Back to school: Shopping and advice

By Jennifer Bergerjennifer.berger@newsday.comAugust 23, 2019

Get a head start on gearing up for the school year by shopping for the latest fashion at Long Island shops, staying up to date on trends for kids, teens and college students, and picking up tips on how to help your student succeed.

Back-to-school trends, new products, supplies, more for 2019

Guide to the latest fashion, gadgets, supplies and more.

10 things LI teachers wish parents knew as kids head back to school

From the benefits of playing Yahtzee to understanding that a school day is like a Broadway show.

Items to keep students safe at college

Equip college students with these dorm and campus products to help keep them (and their belongings) secure.

New back-to-school backpacks

Backpack suggestions for every age.

New back-to-school lunchboxes for kids

Your kids can tote their midday meal to school in style with these new lunchboxes.

Long Island teachers Kristen and Shawn Meyer of East Islip win makeovers

He was stuck in athletic wear, she was (still) wearing maternity clothes -- we treated them to a revamp.

17 steps high school seniors should take this summer to be ready for campus in the fall

Advice includes making hotel plans for parents' weekend and emailing club presidents.

Stores that offer discounts to students and teachers

Stores that offer discounts to teachers and students with a flash of a school I.D.

LI college students offer tips for studying abroad

Students back from Europe, Australia and Asia share what they wish they'd known before they left.

Latest back-to-school dorm room décor

Spruce up dorm rooms, bedrooms and study spaces with plush pillows, portable speakers and sleek bookends.

Long Island college students share tips on packing for school

Upperclassmen share what's necessary -- and not -- to have in your closet at school.

9 tips for getting back into the back-to-school routine

From breakfasts to bedtime, LI experts offer their best tips

Back-to-school shopping: Tips for saving money on supplies, clothing, more

How to save money on school supplies, clothing and more.

Gap year programs for college-bound students

14 ways to spend the year abroad.

30 tips for a successful school year

Long Island teachers and administrators offer advice to help students succeed.

Books every parent should read to their kids before kindergarten

LI librarians chose their favorite books for parents to read to their kids before kindergarten.

Amazon FreeTime's top 30 educational apps for kids of all ages

Amazon's most-popular apps for science, spelling, math and more.

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