Why college savings programs are worth celebrating
States try to boost interest and participation in so-called 529 college savings programs on May 29, or 5-29 Day
Back To School
CA school tracks students' social media: Is it legal?
The social media sites of all 13,000 students in Glendale, Calif.'s middle and high schools are now being monitored by a company called "Geo Listening"
"Super lice" a concern as kids return to school
Parents are worried about the spread of head lice resistant to over-the-counter treatments
Back-to-school health tips for parents and kids
Here's what you need to know to help your kids have a healthy and successful start to the school year
Most American teens start the school day too early
When the alarm clock rings at the crack of dawn, the CDC says kids don't get the sleep they need to thrive
Is panic over college admission overblown?
The hype doesn't live up to the reality, according to a recent report that sheds light on how tough it really is to get into college
#BeReady: Your college savings questions answered
Want to know more about the 529 college savings program or best tools for financial aid?
Teaching teenagers how to shop smarter
A financial advisor suggests one way a teenager can convince her parents to give her some extra money for shopping
The debate over Common Core
The curriculum for boosting K-12 students' academic performance has drawn critics on both sides of the political divide
12 A+ back-to-school movies
Get into the back-to-school spirit with our list of classroom favorites
Making smart choices when paying for college
These are the specific strategies you need to know when it comes time to pay college tuition bills
Digital learning takes front row seat in classrooms
Use of digital tools is becoming increasingly commonplace in schools as educators look to boost achievement
What online tutoring programs can do for kids
They're cheaper and more convenient that in-person tutoring sessions, but do they work?
For these students, lunch is personal
New Jersey charter school incorporates vertical farming to teach kids about science, health and wellness
5 things college students should know about money
Going off to college can be a daunting experience -- don't let getting ripped off or taken advantage of be part of it
School daze: Getting sleep habits back on track
Tired of fighting with your child at bedtime? A sleep expert has some tips for weary parents
Chef's tips for healthy school lunches kids love
New York City chef Bill Telepan shows you how to make a quick, tasty, healthy meal your kid will be happy to take to school
Pets can get back-to-school blues
Dogs may suffer separation anxiety when their playmates go back to school; here are tips to help them adjust
Why "back to school" means watch the road
For teenage drivers climbing behind the wheel this fall, texting and other distractions are the greatest risk
Pitfalls of getting your child a credit card
Before co-signing on a credit card as your child heads back to school, start him or her off with a bank account
Financial lessons from back-to-school shopping
While shopping for the start of school, take the opportunity to teach your children basic financial skills
New tech helps kids, parents fight cyber-bullies
New apps offer some high-tech solutions to the problem of bullying on social media
Back-to-school fashion: Five trends for fall 2014
Andrew Bevan of Teen Vogue tells CBS News the hottest looks for the new season
Essential apps for back to school
Hitting the books may be a little more fun with these useful apps at hand
The Lunch Express brings meals to kids in need in rural Tenn.
A local food bank is eastern Tenn. is taking an unconventional approach to feed hundreds of kids who may not get a lunch everyday
U.S.
Detecting deepfakes, in a world where even reality is suspect
Michael Lewis on "Blockers": Profiling government workers confronted by DOGE
Ken Kesey's original "Furthur" bus on its latest trek
Trump announces AI "Super Intelligence Force"
Letting go: Why holding onto grudges can be damaging
Supreme Court to weigh energy companies' bid to end climate-change suit
Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns
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 pricey 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
