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Homeschooling is on the rise. Moms share what it's like — and why they say it works for their families.
"To me, homeschoolers were weird," one mom says. "I wanted nothing to do with that. ... But there was nothing else available that fit."
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Just a few states ban corporal punishment in all schools. Here's why experts say it should be 'abolished.'
Experts say corporal punishment is unlikely to lead to any lasting change in a student's behavior.
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What are the benefits of free school meals? Here's what the research says.
School-provided meals benefit kids' health and academics. So why are they so controversial?
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Extreme weather events are forcing school closures. Experts explain the mental health toll on kids still reeling from a natural disaster.
"While the physical devastation of extreme weather events is evident, the psychological toll, especially on children, can linger,” one mental health expert says.
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Student lunch debt is a growing problem in American schools. Here's what activists propose to end the cycle of 'empty plates.'
"It's a significant issue, and sometimes there are kids who won't eat because they know they're accumulating debt," says one free-lunch advocate.
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These 5 states have the highest risk of a mass school shooting, according to a new study
New research gives insight into how likely a state is to experience a mass school shooting.
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Some parents get really emotional on their child's first day of school. Here's why — and how to get through it.
Experts explain why some parents cry during back-to-school season.
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