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- LifestyleRefinery29
The Best Under-$150 Buys Of The Month
With every new season comes a whole new crop of eye candy to shop for. Pages and pages to be exact. But navigating the new arrivals section can feel daunting: Between the overload of budding trends and the general excitement of seeing all things new and exciting, we tend to shop with eyes bigger than our wallet. It's easy to get caught up in adding everything you see to cart, then having a small cry when your checkout page lists 20 items and a price with one too many zeros.
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
Fifth-grader lies down to protect the American flag from touching the ground: 'Way to show America how it's done'
"We were in such admiration for how these boys went above and beyond to respect our nation's flag!"
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
University newcomers given a 'sexist' and suggestive toothbrush ad in their orientation boxes
The Brushbox flier provided to new students immediately raised red flags, with people calling out the brand for such an inappropriate message.
- LifestyleMaura Tarnoff
How one savvy mom realized her 6-year-old's frequent trips to the bathroom were something more serious
Mom Maura Tarnoff noticed her little boy was going to the bathroom several times during the night and then wetting his bed in the morning. Her gut told her something was seriously wrong.
- LifestyleKerry Justich
How integrating a school resource officer helped save two children from an 'unsafe' home
Already, an Alabama school district is seeing the positive impact of its new school resource officer, as two children have been saved from horrific conditions at home.
- WellnessKerry Justich
Texas middle school hopes its powerful 'bathroom inspiration process' it pioneered 'spreads like wildfire'
Going back to school can be an anxious time for many students, but one institution in Texas is doing its part to make sure that middle schoolers are returning refreshed and inspired to learn.
- LifestyleKerry Justich
Calif. high school principal alleges racism at football game over signs reading 'We Love White' and 'Build the Wall'
The country's divisiveness has spilled over into signage at an Orange County, Calif., high school football game.
- WellnessChristine Coppa
The only thing that makes single motherhood hard is my son's absent father
"Being a single mom can be emotionally and mentally hard — but mostly it's incredibly joyful," says single mom Christine Coppa.
- StyleKerry Justich
A girl in Wisconsin got body-shamed for wearing leggings at school. The ACLU says it's a 'sexist' issue.
The ACLU stepped in after there were concerns about the school's enforcement of the dress code, which had been revised to allow leggings.
- Pop CultureHope Schreiber
'Moments like this are priceless': A heartwarming photo of 2 strangers embracing at a football game goes viral
The woman welcomed the little boy "with open arms" when he crawled into her lap at a high school football game.
- Pop CultureAbby Haglage
Louisiana teacher's racist Colin Kaepernick rant goes viral: 'Stop acting like animals'
In response to Nike's Colin Kaepernick ad, a high school math teacher in Louisiana posted racist remarks telling black people to “move.”
- Pop CultureTMJ4 - Milwaukee Scripps
What Back-to-School Season Means for Your Pets
Transitioning your kids from summer mode to back-to-school is a struggle that every parent knows. But this time can also be stressful and confusing for our pets. Joining us with tips on easing the transition for our pets when the kids head back to school is Rachelle LeJeune from Wisconsin Humane Society. For more information, visit WIhumane.org.
- WellnessCBS-Minneapolis
Conquering The Back-To-School Blues
Starting high school or heading off to college can be a stressful time for both parents and students. Lifestyle contributor Jasmine Stringer is here with a few tips to help conquer the back-to-school blues. (3:15) WCCO Mid-Morning – Sept. 11, 2018
- Pop CultureRefinery29
I'm Proud Of Being A Teacher, But I May Never Be Able to Afford A Home
Teachers dedicate their lives to their students, so why are they so underappreciated? Once a stable career, teacher pay has declined along with classroom budgets. Today, we speak to an English teacher from Rockford, Michigan who makes $43,000 a year.
- LifestyleCBC
Field trips, activities add to financial worries for both parents and schools, principal says
It's not just parents grappling with school fees and extracurricular costs as the year gets underway — principals and staff are also operating with tight budgets trying to make education more equitable for students. David DeRosa, president of the B.C. Principals' and Vice Principals' Association, says there is "definitely some sticker shock" for parents with the first weeks of back-to-school costs — but the problem runs much deeper than that. "If you separate out that back-to-school cost from the actual fee structure, the challenges are more around the extracurriculars," DeRosa said.
- Pop CultureReader's Digest
This Is the Best School District in America
Is your child going to a good school?
- Pop CulturePeople
Back-to-School Magic! See the Harry Potter Inspired Room That Made One Teacher Go Viral
Back-to-School Magic! See the 'Harry Potter' Inspired Room That Made One Teacher Go Viral
- LifestyleMarie Claire
Best Fall Nail Art Designs to Copy ASAP
Ready to hold a PSL, obviously. From Marie Claire
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
Georgia parents asked to sign a 'consent to paddle form' after charter school reinstates corporal punishment
A school in Georgia sent a "consent to paddle form" home to parents after reinstating the old-school method of punishment.
- Pop CultureSarah Carty
Teacher's bathroom note to students sparks outrage: 'That borders on cruel and inhumane'
The note says that each child in the class is allowed to leave the room to use the bathroom, see the nurse, or get water only twice in an entire month.
- WellnessThe Mighty
The First Time I Used My Disabled Parking Placard at College
A college student explains what happened the first time she used her disability parking placard.
- Pop CultureKTXL - Sacramento
Sacramento High School Students Hold Walkout in Protest of School`s Recent Changes
Hundreds of students at Sacramento High School are refusing to return to class until their demands are met by the school`s administration.
- LifestyleHope Schreiber
Community mourns loss of kindergarten teacher killed during crossing guard duty
According to police, an 88-year-old man's foot became stuck between the brake and accelerator and his SUV killed Angel Hayes while she was on crossing guard duty.
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
'Racist' elementary school principal under fire for calling Colin Kaepernick an 'anti-American thug'
"When Nike signs an anti-American thug to represent their brand, I will not support, wear, purchase, or endorse their product. Bye-bye Nike," the principal wrote on Facebook.
- StyleKerry Justich
Parents are outraged after charter school turns away students for minor dress code violations
As high school students arrived at Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark, N.J., on the first day of class, they weren't expecting to be rejected at the door. That's exactly what happened.
