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Back to school fashion trends

Back to school trends for 2012.

Jump start learning with healthy habits

There are healthy regimens parents can employ to ensure a smooth transition back to the books and to help children improve their concentration and learning

Advice to help your kids prepare for a new school year

Here's some help calming student and parent jitters ahead of a new school year.

Should students be taught algebra?

In an op-ed in Sunday's New York Times, Professor Andrew Hacker asks "Is Algebra necessary?" He answers that question "no."

Time to save on back to school items

Back to school comes around year after year. You can't stop it, but you can send your kids back in style for a fraction of the price.

Young adults are driving less, fueling change

Now, here's a counter-intuitive bit of good news: It appears that many young Americans are less interested in driving than baby boomers are.

Does your teen have a severe anger disorder?

A study published in the July issue of the journal Archives of General Psychiatry says 1 in 12 adolescents may in fact be suffering from a real and severe

Which places spent most per student on education?

Public school systems spent an average of $10,615 per student in 2010, an increase of 1.1% from the previous year, according to Public Education Finances:

High school graduates create online gift registries

It's a tradition that is normally used for weddings and baby showers, but now, high school graduates are using gift registries to pick out what they need for

Five minute primer: Advanced Placement test scores

It began on May 7 with Chemistry and Environmental Science, and ended on May 18 with Human Geography and Spanish Literature. During the two weeks in between,

How do students define 'character?'

As we focus on our heroes this Memorial Day, we thought it would be interesting to find out what students think about the concept of "character."

Hamilton City Schools honored with distinct award

Hamilton City Schools named a 2012 National School District of Character.

Degrees with 0 percent unemployment, according to CNN Money

It seems like no job field is safe with the current economy. However, believe it or not there are fields with a practically nonexistent unemployment for new

8 practical college graduation gifts

With so many money worries to face, a thoughtful graduation gift could make all the difference.

Teen job prospects warm up with the weather

Petco needs dog grooming assistants. Sports Authority wants merchandise handlers. Jamba Juice can use some juicers. And RiteAid hopes to find a "wellness

Local high schools rank on list of best in states

Several local high schools received recognition as some of the best schools in the country and their respective states after U.S. News and World Report

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