Best back-to-school deals for 2025: Apple, Allbirds, Staples and more

Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.

200 metro Atlanta families line up for back-to-school shoe giveaway

More than 200 Atlanta-area families received a welcome boost as part of a back-to-school shoe giveaway hosted Tuesday morning at Soul Play on Ponce.

Thousands of metro Atlanta students attend back-to-school giveaways

As summer break draws to a close, school districts across metro Atlanta are preparing for the start of a new academic year, with many students heading back to classrooms as early as this week.

Back-to-school shopping starts earlier as parents try to beat tariffs

Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.

Majority US families expect to maintain or increase back-to-school spending, survey finds

Nearly 3 in 4 US families plan to spend the same or more on back-to-school shopping this fall, according to a new survey from PwC, signaling strong demand despite inflation and tariff-related price pressures.

California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir

As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.

Fulton County, Fulton County DA provide supplies to needy students

Fulton County hosted two back-to-school giveaway events Saturday, organized by the Fulton County District Attorney's Office, in South Fulton and Sandy Springs.

Douglas County welcomes new educators this new school year

On its first day of school, Douglas County Schools welcomed 284 new teachers to its system. Recruiting and retaining teachers is a key issue for districts across the state and nation.

Here's how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classroom

With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.

Here's how much parents spend on average for back-to-school supplies

A recent survey of American parents found how much parents spend on average for back-to-school supplies per child, per year. It also found the highest-spending and lowest-spending states.

Cobb County students take test bus ride ahead of 1st day of school

Children in Cobb County will make their way back to class on Thursday, but some of the district's youngest students are getting a practice ride on the bus before their first day.

1K students receive new shoes, school supplies from Change Church

On July 20, 2024, Change Church, in partnership with The Change Foundation and local businesses, hosted the 2nd Annual Change Mart.

Back-to-School 2024: When does school start in metro Atlanta?

As summer winds down, excitement fills the air in metro Atlanta as students prepare to return to school. Here is a list of start dates.