It isn’t just tuition increases that are driving up the cost of college. Around the country, deep budget cuts are forcing colleges to lay off instructors and eliminate some classes, making it harder for students to get into the courses they need to earn their degree.

Nearly14 percent of children in the U.S. have high blood pressure.
For children, there is no single measurement for high blood pressure because blood pressure rises as a child grows.
Researchers have found 75 percent of children with high blood pressure are not diagnosed with the condition.

Some Massachusetts high school students will soon be subject to alcohol breath tests at school. While it’s not uncommon for schools to test students at the prom, the school committee informally agreed to a new high school plan that allows breathalyzer tests during the school day.

A 5-year-old Texas Kindergartner was crushed to death in front of her classmates when a portable closet fell on top of her during gym class Wednesday.

A dozen elementary school students have been suspended after something described as “inappropriate” and “sexual” happened on a Connecticut elementary school bus. It was so bad that 12 Generali Elementary School students will be transferred to other schools after they serve out their suspensions.

Whoever said names will never hurt you was wrong, according to a new study. The study from the University of Illinois suggests dealing with classmate put-downs can make it harder for good students to learn and make it more difficult for students who are behind to catch up.

Should parents get involved in their children’s issues? Here’s some expert advice on seven common situations, so you’ll know when to meddle and when to stay mum.

An increasing number of college students are turning to private loans—one of the riskiest ways to pay for schooling, according to an education organization that compared them to credit-card debt.

As college students across the country tuck into their first dining hall meals, thoughts of unwanted weight gain may be dancing through their heads. Here are some tips on how to avoid the dreaded “Freshman 15.“

New students under the age of 22 at the University of Kansas will have to complete a two-hour training course on the effects and dangers of alcohol.

The American Council on Exercise and Fitness has developed a list of ten fun activities to keep kids busy and active. The list provides a wide range of accessible options for children and families.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has changed the requirements for some students returning to school.

FasTracKids provides an educational advantage by encouraging children to discover a love of learning in a fun and interactive setting. 

The Boys and Girls Club of the Trident Area is starting a summer English Language program to help the Hispanic students of Goodwin Elementary school. 

The school year ends with uncertainity for a 13-year-old student who is fighting a transfer to another school.