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3 tips to help avoid ‘senioritis’

The term actually is listed in dictionaries, and it’s one that every parent of a high school senior will hear plenty from counselors, teachers and principals.

You’re getting Googled already: A social media guide for teens

Have you thought about your reputation today? … Your online reputation, that is?

5 social media settings to enable when your kids are back in school

Back to school season is here, and it's the perfect time to set new guidelines for social media use.

Are you Classroom Ready? We’re here to answer your questions and prepare you for back to school!

Don’t panic, but schools go back into session in just weeks! So are you ready? KPRC 2 will help you prepare for school through our new station initiative, Classroom Ready.

Parents frustrated after kids arrive to school hours late as bus shortage issues continue

Students who have already started class are forced to be hours late in the morning as a shortage of bus drivers continues across Houston area schools.

5 steps to take if you want to graduate high school early

More and more students are taking advantage of the opportunity to graduate high school early, mostly a semester early in December or January.

NBA player Jarred Vanderbilt holds 3rd annual back to school giveaway

Los Angeles Lakers forward and former Houston-area McDonald’s All-American Jarred Vanderbilt held his 3rd annual Backpack Giveaway over the weekend, helping local students gear up for school.

Watch Solutionaries: School solutions

See how the Solutionaries team addresses educational challenges to exploring food insecurity and behavioral interventions.

Know a teacher who deserves recognition? Share their photo with us here

Houston Life and Shell Federal Credit Union will surprise five amazing teachers!

Free TV for college kids? It’s easier to get than you think

As someone who was once a very broke college student, having TV, let alone free TV, was an aspirational goal to have.

What parents need to know about school bus safety inspections

KPRC 2 is getting you classroom ready. With tens of thousands of students across the Houston area riding the bus to school every day, the safety of those vehicles is always top of mind for parents. School districts are required to abide by strict regulations. KPRC 2 talked to Kayne Smith, Director of Transportation Services at CyFair ISD, who walked us through the inspection process step by step.

Step up your school lunch game: A guide

Many parents have the packed-lunch thing down to a science: Throw a sandwich, an apple, some veggies or chips into a lunchbox, and call it a day. ... Let's spice up the menu, shall we?

Adopt these habits to make your kids lifelong readers

The value of reading cannot be overstated. No matter how old or young your children are, have you read with them today?

PHOTOS: First day of school awesomeness across the Houston area

The first day of school is different for schools across the Houston area, but some districts have already gone back.

Denny’s partners with Houston leaders, charities for sports-filled week of giving back to kids in the community

Denny’s joined forces with two Houston-based organizations to give back to the community. The first of two events, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, was hosted by Sister 2 Sistah and the second event, Back 2 School Basketball Camp, took place on August 3.

Buy now, pay later: Is it a friend or a foe?

Parents know the back-to-school financial struggle all too well. You gotta buy pencils, paper, safety scissors and not to mention the pressure to buy a new wardrobe for the kids. It all adds up. But what if you split it up over four interest-free payments?

Back-to-school: 5 tips for parents to help children start the year off right

It doesn’t matter how old your child is, back-to-school time is a mixture of excitement and nerves for everyone, especially as we navigate through this coronavirus pandemic.

Are you smarter than a high schooler? Take this quiz to find out

How much do you remember, or what have you retained, from high school?

‘They’ve been watching you’: How to help teen drivers stay safe on the roads

On KPRC 2+ Now, our traffic anchor spoke with law enforcement and AAA to learn about the safety and concerns with younger drivers.

These Houston-area school districts are offering students free meals

Multiple Houston-area school districts are providing free meals to children during the 2023-2024 school year.

School bullying: What you need to know to stop it, seek accountability

Going back to school means keeping our kids safe and bullying is an issue in which all school districts may have to deal.

More than 18,000 students attend Mayor Turner’s 13th Annual Back 2 School Fest at George R. Brown Convention Center

The highly anticipated 13th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest presented by Shell and produced by the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, was held this past Saturday and was one of the most successful back-to-school fests to date.

Hundreds attend Houston Mayor’s Back 2 School Festival

As the new school year approaches, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Shell have partnered to get students ready to go back to the classroom with the Mayor’s Back to School Festival

Ready for bed? Unwind your kids with these tips, tricks

Regardless of the time of year, or how old your kids are, it's important to have a system in place to wind them down at the end of the day.

You’ve reached the kindergarten finish line! 5 tips for when your child starts school

It’s hard to think of a more bittersweet moment than when you send a kid off to kindergarten for the first time.

Preventing teacher burnout before school starts

Dr. Anna Brown shares how to identify if your stress is normal and coping tips to help reduce stress & anxiety.

Show your kids’ teacher some love with personalized DIY back-to-school gifts

Choose from three back-to-school gift ideas that will impress your teachers.

Back-to-school mom hacks from Baby Chick 🐥

These products will make back to school as easy as 1, 2 3!

Hoping for a smooth freshman year? These 5 steps will help your student nail it

Starting high school can understandably create nervousness among parents and kids.

Sending your child off to school for the first time? A stress-free guide

Whether it’s pre-school, kindergarten, or even daycare, separating from your child can be tough -- in a lot of cases, tougher on the parents than the kids.

Help provide school supplies for abused and neglected children around Houston

With the start of school looming in August, now is a great time to give back to children in need of school supplies.

Classroom Ready: Here are some steps to keep students safe as they head back to class

With students heading back into the classroom soon, the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, wanted to help kids remain safe as they head back to school.

5 ways to save money on school supplies

KPRC 2 is helping you get classroom ready. We are always looking for ways to save time and money stocking up on all the school supplies your child needs. No matter which type of shopper you are we think you’ll find value to this list of ways to save on back-to-school shopping.

A special weather statement in effect for 3 regions in the area

How to keep kids healthy from colds, flus, and allergies

Will school let you know before they do a lockdown drill?

Major changes to school safety laws. How is your school district doing?