Back to School

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.

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...

8 things I wish I'd known before my child started kindergarten

You're feeling anxious about sending your child off to kindergarten, and rightfully so. Kindergarten is, after all, kind of a big deal.

7 retailers that will reward you for recycling

The solution to paying for back-to-school expenses is hiding in your closet.

Bus driver crochets toys for 34 kids after boy's unusual dare

Wisconsin bus driver Trudy Serres crocheted toys for 34 of her pint-sized passengers in an amazing act of kindness.

Find the best back-to-school gear at these 8 places

Here's where to buy cute, affordable, first-day-worthy back-to-school outfits.

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'Not a daycare' university president says 'snowflake' students persist

Everett Piper called out narcissistic students in an open letter two years ago and he still sees problems from the 'snowflake rebellion.'

Back-to-school Steals and Deals: Backpacks, iPad cases, books EXPIRED

Jill's Steals and Deals contains great deals offered by retailers to TODAY viewers.

13 safe and stylish backpacks your kids will love

Here are the best kids' backpacks to buy for the upcoming school year.

Rude awakening? How to get your kids ready for the first day of school alarm

As summer comes to a close, parents weigh in on the best way to prep kids for those first few early wake-ups of the school year.

4 vaccines teens need for back-to-school

There are some vaccines your school-age teenager needs this fall that you might not know about.

Back-to-school safety: How to tell if your child's backpack is too heavy

Rossen Reports: Want to know if your child's backpack is too heavy? Here's the formula you need to check.

8 ways to re-enter real life after your family's summer vacation

The last thing you want to think about when you're going on vacation is coming back home again.

'Our child might be the reason you drink' wine: Perfect teacher gift?

Here's a gift for your teacher friends with a sense of humor. But not everyone's laughing.

New Princeton Review rankings name top party school in the U.S.

This seems like the obvious answer.

Jimmy Fallon, Julia Roberts and more: See your favorite stars’ yearbook photos

As kids across the country begin preparing to go back to school, we started wondering what high school was like for our favorite celebrities.

6 end-of-summer sales that will actually get you excited for fall

The end of summer means time to take advantage of these off-season deals.

An invitation to the principal who thinks my daughter is dressed inappropriately

Because you are so deeply interested in her clothes, I cordially invite you to take her shopping. She's 13 years old, 5'7", has exceptionally long arms and...