While their parents are following the presidential campaign trail, students across the country will participate in their own election to name a "President of School Lunch" this fall. Students will learn about the candidates' nutritional values and physical fitness interests before casting their ballot to elect the nation's favorite school lunch.

This fall, lessons in fashion won't just come from the runway. Style cues will originate from a less likely place - the school hallway. Several impending style trends will impact everything from school supplies to apparel this back-to-school season.

In a world increasingly dominated by technology, familiarizing your child with a computer and online tools is more important than ever. Parents may feel the urgency to keep pace at home with the technological world their children will encounter outside the house. Here are some tips for parents.

When your kids come home from school, are they literally weighted down with homework? If so, they need an ergonomically designed backpack.

Remember when dorm food meant cooking on a hot plate? Times have changed. Here's what savvy students are doing today.

As busy as the school year is, it's still no time to let kids forget the importance of making a difference. There are plenty of simple ways to involve kids in the community when they're not in class.

Families with school-age children are expected to spend over $500 on back-to-school merchandise, according to the National Retail Federation. They'll also likely spend many days driving from store to store to get all the right items. It's no wonder parents are looking for creative ways to save money and limit their time in the car. Here are some easy ways to save time and money when seeking back-to-school bargains this year.