AIE — Adventures In Education

Apr 7, 2008 - Learning and meeting your teachers' expectations One of the easiest ways to improve your grades is to follow some basic steps to determine your teachers' expectations. Follow these closely, and you'll be well on your way. (Adventures In Education)

Mar 31, 2008 - All about tests The PSAT, SAT, ACT - keeping up with all these tests takes time. But you can simplify things, if you follow these easy steps: (Adventures In Education)

Mar 24, 2008 - Service to America President George W. Bush has called on Americans to commit at least 4,000 hours - the equivalent of two years over the course of their lives - to the service of others. (Adventures In Education)

Mar 24, 2008 - The health benefits of volunteering Not only does volunteering help improve your community and the lives of others, it can also improve your physical and mental health! (Adventures In Education)

Mar 17, 2008 - Explore your interests Do you know what kind of career you are interested in, or are you still learning about different fields? (Adventures In Education)

Mar 17, 2008 - Research careers online Research the types of careers available to people with your interests and skills. (Adventures In Education)

Mar 10, 2008 - Leadership and college admissions. When you're looking for activities to get involved in, find ones that interest you. (Adventures In Education)

Mar 3, 2008 - Smart volunteering. One way to get involved is to volunteer in your community. But how can you get started, and more importantly, why should you do it? (Adventures In Education)

Feb 25, 2008 - Get involved. Getting involved with school is a fun way for students to try new things, meet people, and get more out of their free time. (Adventures In Education)

Feb 18, 2008 - Excuses, excuses. Read through the top excuses that high school students have given for not continuing their education after high school. (Adventures In Education)

Feb 11, 2008 - Start planning for college. Where do your students picture themselves after high school? (Adventures In Education)

Feb 4, 2008 - Who's your competition? Have you ever stopped to wonder who will be your competition for jobs once you enter the job market? (Adventures In Education)

Jan 28, 2008 - Types of financial aid. Although there is need-based financial aid that may not be available to the wealthiest students, the truth is that there are many forms of aid that are not determined by financial need at all. (Adventures In Education)

Jan 21, 2008 - Top Issue For D.C. Schools? Parents. Seven in 10 D.C. residents believe the city's public schools are performing inadequately, with the lack of parental involvement still cited as the biggest problem facing the nearly 50,000-student system, a Washington Post poll has found. (Washington Post)

Jan 21, 2008 - Ten steps to financial aid. Know Before You Go™ reveals the ten steps to applying for college financial aid. (Adventures In Education)

Jan 14, 2008 - Scholarship scams. There isn't a fool-proof method for determining scholarship scams, but some warning signs include guarantees of winning, implying that anyone is eligible, or pressure tactics. (Adventures In Education)

Jan 7, 2008 - What's a FAFSA? The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, usually the first step in seeking financial aid for your higher education. (Adventures In Education)

Dec 31, 2007 - College: How much is it going to cost? Figuring out what college will cost depends on many things; every case is unique. However, it's possible to get an idea of what college may cost when your turn comes. (Adventures In Education)

Dec 10, 2007 - Five tips for volunteering. Volunteering will help you develop skills, gain work experience, develop knowledge of different career settings, create a network for job finding, discover your hidden strengths and talents, gain self-confidence, find references, and build a sense of independence. (Adventures In Education)

Dec 3, 2007 - Lend a helping hand. You've probably heard about the importance of helping others. Maybe you've even volunteered. But have you thought about how helping others helps you to improve yourself? (Adventures In Education)

Nov 26, 2007 - Develop a study plan. What's the easiest way to learn course content? Read the recommended text passages, attend class regularly, listen intently, and take your own notes. In addition, you might find it helpful to develop a study plan. (Adventures In Education)

Nov 19, 2007 - What's your learning style? The way in which you take in information, sort, retain, retrieve, and reproduce it depends a lot on your style of learning. (Adventures In Education)

Nov 12, 2007 - The basics of college entrance exams. Students should start getting prepared now to take their college entrance exams. (Adventures In Education)

Nov 5, 2007 - Creating a positive study environment. Making a special place where students can study on a daily basis can help them get their assigned work done faster. (Adventures In Education)

Oct 29, 2007 - How to spot scholarship scams. As your students sort through the information they receive about scholarship programs, they should keep in mind that not every offer is as good as it seems. (Adventures In Education)

Oct 22, 2007 - How to increase your chances with scholarships. When it comes to scholarships, there are many things you can do to improve your chances. (Adventures In Education)

Oct 15, 2007 - Important definitions related to scholarships. As you apply for scholarships, you may find our list of scholarship-related terms helpful. (Adventures In Education)

Oct 8, 2007 - Finding scholarship sources: The obvious and the not so obvious. You know that you should apply for as many scholarships as you can to help finance your college education, but do you know how to find them? (Adventures In Education)

Oct 1, 2007 - Debunking myths: The truth about scholarships. You've probably heard a lot of different myths about scholarships. In this week's issue we discuss some common myths and some of the truths behind those myths. (Adventures In Education)

Sep 26, 2007 - Efforts to Create a Standard Early-Admissions Policy Run Into Trouble. When it comes to college admissions, how early is too early? (The New York Times)

Sep 25, 2007 - How a Virtual AP Course Changed Her Son. Maria Allen worried about her son Matthew's prospects in high school and beyond. He had always been regarded as an underachiever by his teachers. He received B's in middle school with virtually no effort because he did well on what were, she thought, very easy tests. (Washington Post)

Sep 24, 2007 - All about your college application: part 2. This week's edition features the second part of our college application tips. (Adventures In Education)

Sep 17, 2007 - All about your college application: part 1. This week's edition features the first part of our college application tips. (Adventures In Education)

Sep 10, 2007 - Writing effective essays. In this week's edition, we discuss the significant role that writing will play in the admissions process. (Adventures In Education)

Sep 3, 2007 - Basic parts of a college application. All college applications request the same types of basic information. This week we provide a quick rundown of what your students may be expected to provide as they begin applying. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 27, 2007 - Understanding the college admissions process. Your students should understand the different types of college applications before they begin the process. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 20, 2007 - Getting experience. Learn how to increase the chances of getting a first job by expanding how you think about job experience. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 13, 2007 - Exploring your school options. Help in choosing a college is available from the Web and many other sources. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 13, 2007 - School Translators Can Help Parents Lost in the System. With 40 employees and a $4.5 million annual budget, the translation office for New York City's public schools claims to be the largest of its kind in the country. (The New York Times)

Aug 12, 2007 - Va. Raises Bar With VIP Award for Schools. To spur improvement in academic performance, Virginia plans to honor excellence with an award for what the state calls "VIP schools." (Washington Post)

Aug 12, 2007 - Joanne Levy-Prewitt is an independent college admissions adviser who works with students throughout the Bay Area / COLLEGE BOUND / A weekly guide to higher education. Question: My daughter is a rising senior. She is bright, athletic and does volunteer work. She has A's in all her classes, very high SAT scores and will graduate high school with eight advanced-placement classes on her transcript. She will apply to small... (SF Gate)

Aug 11, 2007 - Students teach educators about schools. Teens research some of L.A.'s most troubled schools and report to the mayor's team. (Los Angeles Times)

Aug 6, 2007 - Exploring career interests. Some students don't know exactly where to start with exploring their career interests; in this issue we help make it easier. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 23, 2007 - Learning about history. If your students are going on a vacation this summer, they should do a bit of research to learn about the history of the place they'll be visiting. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 16, 2007 - Learning about art. The visual arts can provide inspiration for just about anyone. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 16, 2007 - Nipping bias in the bud. Some preschools are using a special program to teach their students, before prejudices take hold, to respect cultural, racial and religious diversity. (Los Angeles Times)

Jul 15, 2007 - School Diversity Based on Income Segregates Some. Recent experiments show how hard it can be to balance academic success and socioeconomic and racial diversity. (The New York Times)

Jul 9, 2007 - Learning about science. Get some good ideas on how students can improve their science knowledge this summer. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 2, 2007 - Gain a different perspective. By understanding where other people are coming from and stepping out of their comfort zone, students can begin to see things in a different light. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 25, 2007 - Avoiding debt and saving for the future. As your students gain financial independence, they should remember to keep an eye on their money. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 25, 2007 - Disciplinary Policy in Texas Schools Raises Concerns. A growing number of kids in Texas are being suspended or expelled for relatively minor, non-violent offenses. But researchers say that this "zero tolerance" approach leads more kids to drop out. (NPR)

Jun 24, 2007 - Study on I.Q. Prompts Debate on Family Dynamics. New evidence tying birth order to I.Q. has intensified the debate over what family dynamics enhance intelligence. (The New York Times)

Jun 18, 2007 - Learning to increase income and decrease expenses. Ways your students can increase their income, decrease their expenses, and put their plans to work. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 11, 2007 - Rating Education Gains. We seem to be doing a bit better educating our most disadvantaged students. But many educators think that is not enough. (Washington Post)

Jun 11, 2007 - Personal Health: When School Is Out, Getting Good Food In. Summer is an ideal time to start children on a wholesome nutritional track and to encourage enjoyable physical activities. (The New York Times)

Jun 11, 2007 - Spending smarts: Wants and needs. As your students venture forward, more financial responsibilities will become theirs to manage. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 4, 2007 - Income and expenses: A balancing act. Have your students ever sat down to compare what they ''make'' with what they ''spend?'' (Adventures In Education)

May 28, 2007 - A college representative on the importance of work experience. AIE chats with Brother Victor Monette, associate director for student financial services at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. (Adventures In Education)

May 21, 2007 - Beating summer boredom. Before things slow down too much, your students should consider taking on some of the summer projects on our list. (Adventures In Education)

May 14, 2007 - First impressions. Your students have applied for the perfect job, and the organization calls to schedule an interview. Now what? (Adventures In Education)

May 7, 2007 - The high school student resume. A resume gives students the ability to market themselves, to include and highlight the information that they want potential employers to focus on. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 30, 2007 - Find your next job at a job fair. Simple guidance students can use to make the most of their job fair experience. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 30, 2007 - Keeping Kids in the Classroom. The problem of truancy has drawn widespread attention this year, prompting some area lawmakers to call for tough measures to keep track of the most habitual offenders and leading school officials to crack down on those who constantly skip class. (Washington Post)

Apr 30, 2007 - P.E. Classes Turn to Video Game That Works Legs. Schools are deploying Dance Dance Revolution as the latest weapon in the battle against childhood obesity. (The New York Times)

Apr 23, 2007 - Year-end study success As your students begin their end-of-semester reviews, our checklist may come in handy. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 19, 2007 - Advanced Courses for Everyone: A Good Policy? Next month, Newsweek magazine is scheduled to publish its annual list of America's Best High Schools, based on a measure I invented a decade ago that takes into account Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Cambridge test participation. Seventy percent of Washington area public high... (Washington Post)

Apr 19, 2007 - Laws Limit Options When a Student Is Mentally Ill. For the most part, universities cannot tell parents about their children's problems without the student's consent. (The New York Times)

Apr 16, 2007 - Making use of helpful study techniques. Help your students get ahead with these study time tips and tricks. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 9, 2007 - Figuring out your teachers' expectations. One of the easiest ways for students to improve their grades is to follow these basic steps to determine their teachers' expectations. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 2, 2007 - My space, my time: How to study. Although studying can be a challenge, it must be done if students want to achieve academic success. (Adventures In Education)

Mar 27, 2007 - Ticket to UCLA rides on bigger picture. A rare peek into the new 'holistic' admissions process shows that personal factors are no longer reviewed separately from academics. (Los Angeles Times)

Mar 26, 2007 - Is This the Answer to Drug Use? For middle and high school students in about two dozen districts in New Jersey, random drug tests have become routine. (The New York Times)

Mar 26, 2007 - Explore your interests. With the end of the school year fast approaching, now is the time for students to start searching for a summer job that will give them a taste of the working world. (Adventures In Education)

Mar 19, 2007 - Leadership and college admissions. Activities that give students the chance to take on leadership roles can show admissions counselors at the colleges they're applying to that they are top candidates. (Adventures In Education)

Mar 12, 2007 - Service to America. With time off from classes, spring break is an ideal time for students to contribute service to the community. (Adventures In Education)

Mar 6, 2007 - Baltimore Students Join JROTC to Improve Lives. Some students trying to improve their lives at Northwestern High School in Baltimore are turning to the military. They're joining the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, to learn discipline and hard work at a school that struggles with high absenteeism and low test scores. (NPR)

Mar 5, 2007 - Smart volunteering. One way for students to get involved is to volunteer in their communities. But how can they get started, and more importantly, why should they do it? (Adventures In Education)

Feb 26, 2007 - Get involved. Getting involved with school is a fun way for students to try new things, meet people, and get more out of their free time. (Adventures In Education)

Feb 19, 2007 - Excuses, excuses. Read through the top excuses that high school students have given for not continuing their education after high school. (Adventures In Education)

Feb 12, 2007 - Start planning for college. Where do your students picture themselves after high school? (Adventures In Education)

Feb 9, 2007 - Tests can help identify a boy's learning problem. Could my 12-year-old stepson have attention deficit disorder or some other learning disorder? (Washington Post)

Feb 8, 2007 - Advanced placement tests are leaving some behind. African-American students, who made up 14 percent of the student population last year, were only 7 percent of the participants in Advanced Placement courses. (The New York Times)

Feb 7, 2007 - African American History Month. Sixty resources for learning about Frederick Douglass, the Harlem Renaissance, the 369th Infantry, Brown v. Board of Education, Martin Luther King, the civil rights movement, and more. (U.S. Department of Education)

Feb 5, 2007 - Who's your competition? Have your students ever stopped to wonder who their competition for jobs will be once they enter the job market? (Adventures In Education)

Jan 30, 2007 - New studies say AP works. The College Board releases its annual Advanced Placement Report to the Nation next week. (Washington Post)

Jan 29, 2007 - Pushing back at bullying. An anti-bias program provides a forum for teenagers where voices are heard and tears and apologies flow. (The New York Times)

Jan 27, 2007 - Cracking the books for financial aid to college. As the price of a degree at a private college shoots toward the cost of a Lamborghini, parents and grandparents are looking for a leg up as well as to correct mistakes that could cost them dearly when applying for need-based financial aid. (The New York Times)

Jan 28, 2007 - Forget Yale — Go State. College sophomore Carli McGoff could have attended the University of Maryland directly from high school, but she opted instead to attend Montgomery College on a merit scholarship for two years and live at home. (Washington Post)

Jan 22, 2007 - Ten steps to financial aid. Know Before You Go™ reveals the ten steps to applying for college financial aid. (Adventures In Education)

Jan 15, 2007 - Scholarship scams. There isn't a fool-proof method for determining scholarship scams, but some warning signs include guarantees of winning, implying that anyone is eligible, or pressure tactics. (Adventures In Education)

Jan 14, 2007 - Students' federal aid gets boost. Students who will be attending college in 2007-08 should start filling out the federal government's financial aid form, even if they filled it out last year and were denied assistance. (SF Gate)

Jan 11, 2007 - Apply now for financial aid for 2007-08 academic year. As the season for college students to apply for financial aid gets under way, Secretary Spellings encouraged all students to file for a share of the more than $80 billion in federal grants, loans and work-study assistance to help pay for postsecondary education. (U.S. Department of Education)

Jan 8, 2007 - What's a FAFSA? The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, usually the first step in seeking financial aid for a student's higher education. (Adventures In Education)

Jan 8, 2007 - NYC schools turn to phonics to boost reading. With tens of thousands of middle-school students reading below grade level, New York City has turned to a popular phonics-based program to help those kids relearn the basics. Member station WNYC's Beth Fertig reports. (NPR)

Jan 8, 2007 - An educational alternative is winning students over. Ninth-grader Anabel Gonzalez was in danger of dropping out of school. And she didn't care. (Los Angeles Times)

Jan 6, 2007 - Latina program gets a second try. Tania Montoya knows many Latina girls who never received encouragement from their parents to attend college. But with the help of a program offered by the San Mateo County Office of Education, Montoya, 18, and her mother began preparing for college when she was in the fifth grade. (MercuryNews.com)

Jan 2, 2007 - On the Web, ''Dear Diary'' becomes ''Dear World.'' Emily Butler used to keep a pen-and-paper diary. But after her mother found it, the Arlington teenager started pouring out her feelings online. (Washington Post)

Jan 1, 2007 - College: How much is it going to cost? Figuring out what college will cost depends on many things; every case is unique. However, it's possible for students to get an idea of what college may cost when their turn comes. (Adventures In Education)

Dec 18, 2006 - Happy Holidays from AIE. As students finish up their exams, we hope they'll take time to take a break and enjoy the holiday season. (Adventures In Education)

Dec 15, 2006 - Schools report urges drastic change, higher salaries. An independent commission yesterday proposed dramatic changes that would shake up American public education in an effort to make the nation more competitive globally. (Washington Post)

Dec 15, 2006 - Students invited to aid Katrina recovery. In the 1930s, the government put more than 4 million people to work in two months through the Civil Works Project, a bold step to relieve America's record unemployment and poverty during the Great Depression. (MercuryNews.com)

Dec 14, 2006 - A boost in high school courses at college level. Kay Barcus has more experience with Advanced Placement, and its alternatives, than most parents in Prince William County. Her two older children took introductory courses in college at about the same time her two younger children were taking AP courses, supposedly the equivalent of the same college... (Washington Post)

Dec 13, 2006 - Study: Raise teacher pay to improve education. A new study by education researchers concludes that the best way to improve the quality of teaching is to pay teachers more. And to pay good teachers even more. (NPR)

Dec 11, 2006 - Five tips for volunteering. Volunteering will help students develop skills, gain work experience, develop knowledge of different career settings, create a network for job finding, discover hidden strengths and talents, gain self-confidence, find references, and build a sense of independence. (Adventures In Education)

Dec 4, 2006 - Lend a helping hand. Students have probably heard about the importance of helping others. They may have even volunteered. But have they thought about how helping others helps them to improve themselves? (Adventures In Education)

Nov 29, 2006 - In Kalamazoo, a promise boosts school enrollment. A bold, new experiment in southwestern Michigan is filling public-school classrooms and reshaping a community. The Kalamazoo Promise is an offer made by anonymous donors to help pay college tuition for high school seniors. (NPR)

Nov 27, 2006 - Develop a study plan. What's the easiest way for students to learn course content? Read the recommended text passages, attend class regularly, listen intently, and take their own notes. In addition, they might find it helpful to develop a study plan. (Adventures In Education)

Nov 27, 2006 - Redesigned Web site features improved resources ''For Familes and Students.'' TG Online provides information to help students and their families prepare and pay for college. (TG Online)

Nov 21, 2006 - A snapshot of the State of U.S. Education. Did you know that most parents report being very satisfied with their child's school? Did you know that distance education courses are offered at more than half the country's two- and four-year postsecondary institutions? (Washington Post)

Nov 20, 2006 - What's your learning style? The way in which students take in information, sort, retain, retrieve, and reproduce it depends a lot on their style of learning. (Adventures In Education)

Nov 18, 2006 - To ease college admission, some say stick with the flute (or physics team). Parents: You've designed schedules, organized carpools, parlayed your way into the right camps for 12 long years. Piano lessons at 3, Spanish classes at 5, soccer games from age 8 through 14, a panoply of activities designed to give your kid the upper hand in getting into the college of her dreams. (Washington Post)

Nov 16, 2006 - Low-income pupils still lag on tests. Despite a consistent rise in test scores, the achievement gap between poor Californians and their middle-class fellow students might be growing, a University of California-Berkeley report shows. (MercuryNews.com)

Nov 13, 2006 - The basics of college entrance exams. Students should start getting prepared now to take their college entrance exams. (Adventures In Education)

Nov 6, 2006 - Creating a positive study environment. Making a special place where students can study on a daily basis can help them get their assigned work done faster. (Adventures In Education)

Nov 2, 2006 - Success? That's not an elective. IN his first year as principal of Jordan High School in Watts, Stephen Strachan ordered 743 suspensions - 600 more than the principal the year before - to punish students for fighting, defying authority, defacing the campus and disrupting classes. His second year, he suspended students 596 times. (Los Angeles Times)

Nov 1, 2006 - On education: For Hispanic parents, lessons on helping with the homework. For immigrant parents, helping their children absorb lessons in an inscrutable language in a strange country has always been a distinctive challenge. (The New York Times)

Oct 30, 2006 - How to spot scholarship scams. As students sort through the information they receive about scholarship programs, they should keep in mind that not every offer is as good as it seems. (Adventures In Education)

Oct 23, 2006 - How to increase your chances with scholarships. When it comes to scholarships, there are many things students can do to improve their chances. (Adventures In Education)

Oct 18, 2006 - Recommended reading: Breaking the glass ceiling. Learn which books a leader of a female executives group would suggest to women seeking to advance in management. (CareerJournal)

Oct 16, 2006 - Important definitions related to scholarships. As students apply for scholarships, they may find our list of scholarship-related terms helpful. (Adventures In Education)

Oct 9, 2006 - Finding scholarship sources: The obvious and the not so obvious. You know that you should apply for as many scholarships as you can to help finance your college education, but do you know how to find them? (Adventures In Education)

Oct 4, 2006 - On education: Demoting advanced placement. The public school in Scarsdale, N.Y., which is known for turning out some of the nation's finest college prospects, is contemplating eliminating Advanced Placement courses. (The New York Times)

Oct 3, 2006 - Early repairs in foundation for reading. To help identify and treat children with severe reading problems earlier, new diagnostic tests are available to measure a child's fluency with the skills that are the foundation of reading. (The New York Times)

Oct 2, 2006 - Debunking myths: The truth about scholarships. You've probably heard a lot of different myths about scholarships. In this week's issue we discuss some common myths and some of the truths behind those myths. (Adventures In Education)

Sep 25, 2006 - All about your college application: part 2. This week's edition features the second part of our college application tips. (Adventures In Education)

Sep 24, 2006 - The Encyclopedia of Earth. The Encyclopedia is a free, fully searchable collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts who collaborate and review each other's work. The articles are written in non-technical language and will be useful to students, educators, scholars, professionals, as well as to the general public (Peter Scott's Library Blog)

Sep 23, 2006 - 'STRIVE' program yields first five grads. Five of the nation's newest college grads earned degrees from a model program that offers college courses and a supported-living environment for mentally disabled students. As Susan Sharon of Maine Public Radio reports, the five members of STRIVE U's first class now have their own apartments and jobs. (NPR)

Sep 18, 2006 - All about your college application: part 1. This week's edition features the first part of our college application tips. (Adventures In Education)

Sep 13, 2006 - Harvard to drop early admissions. Harvard College announced yesterday that it will end its early-admissions program, saying it wants to minimize what has become a high-pressure process for some high-schoolers. (Washington Post)

Sep 11, 2006 - Writing effective essays. In this week's edition, we discuss the significant role that writing will play in the admissions process. (Adventures In Education)

Sep 10, 2006 - Fun perks but lots to do for seniors. Annandale High School senior Brandon Healy shook his head as he wrote the to-do list for the homecoming week bonfire: Call the fire department, get the wood. The list was growing, the homework was piling up, he needed to sign up for the SAT — and it was only the first week of school. (Washington Post)

Sep 7, 2006 - Preparing Hispanic parents and children for school. A museum on Long Island is offering a program to introduce children from immigrant Hispanic families to an American classroom before they walk into one. (The New York Times)

Sep 7, 2006 - Report finds U.S. students lagging in finishing college. A new report says that the United States ranks seventh among developed nations for 25- to 34-year-olds in college completion rates. (The New York Times)

Sep 7, 2006 - Study Faults the High Cost of Higher Education. WASHINGTON - An independent report on higher education flunks most states when it comes to affordability. It gives better but mixed grades in other areas, such as college participation and completion rates. (Los Angeles Times)

Sep 4, 2006 - Basic parts of a college application. All college applications request the same types of basic information. This week we provide a quick rundown of what students may be expected to provide as they begin applying. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 31, 2006 - TG redesigns Spanish-language college/career-planning Web site. Site provides information to help students prepare for college. (TG)

Aug 28, 2006 - Understanding the college admissions process. Students should understand the different types of application before they begin the process. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 28, 2006 - College admissions mania: can't we all just chill out? Rory didn't get into Yale. Neither did Thomas. Gina did, though, and together their tales of rejection or triumph offer a lesson of considerable social significance - even if one of these students is a fictional character in a raunchy summer movie. (Los Angeles Times)

Aug 27, 2006 - In schools across U.S., the melting pot overflows. The children of baby boomers and foreign-born parents are sending a demographic bulge through the schools. (The New York Times)

Aug 21, 2006 - Getting experience. Learn how to increase the chances of getting a first job by expanding how you think about job experience. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 21, 2006 - America's best colleges 2007 Find out which schools are No. 1 in this year's college rankings. (U.S. News & World Report)

Aug 20, 2006 - College rankings could use an upgrade. As prospective college students begin their search for the perfect school, U.S. News and World Report has released its annual ranking of American universities. Michael McPherson, a former president at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn., suggests ways to make the rankings more useful to school administrators, parents and students. (NPR)

Aug 15, 2006 - 'American ABC:' Back to school in the 19th century. As summer dwindles away and back-to-school time approaches, an exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum looks at life around the schoolhouse in the 19th century. (NPR)

Aug 15, 2006 - U.S. pushes the use of tutors at failing schools. One of the key provisions of the No Child Left Behind law is that children in failing schools should be given extra help in the form of tutoring. Yet millions of students who are eligible for tutoring aren't getting it. The U.S Education Department is warning school districts that, this fall, they must do a better job of signing families up. (NPR)

Aug 14, 2006 - Exploring your school options. Help in choosing a college is available from the Web and many other sources. (AIEmail)

Aug 8, 2006 - TG redesigns college/career-planning Web site. Site provides more information to help students prepare, pay for college. (TG Online)

Aug 7, 2006 - Exploring career interests. When it comes to exploring careers interests, some students don't know where to start. In this issue we'll help make it easier. (AIEmail)

Aug 4, 2006 - U.S. issues new rules on schools and disability. School districts will now be allowed to find new ways to identify children as learning disabled, rather than relying on intelligence tests in third or fourth grade. (The New York Times)

Jul 31, 2006 - Learning about music. High school students already know a lot about their favorite type of music; however, it's important for them to expand their horizons and learn about styles they are not so familiar with. (AIEmail)

Jul 27, 2006 - Guggenheim study suggests arts education benefits literacy skills. The study found that students in an arts program performed better in six categories of literacy and critical thinking skills. (The New York Times)

Jul 27, 2006 - Careers considered the most prestigious. Americans hold these professions with the highest regard, according to a Harris Interactive poll. (CollegeJournal)

Jul 26, 2006 - On education: In kindergarten playtime, a new meaning for 'play'. Across the nation, there is less time for play even for the youngest students as many schools try to teach reading, writing and arithmetic as early as possible. (The New York Times)

Jul 26, 2006 - Public vs. private school report spurs controversy. A new report from the U.S. Education Department counters the popularly held notion that private schools outperform public schools. (NPR)

Jul 25, 2006 - Most states fail demands in education law. Failure to meet standards set by the No Child Left Behind Act leaves several states in danger of losing some aid. (The New York Times)

Jul 24, 2006 - Learning about history. Students taking a summer vacation can do a bit of research to learn about the history of the place they are visiting. (AIEmail)

Jul 19, 2006 - GOP unveils school voucher plan. The Bush administration and Republican legislators yesterday proposed a $100 million national plan to offer low-income students private-school vouchers to escape low-performing public schools. (Washington Post)

Jul 19, 2006 - Colleges make way for internships. College administrators nationwide have become concerned about access to internships at all socioeconomic levels. The solution, they say, is to provide financial assistance. (The New York Times)

Jul 18, 2006 - P.A. company's innovative software helps developmentally disabled. Sixteen-year-old Tristan Bence has been learning to read for 10 years. But because of autism, he's struggled with sequencing sounds and letters, even though he likes reading and knows the alphabet. (MercuryNews.com)

Jul 17, 2006 - Learning about art. The visual arts can provide inspiration for just about anyone. (AIEmail)

Jul 10, 2006 - National initiative publishes expanded English-Spanish glossary of terms relating to access to higher education A consortium of organizations from throughout the nation has released the second edition of an English-Spanish glossary of standard terms relating to access to higher education. (TG Online)

Jul 10, 2006 - Learning about science. Student can get some good ideas on how to improve their science knowledge this summer. (AIEmail)

Jul 10, 2006 - The new gender divide: Small colleges, short of men, embrace football. Colleges eager to attract men to increasingly female campuses have found that football teams can be a lure. (The New York Times)

Jul 10, 2006 - Man who died at 30 inspires legacy of learning. When Anuj Mohan was a boy, his parents — who both hold doctorates — told him he needed a good education if he wanted to make a difference in the world. (MercuryNews.com)

Jul 9, 2006 - Long haul to acceptance. Seventeen years ago Sharon Hanley arrived at the U.S. Naval Academy and made history as one of the first female undergraduates. (Washington Post)

Jul 9, 2006 - The new gender divide: At colleges, women are leaving men in the dust. A quarter-century after women became the majority on campuses, men are trailing in more than just enrollment. (The New York Times)

Jul 8, 2006 - Event tailors college prep advice to hispanic teenagers. Wilberg Rivera raised his hand again and again. Do you have to be poor to qualify for grants, he asked, and is it true that you won't get docked points if your facts are wrong in your SAT writing sample? Where, he wanted to know, is Haverford College? (Washington Post)

Jul 9, 2006 - It's a top-grade achievement. Many graduates of charter high school never thought they'd receive their diplomas. (Los Angeles Times)

Jul 3, 2006 - Gain a different perspective. By understanding where other people are coming from and stepping out of their comfort zone, students can begin to see things in a different light. (AIEmail)

Jun 30, 2006 - Graduation rate improving, schools chancellor says. Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein reported strong numbers for the senior classes at 15 new small high schools. (The New York Times)

Jun 28, 2006 - NASA launches education initiative for minority institutions. NASA kicked off a new initiative with the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation on Wednesday. (NASA)

Jun 26, 2006 - Naming rights to public schools sold in Wisconsin. Milwaukee's school district is selling naming rights to everything in sight, from rooms and hallways, to gyms. School administrators think it will be easier to enter into marketing agreements with companies than raise more money from taxes. (NPR)

Jun 26, 2006 - Morehouse College to get MLK collection. Nearly a week before its scheduled auction at Sotheby's auction house, the collected personal correspondence of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was bought by a group of investors and philanthropic leaders to be given to King's alma mater, Morehouse College. (NPR)

Jun 26, 2006 - Avoiding debt and saving for the future. As you gain financial independence, keep in mind that you are the only person who can keep an eye on your money. (AIEmail)

Jun 19, 2006 - Learning to increase income and decrease expenses. Look at ways to increase your income, decrease your expenses, and put your plans to work. (AIEmail)

Jun 19, 2006 - Real degrees through cyberspace. Arizona universities are responding to skyrocketing demand for online diplomas by offering more degrees to students as far away as China, who want the convenience of learning from home. (azcentral.com)

Jun 19, 2006 - Tomorrow's high schools likely to resemble today's colleges. American high schools are on the brink of changes that could make them nearly unrecognizable to students who just got their diplomas. (azcentral.com)

Jun 12, 2006 - Spending smarts: Wants and needs. As you venture forward, more financial responsibilities will become yours to manage. (AIEmail)

Jun 8, 2006 - Education leaders explore future of higher education Representatives from all sectors of education met on the campus of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln this week to focus on the future of higher education and how to anticipate and meet students' needs through 2020 and beyond. (TG Online)

Jun 6, 2006 - A helping hand for higher education. Many college students need to combine a job with student loans just to finance their education. Scholarships are available, however -- commentator Amy Alexander, an author and media critic, talks about one scholarship in particular that rewards young black students who celebrate their past while overcoming hardships. (NPR)

Jun 6, 2006 - Supreme court roundup: Court to weigh race as factor in school rolls. The Supreme Court will rule on what measures, if any, public schools may use to maintain racial balance. (The New York Times)

Jun 6, 2006 - A helping hand for higher education. Many college students need to combine a job with student loans just to finance their education. Scholarships are available, however -- commentator Amy Alexander, an author and media critic, talks about one scholarship in particular that rewards young black students who celebrate their past while overcoming hardships. (NPR)

Jun 5, 2006 - Income and expenses: A balancing act. Have you ever sat down to compare what you ''make'' with what you ''spend?'' (AIEmail)

Jun 5, 2006 - Teacher of the year on turning a school around. Kimberly Oliver, an elementary school teacher in Silver Spring, Md., was recently named National Teacher of the Year. Over the last six years, she has helped turn around the underperforming school. (NPR)

May 29, 2006 - A college representative on the importance of work experience. AIE chats with Brother Victor Monette, associate director for student financial services at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. (AIEmail)

May 24, 2006 - In search of standouts who may not stand out enough. The nonprofit Posse Foundation looks for students nationwide as likely to excel at a selective college, but also as likely to be overlooked by admissions officials. (The New York Times)

May 24, 2006 - Illegal immigrant graduates blocked from college move. Illegal immigrants are graduating from high schools across the U.S. But even highly qualified students find it difficult to move on to college because of their immigration status. (NPR)

May 23, 2006 - College no guarantee of top-dollar pay. David Wessel, deputy Washington bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal, talks with Steve Inskeep about why having a college degree doesn't guarantee the pay graduates would like to see. (NPR)

May 22, 2006 - Beating summer boredom. Before things slow down too much, consider taking on some of the summer projects on our list. (AIEmail)

May 15, 2006 - First impressions. You've applied for the perfect job, and the organization calls to schedule an interview. Now what? (AIEmail)

May 12, 2006 - Who should foot the bill for college? As education costs rise into the stratosphere, families are debating the best way to pay. (CollegeJournal)

May 10, 2006 - Two setbacks for exit exams taken by high school seniors. A judge said that he was inclined to ban tests as a graduation requirement in California, and a Massachusetts school board voted to issue diplomas to students who had failed. (The New York Times)

May 10, 2006 - When the professor is a tough grader, and your dad. For many college students, in search of their own identity, being on the same campus as a parent may be as much togetherness as they can stand. (The New York Times)

May 10, 2006 - Los Angeles school struggles to leave violence behind. Last year, Jefferson High School in Los Angeles got national attention for brawls and fights that occurred during school. It raised questions about the ability of students to learn in an environment where they don't feel safe. Jefferson High has been struggling to re-invent itself since then. (NPR)

May 8, 2006 - The high school student resume. A resume gives you the ability to sell yourself, to include and highlight the information that you want the potential employer to focus on. (AIEmail)

May 1, 2006 - Where to look online for jobs in your niche. Boost your search by perusing these industry-specific Web sites. (CollegeJournal)

May 1, 2006 - Colleges pressure students to say ''Yes.'' Universities are bending over backward to woo accepted applicants. (CollegeJournal)

May 1, 2006 - Find your next job at a job fair. Follow our simple guidelines to make the most of your job fair experience. (AIEmail)

Apr 24, 2006 - Year-end study success. As you begin your end-of-semester review, our checklist may come in handy. (AIEmail)

Apr 18, 2006 - Councils give parents a voice. If parents in the Scottsdale Unified School District have concerns about something going on at their child's school or just don't know whom to ask about an education-related issue, they can ask for help at the Scottsdale Parent Council. (azcentral.com)

Apr 17, 2006 - Making use of helpful study techniques. Get ahead with these study time tips and tricks. (AIEmail)

Apr 12, 2006 - Panel considers revamping college aid and accrediting. One proposal calls for scrapping the current system of accreditation in favor of a National Accreditation Foundation created by Congress and the president. (The New York Times)

Apr 12, 2006 - Show children respect, and they pass it on. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you is the value that makes the world a more decent and civilized place, according to the U.S. Department of Education. (azcentral.com)

Apr 10, 2006 - Top colleges reject record numbers. Admission officials say they are accepting an unusually low percentage of applicants, concluding a brutal admission season. (CollegeJournal)

Apr 10, 2006 - Figuring out your teachers' expectations. One of the easiest ways to improve your grades is to follow some basic steps to determine your teachers' expectations. (AIEmail)

Apr 9, 2006 - Overly wired? There's a word for it. The frenzy of our wired world is giving nearly all of us the symptoms of attention deficit disorder. (The New York Times)

Apr 9, 2006 - How much should parents help on college applications? If you have a high school senior in your house, he or she may be haunting the mailbox right now, waiting for college acceptance letters to arrive. It's the time of year when the college admissions ordeal reaches its climax. (NPR)

Apr 6, 2006 - Good setting at home will help kids at school. Jason Robertson is sure if parents create a smart school at home, their students will be better learners. Here are his tips. (azcentral.com)

Apr 3, 2006 - My space, my time: How to study. Although studying can be a challenge, it must be done if you want to achieve academic success. (AIEmail)

Mar 27, 2006 - Explore your interests. With the end of the school year fast approaching, now is the time to start searching for a summer job that will give you a taste of the working world. (AIEmail)

Mar 27, 2006 - Helping dropouts break the cycle of poverty. If you come from a poor family, you are more likely to drop out of high school. And if you drop out and stay out of high school, you are more likely to be poor. In Portland, Ore., one program is designed to break this cycle. (NPR)

Mar 26, 2006 - Colleges say SAT mistakes may affect scholarships. The biggest effect of the mistakes made by the College Board in scoring the SAT will be on eligibility for scholarships, not on admissions decisions. (The New York Times)

Mar 22, 2006 - Lightning rod for fury over schools' gifted programs. Anna Commitante, the official in charge of New York City's gifted programs, is at the receiving end of angry e-mail messages, letters and phone calls. (The New York Times)

Mar 20, 2006 - Leadership and college admissions. Activities that give you the chance to take on leadership roles can show the college admissions counselors at the colleges you're applying to that you're a top candidate. (AIEmail)

Mar 16, 2006 - Book touts "colleges that change lives." For thousands of nervous parents, a popular college guide listing little-known, but highly-regarded, campuses has attracted a cult following. (NPR)