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.

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.

In the Imperial Valley, about 63 percent of students go hungry over the weekend when they aren’t at school, which is a ...