High-school seniors may be on the cusp of adulthood -- dating, driving and applying to colleges - but they're opting for very childish book bags for back-to-school. They’re going “back” in time.

August is winding down, so if you haven't started your back-to-school shopping, you need to get on it. Classes for some school districts and universities are set to start very soon, so save ...

Students moving on to middle or high school likely need an upgrade to their backpack, and this JiaYou backpack is ideal, with plenty of pockets, including a separate laptop compartment. Lenovo ...

Local high-school seniors may be on the cusp of adulthood — dating, driving and applying to colleges – but they’re opting for very childish book bags for back-to-school. Backpacks festooned ...

Other districts, like Belleville Township High School District 201, don’t require a specific type or size of backpack. Students there can also carry their backpacks throughout the school day.

Tri-Valley Haven, which provides housing and support services for the homeless and victims of domestic and sexual abuse, is now collecting school supplies and backpacks for students in all grades, ...

From preschool to high school, we've found the best backpacks for kids. Shop our top picks for this back-to-school season.

Though backpack bans are rare, school leaders across the state face a similar imperative to protect students from violence by any means necessary, oftentimes with limited resources at their ...