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.
You could win $500 in Live In The Dโs Back To School Sweepstakes
๐ The clock is ticking. That first school bell is going to ring sooner than you think. In fact school starts in just a couple weeks for some students. So, to help you get ready for Back To School, you can win $500 thanks to our sponsors Forman Mills, Great Lakes Learning Academy, Emcura Immediate Care, Mind Wellness Counseling, Distinctive Schools, and Motor City Pawn Brokers. Also, all week long you will learn about different ways to get the student in your life ready to return to the classroom. Weโve already discussed how you can save on back to school shopping, and steps to take to provide online learners a successful learning environment at home, how to get your student off to a healthy start, how to ease those back to school jitters, and how to choose the school thatโs a good fit for your child. Today find out where to get FREE backpacks and school supplies! If you would like to enter to win one of the $500 prizes, click here.
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.
How to save big on back to school shopping
โs 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.
Kids in Detroit are eager to learn about coding
Behind all technology screens, including your phone, computer, tablets, and gaming consoles, there is a code. Coding is the process or activity of writing computer programs. The language electronics uses to understand and execute functions of computer devices. Kids are excited about the idea of coding but not all children have the right access to learn how to code. CODE(313) is here to bring change for all children who are interested in coding.
Something โbeautifulโ is at the Fisher Theater this weekend
You know the songs sheโs written like โWill You Love Me Tomorrowโ, โUp On The Roofโ, and โNatural Womanโ. You also know the songs sheโs recorded like โItโs Too Lateโ, โYouโve Got A Friendโ, and โI Feel The Earth Moveโ. Now, you can see the story of Carole King brought to life in the show โBeautiful - The Carole King Musicalโ which takes the stage at the Fisher Theater through Sunday.
Quiz: If you were a teacher, what subject would you teach?
Itโs that time of year again where students of all ages go back to school in the fall. So, have you every wondered what school subject you would teach if you were a teacher? Everyone had a favorite subject in school, but your personality also comes into play on whether that subject would be right for you.
Lunches like this will fuel you up for going back to school and back to work
With many kids going back to school in person, and many grown-ups returning to work, itโs time to start thinking about packing lunches. Nutrition and fitness expert Jody Trierweiler says you should pay attention to the ingredients.