Back to School 2007 - inRich.com

STORIES FOR COLLEGE KIDS

FIRST YEAR TEACHER
Last year, we followed Katy Butler during her first year of teaching the first grade at A.V. Norrell Elementary.
Follow her journey with our series of stories throughout the year...

BLOG

Find out the latest school news with our up-to-the minute School Zone blog!

SLIDESHOWS

Check our photos from 2006 of the first day of school at local elementary schools.

Check our photos of the first day at the newly opened Cosby High in Chesterfield from last year.

RESOURCES

K-12
The American Academy of Pediatrics' back-to-school tips for parents
The American Psychological Association's tips for families dealing with the stress of back-to-school season.
"Back-to-School Transitions: Tips for Parents" from the National Association of School Psychologists
"Back-to-school: Tips for parents" from Mental Health America.

College
Tips for parents and students on topics ranging from financial management to separation anxiety
13 financial tips for college students from Forbes.com
Tips from drSpock.com for parents helping their college students cope with separation

NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION

Enabling educators to use the newspaper in classrooms to supplement their texts and to provide up-to-date materials. Click here for more »

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

The metro Richmond area boasts nearly 100 private schools, including 25 for students with special needs. View Info Now

SCHOOL AND COLLEGE GUIDE

Profiles on every four-your college in Virginia, financial aid, community college information and options about college. Updated for 2007.View Info Now

SPECIALTY MAGAZINE

Back to School, a special magazine from the Times-Dispatch. New info on schools, tips, shopping and more. *Paid content.