Back to School

These links "provide resources for students, parents, and educators in preparation for returning to school in the fall." Includes links to sites on how to calculate a grade point average (GPA), school and library locations, financial assistance, school bus safety, immunization schedules for children and adolescents, and more. From USA.gov, the U.S. government's official web portal.

Back to School Countdown

"Whether your child will be heading off to kindergarten or college, ... [this site is] offering a prep course on all things back to school." Includes articles on topics such as what teachers wish parents knew, streamlining your morning routine, and creative lunches. From iVillage.

Back to School Tips

A list of ideas for parents of school-age children, covering topics such as backpack comfort and safety, starting a new school, school avoidance, study habits, child care, television use, and alcohol abuse prevention. From the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Back to School

A collection of interesting statistics relating to education and employment. Provides data about unemployment rate and weekly earnings for different levels of education, a list of careers with above average wages and high projected growth, graphs of school enrollment by sex, and information about teacher wages. Includes links to related material. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Division of Information Services.

Consumer Product Safety Commission: America Goes Back to School.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) presents a list of downloadable publications to help "protect the children of your community as they go to and from school or while they are at play." Includes product safety tips and fact sheets on bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, playground equipment, and more.

Going Back to School

Article about the negative emotions children may experience when it is time to return to school in the fall. Includes information about what teachers may talk about on the first day of school, starting middle school, and tips to help avoid some worries on the first day back. From KidsHealth.