A kid’s backpack needs to check a lot of boxes ... Durability: How well do these backpacks hold up to daily use? Do they wipe clean? What do they look like after being washed?

Here are three things you can toss in your child's backpack to make sure he has a good day. A bouncy rubber ball. Having this simple toy stashed away is a great way to encourage playtime on the fly.

Huntsville City Schools officials say a firearm discharged from a 2nd grader's backpack at Challenger Elementary School on ...