It’s their helper during the school day and even comes home with them at night, but your student’s backpack could be a hidden danger if not used correctly. This means, an 80-pound student should be carrying a bookbag that’s no more than 12 pounds. Plus, this doesn’t include what else your student could be packing, like an instrument or full bottle of water.
Emily Scarlett is an Anchor/Reporter at CBS 8 San Diego. She covers a diverse range of topics, including public education, early childhood education, and family dynamics, with a focus on architecture and planning as well as arts and entertainment. Emily's work has been featured in WTOL 11 and WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids, MI).
