AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
Back To School
"Kiss your mom": Okla. HS freshmen face rite of passage
For incoming freshmen at Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it's hard to imagine a more mortifying tradition on first-day dropoff: All the seniors surround their cars and don't let them out until they do one specific thing – give their mothers a goodbye kiss. Steve Hartman reports on how a tradition of senior pranks turned into a show of thanks, and an emotional milestone for kids and their parents.
Retired Atlanta principal returns to his school, as a handyman
Last September, David White retired after 33 years in education, the last 15 as principal of the Burgess-Peterson Academy in Atlanta. But retirement didn't sit well with him, and so he applied for a position at his old school, one further down the ladder than his last one. Steve Hartman reports on someone for whom no job – like cleaning gutters – is too small.
Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber on addressing challenges facing higher education
Universities have found themselves under pressure from President Trump – from blocked funds for research, to attacks on their admission policies and diversity programs. Princeton's president says, "The stakes are really high."
Banning cellphones in schools: Are the kids alright?
Most states now have, or are considering, bans of cellphones in public schools. For a generation that grew up with smartphones, being without is a whole new world.
Millions of students use these pouches to lock up their cellphones
At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.
Man advocates for driving and school zone safety after personal tragedy
One in three public school officials say traffic near their buildings "poses a threat" to students.
Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes inspires students to face the world's challenges
History teacher Jahana Hayes wants America's youth to know "no matter how young they are, they still can make an impact."
Keeping up with kindergarten
60 Minutes looks at kindergarten "redshirting," an attempt by some parents to make sure their children start -- and stay -- ahead of the pack.
Eye exams before school are critical, doctors say. Here's why.
Are eye exams for your kids on your back-to-school to-do list? Here's why experts say they should be.
Criminals are targeting students with back-to-school scams
Scams preying on young people preparing for the new school year are on the rise, security experts say. Beware these red flags.
When students graduate debt-free
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
Reimagining education
Ten schools have a massive windfall and vote of confidence after being chosen from nearly 700 schools across the country that submitted ideas to reimagine high school. Each will receive $10 million from "XQ: The Super School Project," funded by Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of the late Apple founder Steve Jobs. Chip Reid reports on one of the winners, a groundbreaking school in Washington, D.C.
Majority-Black school districts have far less money to invest in buildings
A CBS News investigation found stark disparities in funds invested in new buildings or facility improvements between school districts depending on their racial makeup.
Student loan repayments are set to resume. Here's what to know.
After a three-year hiatus, interest on student loans begins piling up again on Friday, with payments due in October.
3 tips to keep kids healthy this back-to-school season
Back to school can often mean back to germs. But experts say there are ways to keep kids protected — and make vaccinations less scary, too.
Security software helps cut down response times in school emergencies
911Inform is designed to connect on-site staff, dispatchers and first responders simultaneously for anything from a fight, to a health issue, to gun violence.
2 major back-to-school stressors and how parents can help
Back-to-school stressors are normal for the whole family. Here are two common issues mental health experts see popping up and how to deal with them.
Georgia school district brings AI into K-12 classrooms
Teachers and students embrace artificial intelligence in nearly every subject taught, from English to art class.
School's starting — but many districts lack enough bus drivers
Public schools are heading into the 2023-24 year in need of hundreds of drivers, causing some to even cancel classes.
Why an eye exam should be on your child's back-to-school checklist
Back-to-school season is a great time for kids to get an eye exam, doctors say, specially since school screenings can miss kids with vision problems.
As U.S. swelters under extreme heat, how will temps affects students?
Some students returning to U.S. schools are struggling to learn in warm classrooms, contending with both hot summer temperatures and broken or nonexistent air conditioning systems.
Back-to-school shopping could cost families more than ever
School supply costs are up this year due to inflation and purchases of big-ticket items like laptops and electronics.
More school districts are shifting to a 4-day week
Facing a national teacher shortage, hundreds of districts across 26 states have switched to a four-day school week to help recruit and retain staff.
Survey spotlights top stressors for students heading back to school
From safety concerns to mental health challenges, a national survey spotlights issues students are facing as the new school year approaches.
U.S.
Latino Dems urge investment in Hinojosa campaign as Texas governor's race tightens
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Hawaii sea arch collapses into Pacific Ocean after storms batter island state
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
A valet became a key source of support for cancer patients at a N.Y. care center
Feds charge shop clerk, son with selling illegal kratom after 2 Ole Miss deaths
Professor to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Environmental groups sue Trump administration over vehicle MPG rollback
American Airlines will let travelers mix cash and miles to pay for flights
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
Kennedy Center Honors to take place at a different venue
Amazon vows to invest $1 billion in areas where it builds data centers
Cornell student body feels "let down" by university, student leader says
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's partner, Ken Urker, dies at 34
Amazon Prime customers could get $200 refunds in expanded FTC deal
Employers added 29,000 jobs in September, missing economic forecasts
Gov. Hochul says N.Y. AG James will investigate Cornell gang rape allegation
Transcript: Man accused in Cornell case allegedly asked student not to "say anything"
DOE employee arrested by FBI for allegedly trying to support Houthis in Yemen
Cornell Title IX investigation docs reveal new details on rape investigation
