Learn more As a high school teacher, I've seen school backpacks in all states of disrepair, so I know how important it is to find a bag that is durable enough to be used day in and day out.

We also include the Recon in our guide to the best backpacks for students, as it makes a great confidence-boosting gift for pupils heading off to a new school. In terms of style, its minimal ...

Anne Haverty Lawson, Bridgeport Middle School Principal Families can opt in–or out–of the program just by calling the school. There are 50 families receiving bags right now.

Whatever class your child is in, you will need a school bag that can comfortably carry books, stationery, and a snack box. At the same time, the bag needs to be weatherproof and durable.

This week, he, along with over 50 other Trumbull High School students, helped make gift bags for young patients in a regional psychiatric facility. "It’s my favorite time of the year and I ...