Back to School

Hoda and Kathie Lee are tardy for their own back-to-school show!

It's a special back-to-school edition of Kathie Lee and Hoda, and everybody's in place at their desk - except the ladies themselves. Hoda scrambles into class...

21 back-to-school supplies kids will love

These are the must-have backpacks, lunch boxes, supplies, locker decor and more for the new school year.

Head back to school in style! Cute affordable outfits for every age

We're going back to cool with the hottest trends in school yard style for every age group.

See a giant soda Mentos geyser and other super science live on TODAY

Live on the TODAY plaza, Nick Uhas, host of the YouTube channel Nickipedia, conducts dramatic science experiments involving the STEM subjects: science, technology,...

Hack to school: 5 fun tricks to make packing lunch easy

Simplify back-to-school season meal prep easy with these creative and healthy lunchbox hacks.

5 tips for making a quick and healthy school day breakfast

Survive the morning rush and make sure your kids are properly fueled for the day ahead with these simple breakfast tips.

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Make healthy, back-to-school lunches with these supermarket food picks

Get ready for lunch box season with Joy Bauer's top picks for healthy snacks, frozen foods, cereals, nut butters and more.

How often you should clean lunch boxes — and the right way to do it!

Lunch boxes need more than a quick shake to get them clean. Follow these expert tips for cleaning them the right way.

How to make the most of back-to-school sales

The back-to-school shopping season is one of the biggest shopping seasons of the year. Consumer savings expert Lauren Greutman joins TODAY to share all the...

10 must-have gadgets to kick off a stress-free school year

From an alarm clock with simulated sunlight to a backpack that converts to a crossbody purse, these are the best gadgets for back to school.

'Wait Until 8th' movement asks parents not to give young kids smartphones

As debate swirls across the internet about social media and its effect on teenagers, one Austin mom has created a movement to try to delay.

The best back-to-school gear and supplies for every age group

Americans will spend approximately 83 billion dollars on back-to-school gear and supplies this year, so we're going to show you how to shop.

Is this shirt inappropriate? Students 'baffled' by school's dress code rules

Students at Dickson County High School are protesting their school's enforcement of its dress code policy.

School supplies are expensive. Here's where to get the best deals.

Find out where to shop for the best deals on affordable back-to-school supplies for fall.

3 key ways to help kids with back-to-school anxiety at any age

If your child is dreading the first day of school, here's how to handle it at any age.

Ask TODAY expert Jean Chatzky your questions about raising money-savvy kids

Jean Chatzky has been talking about kids and money this week on the TODAY show, and she's answering your questions on Facebook.

Make school meals cool again with these 14 amazing lunch boxes

As another school year kicks off, TODAY Parents rounds up 14 amazing lunch boxes your child will be excited to take back to school.

Why raising 'colorblind' kids is actually a terrible idea

"By doing the whole, 'We're all the same,' thing, you're dismissing what a black kid, or any person of color, deals with."

How to keep a child with food allergies safe at school

Back-to-school time means extra worry for parents whose children have food allergies.

Genius parents sell coffee in school drop-off line

How one North Carolina family is revolutionizing the school drop-off line, one cup of coffee at a time.

Go to the head of the class with these school-year organizing tips

Try these tips and tricks for getting and staying organized throughout the new school year.

Why teens are purposely wearing silly outfits for the first day of school

Teens are leaving their first day outfits in the hands of friends and strangers. Find out why!

Save time and please picky eaters with 6 kid-friendly snack hacks

Try these 6 easy, healthy and mess-free snack hacks that will satisfy hungry kids fast.

Awkward School Pictures

Just in time for back to school, the folks behind Awkward Family Photos are back with a new gallery of goofiness.

8 back-to-school outfit ideas for kids of all ages

It's time to head back to the classroom in style with these affordable outfit ideas for boys and girls of all ages.

The best back-to-school gadgets and tech for kids of all ages

We've put together a list of the best back-to-school gadgets for kids of all ages.

$20 from the Tooth Fairy?! Take our survey about kids and money

How much allowance do your kids get? And do they REALLY understand the value of a dollar? Take TODAY's Kids and Money survey.

Back-to-school shopping made easy! Try these affordable outfit ideas for your kids

Zanna Roberts Rassi has affordable back-to-school outfit ideas for kids in pre-school, elementary school, middle school and high school.

9 easy ways to get organized just in time for back-to-school

These easy DIY projects that will solve everything from picking out school outfits to keeping supplies in order.

10 things teachers wish parents knew before the school year begins

Your kids may be set to tackle another school year and all the assignments, projects and tests that lie ahead. But as parents, are you ready?

Sandy Hook mom: Shootings changed how we feel about going back to school

At this time of year, social media becomes a magical, mood-lifting loop of first-day-of-school pictures filled with painstakingly selected outfits and excited...