All articles tagged with #back to school
Chrissy Teigen posted a rare Instagram carousel of all four Legend-Teigen kids—Luna, Miles, Esti and Wren—heading back to school, with chalkboard captions revealing Luna's fifth-grade year, Miles's third grade, Esti's first day of preschool and Wren's toddler classes, showcasing a loving, chaotic family moment.
Dylan Dreyer’s three sons—Calvin, Ollie and Rusty—started the new school year in the same district on the same day, a rare moment of schedule consistency as the boys push for more independence (Calvin dictates new bus rules and foil-wrapped lunch changes). Ollie and Rusty arrived with two fresh bruises from a water slide and a base‑ball bat mishap, while Dylan clings to family traditions like new shoes and first‑day photos and notes that the kids are growing up while life stays busy.
CAIR-NJ's 2026–27 Back to School Resource Guide for Muslim students includes sections on discussing Palestine and a controversial 9/11 unit that suggests the attacks were connected to U.S. support for Israel, a claim not supported by the 9/11 Commission Report. The article notes a now-deleted 9/11 unit link and vetting issues acknowledged by CAIR at the national level, with related materials reportedly depicting Osama bin Laden positively before being removed. The piece frames the guide as part of broader debates over how 9/11 is taught in schools and its impact on Muslim and Jewish communities.
A viral saga in a New York mom group centers on a request to ban Oreos from school lunches. When the school won’t outlaw the cookies, one mom audits lunches and moves to isolate her child, prompting rivals to retaliate by packing extra Oreos. The online response ranges from humorous takes to criticisms of parenting-group toxicity and attempts to control children’s snacks.
Back-to-school season is bringing a surge in four illnesses—gastrointestinal bugs, hand-foot-mouth disease, strep throat, and mono—according to a Northwestern Medicine pediatrician, with spread driven by close contact in classrooms; she emphasizes strict hygiene, changing older kids’ clothes after school, and keeping feverish children home, plus guidance on when it’s okay to return. The doctor also urges flu vaccination by Halloween, noting last season’s severe pediatric flu toll and that vaccines help reduce severity and illness even when not a perfect match.
Tariffs are driving up back-to-school shopping costs, with studies suggesting prices are higher this year. Parents are budgeting more tightly, reusing items from last year, omitting items on teachers’ lists, and some expect to incur debt as schools ask for nearly $100 of supplies per child.
A Block Club Chicago roundup highlights 28 weekend happenings across the city, from the return of Dine Out On Broadway in Lakeview and the Lakeview Taco Fest to back-to-school supply drives, street festivals, art crawls, and family-friendly activities—from Ravenswood’s Thirsty Ears classical festival and West Loop Art Fest to community walks and pop-up markets—offering free events, ticketed experiences, and options for all ages.
Boise-area wastewater data shows an upward trend in COVID-19 levels as students return to school, suggesting a possible surge. Health officials note that the fall-winter respiratory season can strain hospitals and emphasize staying up to date with vaccines, getting tested, and continuing preventive measures. Emergency visits for COVID-like symptoms have been low recently, but past seasons have seen spikes, underscoring the ongoing importance of vigilance.
Back-to-school laptop deals are thin this year. Apple’s promo runs through Sept. 24 with Unidays verification for student discounts, and there are few sales outside Apple Stores. Apple’s Certified Refurbished Store lists the MacBook Neo at $599 with up to 15% off and a 1-year warranty, often matching the education discount, making refurbished a compelling alternative to full-price deals.
Apple’s 2026 Back-to-School promotion is live across the UK and 18 other European countries, offering students and educators a free gift card worth up to £120/€120 with the purchase of eligible Mac or iPad models. Turkey gets a different option (a four-pack of AirTags or add-ons) and several items are excluded (MacBook Neo, iPad mini, entry-level iPad, desktop Macs). The promo runs until October 22, 2026.
Apple has extended its 2026 Back-to-School promotion, running now through September 24, with education discounts on eligible Macs and iPads plus a Gift Card worth up to $150 with qualifying purchases; the deal previously ran July 16–August 27 and covers K–12 and higher-education students, faculty, staff, and parents, with additional savings available via Apple’s Amazon store or Certified Refurbished offerings if not eligible.
Hundreds of thousands of Central Florida students return to class as districts across Seminole, Brevard, Osceola, and Volusia begin the new school year. Seminole County welcomes more than 55,000 students and debuts community-school partnerships at Midway Elementary while Crooms Academy marks its 100th anniversary. In Brevard, 25 bus drivers perform pre-inspection checks, and families in Volusia and Osceola celebrate the first day of a 180-day school year and positive starts to the term.
Massachusetts' Aug. 8–9 tax-free weekend waives the 6.25% sales tax on many consumer items under $2,500 (with electronics, furniture and back-to-school gear among the best deals), but business purchases, meals, telecom, tobacco and alcohol remain taxed, as do vehicles under $2,500; plan around the limits and watch for retailer promos to maximize savings.
Best Buy’s Back-to-School sale runs through the week with discounts on Apple devices and more, including AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99, up to $500 off select MacBook Pro models (M5 Pro/Max, 2TB), AirPods 4 at $99.99, and various TVs, monitors, and Beats accessories.
USA TODAY Shopping urges the Amazon Echo Show with Alexa+ as a top back-to-school upgrade: a shared display keeps family schedules visible, Alexa+'s generative AI handles multi-step routines like calendars and grocery lists, and the built-in camera supports quick video check-ins; with options from an 8- to 11-inch model and larger 15- and 21-inch Show variants, it doubles as a study/music/video hub and central home command center as part of the Fall Reset spotlight.