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See something, say something: Anonymous tip lines successful in stopping possible school threats, attackers

School districts around the country are working to beef up security measures. This school year, safety of students is top of mind more than ever. That's why school systems like Roanoke City are having to rethink the way they do things.

Metro Detroit pediatricians share their illness predictions for school-age kids this fall

We asked local pediatricians to share the illnesses they’re expecting to see increase in school-age children this fall, which ones they’re most concerned about, and what advice they have for parents.

Back to School: Quick lunches for students

Back to school: Quick breakfasts for students

Quick breakfasts you can make before heading back to school

Quick back-to-school lunch ideas

School is back in session, which means busy mornings of kids getting out the door in a hurry, with a healthy breakfast and a healthy school lunch that kids will not want to trade away.

On-the-go breakfast ideas as children head back to school

Kids are heading back to school, which means busier mornings for parents.

Michigan lieutenant governor, local families push for school supplies tax holiday

As families struggle to make ends meet, one big hit to the bottom line just happened: checking off those long school supplies lists is far from cheap.

3 tips to help avoid ‘senioritis’

The term actually is listed in dictionaries, and it’s one that every parent of a high school senior will hear plenty from counselors, teachers and principals.

You’re getting Googled already: A social media guide for teens

Have you thought about your reputation today? … Your online reputation, that is?

🔒 Local 4 Yearbook: Can you guess who these graduates are?

It's time for the kids to go back-to-school and we're throwing it back with some of your favorite Local 4 team members.

Does back-to-school and Labor Day signal the end of summer?

Author Siri Daly shares lunchbox ideas for the school year

As a mother of four kids, Siri Daly knows the chaos of heading back to school.

WATCH: ‘Solutionaries: Safer Schools’

Our Solutionaries team tracks down solutions to one of the scariest, most terrifying problems plaguing parents—school safety.

Wayne County school district claims ‘no bus service’ notices was mistake

Some families in the Plymouth-Canton school district were surprised to learn within the past few days that bus services would not be available for their neighborhood for the upcoming school year.

Step up your school lunch game: A guide

Many parents have the packed-lunch thing down to a science: Throw a sandwich, an apple, some veggies or chips into a lunchbox, and call it a day. ... Let's spice up the menu, shall we?

Michigan made product aims to keep students safe in the classroom

Nightlock, a security device provider in mid-Michigan, has been very busy this summer.

Back to school preparations for your pets

How to handle your kids back to school jitters

Back to school is just around the corner and kids sometimes have a lot of strong feelings about that.

Adopt these habits to make your kids lifelong readers

The value of reading cannot be overstated. No matter how old or young your children are, have you read with them today?

Back-to-school: 5 tips for parents to help children start the year off right

It doesn’t matter how old your child is, back-to-school time is a mixture of excitement and nerves for everyone, especially as we navigate through this coronavirus pandemic.

Have you thought about buying your school supplies here?

It’s time to stock up on school supplies, and there’s one spot you might not have considered for back-to-school shopping...

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Here are three considerations to help you find the best school for your child

As we continue our “Live in the D” Back to School Week, we want to help you and your kids have a great start to the school year. As always, it’s important to find the right school for your child.

Experts weigh in on how to combat those back-to-school jitters

Going back to school can be exciting, and yet it can also be the cause of a case of the jitters. Students may feel stress and anxiety for many reasons, and we want to help families with the transition so we spoke to the experts at Mind Wellness Counseling.

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Winning ways to get ready for school

Aside from new clothes, notebooks, and pencils, there are other items parents and students might want to cross off their back-to-school checklist.

How to set up a study plan for success at school

The experts at Great Lakes Learning Academy, an entirely online public charter school, offer advice on how to create a positive study environment at home where the students in your life can learn at their own pace.

Parents vocalize their top concerns for the new school year

Morning routines can be stressful. What you need to know about school traffic.

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How to save big on back to school shopping

’s that time of the year again when the kiddos are sent a list of items they will need for the upcoming school year. Between backpacks, folders, notebooks, calculators, and more, things can really add up quickly. We spoke to Desiree Atkins with Forman Mills, about ways to save big on back-to-school shopping.

Ready for bed? Unwind your kids with these tips, tricks

Regardless of the time of year, or how old your kids are, it's important to have a system in place to wind them down at the end of the day.

Back to School: The top parent concerns heading into the new school year

The new school year is just weeks away for most. Here are some of the top concerns parents have heading into the new year.

5 steps to take if you want to graduate high school early

More and more students are taking advantage of the opportunity to graduate high school early, mostly a semester early in December or January.

Back to school looks for less

Local 4 Style Editor Jon Jordan shares ways to get designer looks for less for back to school.

What incoming freshman, returning students need to know before heading to campus this fall

The best tips for incoming freshman & returning college students

Are you smarter than a high schooler? Take this quiz to find out

How much do you remember, or what have you retained, from high school?

Michigan Medicine kicks off back to school supply drive for Ann Arbor area students

Michigan Medicine has hosted several food and school supply drives over the years.

Sending your child off to school for the first time? A stress-free guide

Whether it’s pre-school, kindergarten, or even daycare, separating from your child can be tough -- in a lot of cases, tougher on the parents than the kids.

Meijer extends back-to-school deals for teachers

Meijer has announced teachers can save 15% on supplies for an entire school year.

Hoping for a smooth freshman year? These 5 steps will help your student nail it

Starting high school can understandably create nervousness among parents and kids.

Help fill up backpacks with this Ann Arbor back-to-school drive

The Jackson Road employment office is collecting school supply donations in its lobby between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays until Aug. 15.

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You’ve reached the kindergarten finish line! 5 tips for when your child starts school

It’s hard to think of a more bittersweet moment than when you send a kid off to kindergarten for the first time.

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Kids in Detroit are eager to learn about coding