Popularity driven by dress codes, practicality
NEW YORK — Soon all those flip-flops will be just a happy summer memory.
Once school begins, out come the closed-toe shoes,...
They already have the tools
It used to be that the term "college student" referred to those in their late teens and their early 20s. Yet, through the 1980s and 1990s, we ...
Chinese, Farsi among those now taught
FAIRFAX, Va. — The first-graders in Grace Yuan's class are playing "Jeopardy," eagerly responding to clues about animals and their h...
First-time students can conquer fears
"Are you ready for school?"
That's a pretty big question for a little child. It could mean, are you dressed, with teeth and hair bru...
Couples celebrate more than anniversaries
GIBSONIA — Several couples at St. Barnabas Retirement Village enjoyed the fancy cake-and-champagne party held Wednesday to celeb...
Nearly 22 million school days are lost each year because of illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But a new study from researchers at Chi...
Here are tips for chaperones
NEW YORK — Sure, volunteering on your kid's class trip sounds like fun. How hard could it be? Make sure they use the bathroom before leaving ...
Trying to find the more nutritious options at your favorite fast-food restaurant? ShopSmart, a magazine from the publisher of Consumer Reports, examined the calorie coun...
Contradance sparks community feeling
GROVE CITY — Just before the dance begins, Ruth Anne Lachendro takes the microphone to gear up the crowd.
"Look at your partner and f...
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