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New school district for southeast MI

It's a brand new school district for southeast Michigan and on Tuesday, school doors for the Education Achievement Authority will open.
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Should you pay kids for good grades?

A new study finds 48 percent of parents reward kids with cash for good grades.
How to help ease back-to-school jitters

Going back to class or entering school for the first time can be stressful for a lot of students…and even some parents. So, how do you deal with separation anxiety or school avoidance?
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Parent rally in Detroit

Parents from all across metro Detroit are gathering on Tuesday, August 28 to speak out about school issues.
STUDY: Toxins found in school supplies

Some back-to-school supplies may contain toxic chemicals, according to a new study from the Center for Health, Environment and Justice.
Hot back to school items

We've got the gadgets, apps, and even a low-tech option for the little ones.
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Back to School: Proper sleep schedules!

Getting your kids on a proper sleep schedule as they get ready to head back to school!
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Back to school means return of head lice

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, six million to 12 million kids, between the ages of three and 11, get head lice each year.
Free backpacks today at DPS event

Hundreds of Detroit students will get school supplies and backpacks as part of a program to reduce dropout rates in the city's public schools.
SURVEY: Teens abuse substances in school

About 17% of American high school students drink, smoke or use drugs during the school day, a new survey by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University says.

PHOTOS: Share your back-to-school pics!

It's almost time to hit the books so here's your first assignment of the 2012 school year; Send us your back-to-school photos! INSIDE: View the 7 Action News team's back-to-school photos!
School lunches to get healthier

There will be more whole grains on school lunch menus this year, along with a wider selection of fruits and vegetables and other healthy options. The challenge is getting children to eat them.
Special needs kids in traditional school

The high cost of educating students with special needs is disproportionately falling on traditional public schools as other students increasingly opt for alternatives that aren't always readily open to those requiring special education.
DPS "Back to School" events guide

Detroit Public Schools are trying to help kids get readjusted and even excited about going back to school with several events planned in the coming days. INSIDE: Times and event details
“Be a Tiger for Kids”

Annual event helps underprivileged children get a first-class education.
DPS enrollment drive

Detroit Public Schools students can win prizes by creating videos for YouTube detailing why they are "in" to the district.
Down Syndrome athlete cleared to play

The council that governs high school sports in Michigan has decided that Eric Dompierre, a 19-year-old student with Down syndrome can participate in athletics during his senior year.
RANKINGS: Best back-to-school cars

If your back-to-school shopping includes a trip to the car dealership, there's a new guide that can help you narrow down the choices.
Busting Blight Near Schools

A new neighborhood revitalization project focusing on areas around nine Detroit schools was unveiled Thursday.
REPORT CARD: How your kid's school ranks

The Michigan Department of Education releases the 2012 school rankings and report cards.
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