Parents of elementary school students receive a steady flow of letters throughout the year as teachers notify them of class projects, parties and special events. But parents in 19 states, including ...

Schools in 21 states measure children’s body mass index (BMI) to screen for obesity, and eight states require that reports be sent home to parents to encourage treatment for overweight kids.

Did you see the story about the 11-year-old Florida girl who got a “fat letter” sent by her school? You may have heard about these fat letters. School districts in 30 states have begun sending letters ...

If their kids are frequently tardy, truant or failing to turn in homework, parents of U.S. schoolchildren expect to be notified. And in some districts, they might be contacted about yet another ...

A local filmmaker Michael Webber and his daughter, Bailey Webber, a junior at Springboro High School, have teamed up for a documentary exploring body images. The documentary’s premise: Lawmakers in ...