UNICEF is distributing urgently needed school supplies to help children displaced by violence get back to learning.

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.

Our youth is growing into misaligned versions of themselves and the culprit is right behind them: the schoolbag.

The average cost for back-to-school supplies for families is now around $890. Families are invited to attend their local event, and each present child will receive one backpack while supplies last.

One major issue is back pain, which arises from the strain of carrying excessive weight, leading to fatigue and discomfort ...

He brought lightweight packs to millions of students and transformed the way they carried their textbooks to school.

Seattle-based entrepreneur and inventor of the modern backpack, Murray McCory, died last month at the age of 80.

Murray McCory, JanSport co-founder and modern day backpack creator, has died at 80. McCory founded JanSport in 1967 with his then-future wife and later developed a way to make smaller, softer ...

HAMAMATSU--An unusual collaboration between a newspaper delivery shop and an eyewear accessory company here led to the development of "randoseru" school backpacks that can be used as makeshift ...

Your child's school will provide information on how to get hold of a book bag. It is where your child will keep their homework, some projects they make in class and notes from their teacher.