EAST WHITTIER - Local families that choose to home school will have a new resource at the East Whittier City School District this fall to help them plan and implement their children's education.

New charter school will focus attention on Native culture (Anchorage Daily News)

The fledgling Alaska Native charter school has found a home and will begin classes next month.

Race emerges for Position 5 on Mountain Home School Board (Baxter Bulletin)

Candidate filings Thursday for Position 5 on the Mountain Home School Board created a race for that position between the incumbent, Dr. Scott Smith, the board's vice president, and newcomer Douglas Van Dolah.

Obesity woes likely start at home (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

TUPELO - Lynne Rogers has a dream. In it, two kids are sitting in a school cafeteria. One is eating a meal prepared by the kitchen staff. The other is eating a brown bag lunch brought from home.

Back-to-School Shopping Online? Here's What You Should Know (Richfield Reaper)

(ARA) - The back-to-school shopping season can be hectic for many parents. It's no wonder that online shopping has become so popular when you can shop from home, work, and now-thanks to Blackberries and cell phones-even on the go.