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Student absenteeism on the rise in U.S.
Psychologist Lisa Damour joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at chronic student absenteeism across U.S. schools and what can be done to curb the growing trend.
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Gayle King's high school days
Roger Heathcote was Gayle King's teacher in high school. He and his wife Peggy let Gayle live with them her senior year when her family had to move cross-country for her father's job. They join us on "CBS Mornings" to talk about what she was like in high school.
School Matters: Teacher surprise
As part of our "School Matters" series, we've been highlighting important issues inside America's schools. Sixth grade teacher Ms. Barbara Talley joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her middle school's free food pantry that helps students focus in the classroom — and she receives a surprise donation furnished from Kind Snacks.
Student reporter joins Talk of the Table
Payton Lee is a student reporter at her middle school in Palo Alto, California. She is learning how to shoot, edit and anchor her school's morning news program. She joins "CBS Mornings" for a special back-to-school edition of Talk of the Table.
Ways to save on back-to-school shopping
Families across the country are dealing with rising prices for back-to-school shopping. With the cost of school supplies up more than 24% in the last two years, CBS News' Janet Shamlian looks at how it's impacting families and finds some ways to save.
Some high schools emphasize career education
After decades of declining enrollment in vocational arts programs, a skilled labor shortage is prompting some high schools to place a renewed emphasis on career education. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil has the story.
911inform aims to improve school safety
About 80% of school shooting victims die of preventable wounds, often because first responders can't get there fast enough. CBS News' Meg Oliver visits a school in New Jersey that has deployed 911Inform, a security monitoring program designed to speed up response times.
School counselors discuss youth mental health
Meredith Draughn, 2023 School Counselor of the Year, and Brian Coleman, 2019 School Counselor of the Year and Board Chair, Illinois School Counselors Association, join "CBS Mornings" School Matters series to discuss students' mental health as they transition into the 2023 academic year.
Back to school discounts on CBS Mornings Deals
In a special School Matters edition of CBS Mornings Deals, lifestyle host Gayle Bass shows us four products, including Izod backpacks , that might set your family up for a successful school year. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Teen advocate on helping youth mental health
Luc Swensson, an 18-year-old mental health advocate, joins "CBS Mornings" for School Matters week to discuss his mission to change the conversation around kids' mental health.
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