fit everything into your schedule. Not only does a weekly meal plan help save time, it can help save money

Wardrobe | Back-to-school geek chic

Back-to-school time means new pencils, paper and supplies. It also means new looks and new attitudes. It’s a fresh start, so being prepared is essential. Don’t

Wardrobe | Glam up your school garb

School uniforms have a bad rep for being totally uncool. But that’s a rule that can be broken. School uniforms are a great palette for letting your personality

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