School Bells Are Ringing
School Bells Are Ringing (CBS) The nation's school enrollment is at a record high, with 53.2 million pupils heading to classes in kindergarten through 12th grade, according to a new Education Department report. College enrollment also hits a record this year, at 14.9 million. To make the return to the classroom a little easier for pupils and their parents, CBS.com offers the following back-to-school news. |
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Fear Clouds School Openings In the wake of grisly shootings, educators are trying to keep schools safe without making them fortresses. | ||
Stressed-Out Kids It can be a tough world out there, even for kindergarteners. Expert Judsen Culbreth tells CBS News This Morning how to tell if your child is under stress, and how you can help. | ||
A Safe Surfer's Guide There's a plethor of material out there for kids and their parents. Here are some good choices, selected by CBS.com. | ||
Back-To-School Fashion Fashion consultant Alison Deyette gives This Morning a rundown of the latest back-to-school fashions, while several kids model the trends from Rye, N.Y. | ||
Pack Away Back Pain A heavy backpack might explain the pain you've been having in your back. CBS News Correspondent Dr. Emily Senay has tips for easing the pain. | ||
A Bull Market For Plagiarism A laissez-faire attitude toward cheating is approaching epidemic proportions, compounded by the ease of accessing information via the Internet, reports CBS News Correspondent John Roberts. | ||
Voucher Plans Face A Test The thorny issue of school choice faces a key test in Florida as the nation's first statewide school-voucher plan takes effect. | ||
Bridging The Techno-Gap According to a CBS News poll, when it comes to the Internet, kids know more than most parents. But parents can bridge that gap, CBS News Correspondent Russ Mitchell reports. | ||
Is Jr. Ready For School? Is your child ready for school? The president of the National Association of Elementary School Principals offers some guidelines and advice. | ||
An Invitation To Learn With the help of a teacher-author, CBS This Morning takes a look at how to get kids excited about returning to the classroom. | ||
A Shot In The Arm For Pupils Most schools require that enrollees have som basic immunizations. Here are the minimum requirements in most states. | ||
A Running Start On The Day Organizational consultant Ronni Eisenberg joins CBS This Morning to show you how to take some chaos out of your mornings. | ||
Little Critters It's a problem that strikes fear into the heart of any parent. Here's how to cope when your child contracts a case of head lice. | ||