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Back-to-school Means Homework for Parents Too
As teens head back to the classroom this fall, they'll be assigned a lot of homework in the three "Rs": reading, writing, and arithmetic. Important to students' success will be the homework parents do in teaching two other "Rs": role modeling and responsibility.

Back-to-school Fashion Tips for Parents
Parents are constantly looking for ways to stretch their back to school purchases. Here are some great ideas when it comes to clothes.

Computer Crime is Here to Stay; So Are Jobs to Combat It
Computer forensics is a branch of forensic science pertaining to legal evidence found in computers and digital storage mediums. Here's why it is a career to consider.

Don't Let Summertime Stop Learning
Perhaps it's an idea carried from elementary school that leads us to believe that summer is a time when school and learning should be put on the back burner. The excitement of being outside, of course, can squash the desire to pursue educational activities, but do we have to choose physical exercise over exercising our brains?

Buses Start Buckling Up
When the first day of school arrives and your child boards the school bus, it may come as quite a shock that they don't buckle up. But times are changing. Some school bus manufacturers now offer an optional seat belt system.

School Buses Saving Money by Going Green
To help take money out of the gas tank this fall and put it back into the classroom, school districts across the country are switching to propane-fueled buses as a means of coping with swelling diesel costs--it's better for the environment and for childrens' health.

Smart Solutions for Better Study Habits at Home
As students prepare to head back to school this fall, educators and parents alike are recognizing the importance of a quiet study room. Here are some smart solutions for establishing one.