Cell phones may be part of the American teenage culture, but they aren't allowed in the places where students spend eight hours a day -- the classroom.

How do teens alternate between shoplifting a case of beer, then "borrowing" a car and at other times scoring the winning goal or singing the National Anthem at

Several Tri-State schools received the national honor.

"The goal of the Academy is to help students learn in a 21st century environment," Dr. Terri Holden, the principal of both schools, said of the Academy's

Did you know your child can get a public school education without even leaving the house?

One school is a national standout, while another is completely new; teachers are getting paid differently, and a certain group of students will get some

In some cases, half of some sports teams haven't turned out due to the pay-to-play policy for the upcoming school year.

So who really wants to start thinking about getting back into the school grind when there's still time to enjoy the last dreamy days of summer? Or maybe your

Check out some safety reminders to ensure the well-being of Tri-State students

As the start of school quickly approaches, many parents dread the return of the nightly ritual of packing lunches. A dietician from Cincinnati Children's

Back to school fashions for tweens and teens.

Can you guess how young children are getting cell phones?  Why should parents buy them?

How parents are staying up-to-date on phrases among teens that could have risky consequences

Students must now play $100 for every sport they play.

The extra cost is directly related to new government standards to make sure students eat healthier. 

INSIDE | Get tips on packing lunch as an alternative.