Changing bodies, more rigorous academics and new social challenges can make middle school tough for students. For children entering this environment, it's normal to be uneasy about entering a new ...

Middle school is a time of transition for young people as they develop a sense of self. At the same time, changing bodies, more rigorous academics and new social challenges can make middle school ...

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Helena middle schools have done some restructuring to train or hire teachers to assist students identified with low reading scores. The changes allowed regular classroom and special education teachers ...

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The school year is about to officially kick off, and with the current economy and unemployment affecting many families, the cost of school supplies can be a real financial strain. Fortunately, there ...

Cars with eager middle-schoolers were lined up before 7 a.m. at Paul Knox Middle School on July 22 as school staff were ready to welcome new and returning students for a brand new school year. For ...

Colorful backpacks dotted the crowds of students and families as teachers and school staff welcomed kids back to school across Middle Tennessee. The first wave of back-to-schoolers started Aug. 1 at ...