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The Morning Show - With Jill Riley

Coffee Break: Back to school

Students get on a school bus in St. Paul on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.
Students get on a school bus in St. Paul on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. Jeff Horwich for MPR News

by Jill Riley

September 05, 2023

Today is the first day of school for many across Minnesota. It’s a day notorious for signifying the end of summer. For some, your schedules might not change, but for others, ‘tis the season of carpooling and extracurriculars added to your calendars.

This morning, let’s pick some music that reminds us of the first day of school. Could be about teachers, the yellow-and-black buses, new friends, or even learning. Let’s see what you got.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that remind you about going back to school do you want to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Ramones - Rock 'N' Roll High School
The Replacements - Kiss Me On The Bus
The White Stripes - We're Going to Be Friends
John Sebastian - Welcome Back (Theme from Welcome Back Kotter)
Kacey Musgraves - Follow Your Arrow
Crosby Stills Nash and Young - Teach Your Children
Devendra Banhart - Be Kind
Bill Withers - Lovely Day
Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag (bonus)