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Kauffman Scholars
Students in middle and high schools around the Kansas City, Mo., district returned to classrooms on Monday. Many of those students have a special promise to fulfill as Kauffman Scholars. More


Teach for America
Monday was the first day of class for a group of teachers who have dedicated themselves to changing young lives. More


Southwest Early College Campus
While most students don't start thinking about college until high school, some elementary and middle school kids in the Kansas City, Mo., school district are already focused on higher education. More


Walking bus
Getting students to stay fit is one of the main reasons St. Peter's Catholic School cites for starting the "walking school bus" program. More


The Blue Valley School District has a special preschool program at several schools that has students helping and learning from other students. More


The Lee's Summit middle schools are adding a new language to their foreign language studies program this year. More


Staley High School
Green is the word at a new North Kansas City high school. More


Slideshow

First Day Of School 2008 - Image From  Tasha Smith
Submit a photo of your children heading back to the first day of school. | View other back to school images from 2008. More


'How I Spent My Summer Vacation' - Image From Teresa Dryden
Submit a summer vacation photo for posting on KCTV5.com. | View images. More


College

College Bound?

It's natural for first-year students to encounter challenges associated with the transition to college life. More
Back To School Guide

Tips For Parents

While parental involvement is key to a child's success in school, at what point does a participating parent become a smother mother -- or father? More
Back To School Guide

Depression
When parents think of the obstacles their kids face at college, they often think of schoolwork. Not many think of abuse and suicide. More


It's an exciting time: Your high school graduate is packing his or her bags for college. But how are Mom and Dad dealing? More


Plan Your Savings

How much money should you be sticking away for your child's college education? Try our calculator to get a general idea. More


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High School

Surviving High School

Girls playing soccer
Participating in extracurricular activities is a great way to get involved, and it looks good on college and job applications. But how many is too many? More


Preparing For College

Whether you're a college-bound freshman or the parent of one, the subject of residence hall survival is worth a quick review. More


Elementary School

Get Ready For School

School Safety

Education
As the kids head back to school, they'll be facing more than just lessons and textbooks. Find out how much you know about some of the safety issues that may arise. More

Tips For Parents

Parents
It was easy to show up for your child's Little League games over the summer ... but how can you, as a parent, continue that level of involvement and support when school starts? More

Fueling Your Student

Getting children to eat right doesn't mean forcing foods down their throats. Here are some foods they'll be happy to chomp as they do good things for their bodies. More


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Slideshows

2008 Saturn Astra
Check out which cars are the coolest to head back to school in. More


Mrs. Crabtree
Welcome back, students. Who is, or was, your favorite teacher on television? More


Survey

What's your child's favorite school subject?