Fraud EDU: Understanding back-to-school scams

As the university term kicks off, many schools—elementary, central, and high—are already back in session. It’s a busy time of year. Students are adjusting to new schedules, classes, and teachers. Meanwhile, parents are dealing with a lot: Who’s dropping the kids off tomorrow? Are the lunch accounts settled? When’s the tuition due? And do college […]

MCAS Yuma holds Back-to-School Resource Fair

Marine Corps Resource Fair Supports Military Families in Yuma On July 24th, the Marine Corps Community Services hosted its annual school resource fair at Sonolump Ebro, located in Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. This event was designed to assist military families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. According to Candice Brown, the […]

Back-to-School Scams: The Essentials You Need to Know

The university term is just around the corner. Meanwhile, elementary, Central, and High Schools have already kicked off the new school year. It’s a busy time. Students are learning their new schedules, adjusting to different classes and teachers. Parents have their hands full—who’s dropping the kids off tomorrow? Are the lunch accounts funded? When’s tuition […]

Understanding Back-to-School Scams: A Guide to Common Fraud Tactics

As the university term kicks off, many schools—elementary, Central, and High—have already welcomed students back. It’s a busy time. Kids are getting used to their new schedules, classes, and teachers. Meanwhile, parents are grappling with their own sets of concerns. Who’s on drop-off duty tomorrow? Are the lunch accounts filled? When’s the tuition due? And […]

Mom Reportedly Fired Shots at Back-to-School Fair After Son’s Altercation

Mother Arrested After Firing Shots at North Carolina Fair A mother from North Carolina was taken into custody on Saturday for discharging a firearm at a back-to-school event while attempting to intervene in a fight between her son and another boy, as reported by WBTV. Cherez Davis allegedly fired two shots to break up the […]

Governor Ivey encourages students to embrace boldness in her back-to-school video message.

Governor Ivey Addresses Students on Return to School This week, as students in Alabama headed back to school, Governor Kay Ivey shared a video message emphasizing the connection between education and the nation’s future. “Alabama students, that’s Governor Kay Ivey,” she declared in her back-to-school address, expressing her anticipation for the new school year. With […]

Nearly A Third Of Families Expect Back-To-School Shopping To Push Them Into Debt

American families are struggling with back-to-school costs as inflation continues to put pressure on household budgets, according to a survey released Monday by financial services company Bankrate. About 31% of back-to-school shoppers plan to go into debt or are already in debt to buy school supplies, clothing and other back-to-school essentials. investigation A Bankrate survey […]

StreeHeat back-to-school drive returns July 13

Las Vegas-based charitable nonprofit Street Heat Ministries will host its second annual backpack drive for underprivileged students in Sedona. The drive, aimed at preschool through middle school students, will take place on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Club Wyndham Sedona (1500 Kestrel Circle). “The first event was a huge […]

Back-to-School Bash at Quincie Douglas Center

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Hundreds of backpacks were handed out to students this morning during the back-to-school bash at the Quincy Douglas Center. The event was sponsored by Tucson’s 5th District Council Office and Tucson Parks and Recreation. The goal was to help prepare Tucson students for the upcoming school year by providing them with […]