Last week we focused a Coffee Break topic on teachers getting ready to return to school and now we want to focus on students, as many children are returning to school today in Minnesota and beyond. Let's get them started off on the right track with a great set of music.

We're looking for songs that mention students, education, going to school, skipping school, objects you might find in a school, or basically any school-related situations.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what "back to school" songs do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.


Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

The White Stripes - We're Going to Be Friends
Now Now - School Friends
Semisonic - Chemistry
Burning Spear - Subject In School
Rogue Wave - College
Phoenix - School's Rules
The Beatles - Getting Better
The Soviettes - Multiply And Divide
The Coasters - Charlie Brown
Chuck Berry - School Days