AIE — Adventures In Education

May 12, 2008 - The keys to a strong job interview First Impressions: Body language and attitude - Make sure your body language during a job interview projects a professional image. (Adventures In Education)

May 12, 2008 - The practice interview Before you attend a job fair or go to an interview, remember to practice. (Adventures In Education)

May 5, 2008 - Writing a resume When going to a job fair or interview, it is important to take a resume with you. This will show the potential employer that you are serious about the position and have initiative. (Adventures In Education)

May 5, 2008 - What will you be asked? What kinds of questions should you expect to be asked during an interview? How should you respond? (Adventures In Education)

Apr 28, 2008 - Get the money to get you through college - it's worth it! Continuing your education past high school is one of the biggest challenges you will face in your life. For many, finding a way to finance the journey is the first, and most difficult, challenge. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 28, 2008 - Find your next job at a job fair Looking for a summer job? You might be able to find one at the next job fair. As a high school student visiting a job fair for the first time, there are simple guidelines to follow to make the most of your visit. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 21, 2008 - How to succeed with year-end studying While school is almost over for the year, most students still have final exams to take. If you have kept up with your studies throughout the year, you should have already learned the material. What remains to be done now is to review your coursework and brush up on any items you may have forgotten or are unclear about. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 21, 2008 - Homework help online Need help with your homework? There are many Web sites that provide useful information that can help. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 14, 2008 - Making use of helpful study techniques When you read your textbook, take advantage of the organization. Read the table of contents for your assignment first, then read the introduction and conclusion. Next, read the core assignment, paying attention to sidebars, items in bold, and other items. Go over the review questions at the end of each section. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 14, 2008 - 10 tips for taking tests Read the AIE top 10 list for effective test taking techniques. (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 - Study habits Although studying can be a challenge, it must be done if you want to achieve academic success. Studying improves your grades, makes attending class more pleasant, and can even help you make new friends. (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 22, 2008 - Charter Schools and the Next President. It is an exciting month for us political junkies. I come to work groggy from staying up late watching the victory speeches. I scour the Net for the latest polls. But the part of me that cares about schools is not that thrilled. Education issues are not stirring up anybody's electoral base, so they don't get mentioned. (Washington Post)

Jan 22, 2008 - Minority Students Become the Majority. Maryland may be majority white, but its public schools no longer are. (Washington Post)

Jan 18, 2008 - McDonald's Ending Promotion on Jackets of Children's Report Cards. McDonald's has decided to stop sponsoring Happy Meals as rewards for children with good grades and attendance records in elementary schools in Seminole County, Fla. (The New York Times)

Jan 17, 2008 - Applications to Colleges Are Breaking Records. With numbers of college applications reaching new heights this year, promising another season of high rejection rates and dashed hopes for many more students. (The New York Times)

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 27, 2007 - Few Students Transferring Under 'No Child'. This fall, about 170 Northern Virginia children left elementary schools that fell short of academic goals for schools with better math and reading test scores. Most of their classmates stayed put. (Washington Post)

Sep 27, 2007 - Yale Endowment Grows 28%, Topping $22 Billion. Yale's endowment outperformed all its competitors in the fiscal year that ended June 30. (The New York Times)

Sep 26, 2007 - On 50th Anniversary, 'Little Rock Nine' Get a Hero's Welcome. LITTLE ROCK, Sept. 25 -- This time around, the Little Rock Nine pulled up at the high school in three white stretch limousines. (Washington Post)

Sep 26, 2007 - Math scores rise, but race gaps persist. The nation's fourth- and eighth-graders continue to improve steadily in mathematics, and fourth-grade reading achievement is also on the rise, according to test scores released Tuesday. But progress in narrowing racial and ethnic performance gaps remains... (SF Gate)

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 26, 2007 - Case spotlights race as magnet school criteria. Foes say voters banned ethnicity as a factor in 1996 with Prop. 209, but L.A. Unified contends admissions under desegregation orders like one imposed on the district in 1981 are exempt. (Los Angeles Times)

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 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 9, 2007 - High School Seniors Test Well in Basic Economics. Sixty percent of high school seniors know that lower tax revenue and higher spending increase the national debt, and about half can tell you that the cost of imported goods would probably decrease without trade restrictions. But only 1 in 10 could analyze how a change in the unemployment rate... (Washington Post)

Aug 9, 2007 - Home Work Before Homework. In the bedrooms of teens across the land, bulging backpacks still sit where they landed last June, amidst strewn T-shirts, crumpled shopping bags, old term papers and half-done Sudoku puzzles. (Washington Post)

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)

Aug 2, 2007 - Students in Residence: The Residential Collage. Colleges across the county are engaged in a grand social experiment to fuse academic and social life. Is the party over? (The New York Times)

Aug 2, 2007 - A Study Finds Some States Lagging on Graduation Rates. Several states set a goal of graduating fewer than 60 percent of their students, according to a study. (The New York Times)

Aug 1, 2007 - Guide for Engaging Parents in Education. ED issued a new publication, Engaging Parents in Education, at the 2007 National Parental Information and Resource Center Conference. The guide profiles five Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRCs) that are representative of how PIRCs and their partnering organizations can successfully increase parental involvement in education. (U.S. Department of Education)

Jul 31, 2007 - 'No Child' Needs to Expand Beyond Tests, Chair Says. The House education committee chairman called yesterday for "serious changes" to the No Child Left Behind law, including new ways to measure school progress, in a proposal some Republicans fear could jeopardize efforts to renew the law this year. (Washington Post)

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 12, 2007 - House Backs Increasing Student Loans. House Democrats pushed through legislation yesterday that would boost government-subsidized student loans and other college financial aid by $18 billion over the next five years, despite strong opposition from Republican lawmakers and a White House veto threat. (Washington Post)

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 - The High School Kinship of Cristal and Queen. Queen Bond and Cristal Pimentel found each other, seized opportunities and graduated from high school in the face of tremendous adversity. (The New York Times)

Jun 25, 2007 - Prepare for the SAT Test, or Play With Your iPod? Have It Both Ways. Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, a traditional test preparation company, is offering interactive programs for downloading to iPods with video screens. (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 - Giving Proper Credit To Home-Schooled. In the pursuit of a homemade high school education, Jay Voris played drums in Guinea, Colin Roof restored a 134-year-old sailboat in Ireland, and Rebecca Goldstein wrote a 600-page fantasy novel and took calculus at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. (Washington Post)

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 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 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 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 - In diversity push, top universities enrolling more black immigrants. The nation's most elite colleges and universities are bolstering their black student populations by enrolling large numbers of immigrants from Africa, the West Indies and Latin America, according to a study published recently in the American Journal of Education. (Washington Post)

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 - 1 in 150 children in U.S. has autism, new survey finds. Approximately one in every 150 children in the United States has autism or a closely related disorder -- a figure higher than most recent estimates -- according to a federal survey released yesterday, the most thorough ever conducted. (Washington Post)

Feb 8, 2007 - Harvard proposes new focus. Harvard University proposed a curriculum overhaul Wednesday to emphasize sciences, religious beliefs and world cultures. (Los Angeles Times)

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 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 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 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 - In obesity fight, many fear a note from school. Several states now send students' Body Mass Index scores home, turning the reports into a new rite of childhood. (The New York Times)

Jan 8, 2007 - America 101. Many international students studying in the United States don't know when it's appropriate to say hello by giving a kiss on the cheek or using a handshake. Or what it is to "pig out" during dinner. Now, a University of California at Berkeley professor is offering a course to those students on how to decipher American culture. Reporter Lonny Shavelson went to the class. (NPR)

Jan 2, 2007 - A lot to learn — 10 tips to help college students get A's. Find ten ways to get college A's, as suggested by professors and former students. (Columbian.com)

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 30, 2006 - Reporting from an urban school. Working as a reporter in an urban school creates some challenges. Among them, finding good news to report. Time spent at Northwestern High School in Baltimore illustrates the point. (NPR)

Dec 29, 2006 - Students praise above-and-beyond teachers. Three students at Curie High School in Chicago share stories of the teachers who mentor them after school. (NPR)

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 - Venezuela's music schools lift poor kids to world stages Amid tumbledown cinder-block homes, the Don Bosco community center rings with music. (SF Gate)

Dec 14, 2006 - Expert panel proposes far-reaching redesign of the American education system. A panel proposed a far-reaching redesign of the education system that would include having schools operated by independent contractors and giving states control over school financing. (The New York Times)

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 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 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 16, 2006 - Most students in big cities lag badly in basic science. Student performance in urban public schools was not only poor but also far short of science scores in the nation as a whole, according to the results of a national test. (The New York Times)

Nov 16, 2006 - What's on the agenda for student financial aid. How the new congressional leadership hopes to make college more affordable. (CollegeJournal)

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 1, 2006 - School administrators fight spending initiatives. Supporters of a voter initiative on the ballot in several states say they know how to boost education funding without borrowing money or raising taxes. They say the answer is to mandate that at least 65 percent of all education funding goes to the classroom. State educators have been fighting the proposals. (NPR)

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 25, 2006 - Spikes in college price tags not so sharp. Amid partisan finger-pointing over soaring college costs, a national report offered some good news yesterday: Average tuition and fees are not rising as fast as they did a few years ago. (Washington Post)

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 - School colors. The last thing any high school student wants is to be singled out. (Washington Post)

Oct 17, 2006 - On education: A late start, but not a bad start if the student is finally ready. A 31-year-old scholars program has long recognized that people flower at different paces and that the vagaries of life can trip up even the most fastidious wish lists. (The New York Times)

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 - Parents revive New Orleans catholic school. In New Orleans, Catholic schools were just as hard hit by Katrina as the public schools. But the private Catholic institutions lacked the deep well of funding from state and national governments that has helped the public system. A dedicated group of parents has revived one Catholic high school. (NPR)

Oct 3, 2006 - One more reason to get kids to turn off the TV. Children who watch TV or play video games on school nights get poorer grades, a study finds. (Los Angeles 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 - Life's work: That back-to-school feeling. Years after graduation, there's still an annual longing for a clean slate. (The New York Times)

Sep 24, 2006 - Where did summers go? Parents, students want 'em back. The calendar says summer ended Friday, but millions of schoolchildren and their families know it really ended in mid-August, when they headed back to school. (MercuryNews.com)

Sep 22, 2006 - Students rebel against database designed to thwart plagiarists. When McLean High School students write this year about Othello or immigration policy, their teachers won't be the only ones examining the papers. So will a California company that specializes in catching cheaters. (Washington Post)

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 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 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 - Bill to allow student aid for illegal immigrants at final step A controversial bill that would allow illegal immigrants to get state financial aid while attending California's public colleges and universities is now in the hands of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has until the end of this month to sign or veto. (MercuryNews.com)

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 - Old schoolhouse rocks. The Smithsonian's re-creation of a one-room school from the 19th century is the surprise hit of the season with children. (Los Angeles Times)

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 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 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)

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

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 - 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 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 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 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 20, 2006 - Deadline nears to consolidate student loans. The deadline for student loan consolidation at lower interest rates is June 30. (NPR)

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 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 7, 2006 - Hard choices as loan interest rates rise. Thousands are trying to determine how to deal with the big rise in interest rates that will soon hit their federal student loans. (The New York Times)

Jun 7, 2006 - On Education: Can tough grades be fair grades? At Boston University, some students suspect the school is forcing grades to conform to a curve, which may not be a bad thing in the end. (The New York Times)

Jun 7, 2006 - Networking small talk can pay off big time. Perri Capell on how to build relationships with business contacts who can help you advance. (CollegeJournal)

Jun 7, 2006 - Friends, family often serve as career consultants. How three professionals turn to personal confidantes for counsel on work-related matters -- and avoid the potential pitfalls such dual roles can pose. (CareerJournal)

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 6, 2006 - First images from CloudSat have scientists sky high. The first images from NASA's new CloudSat satellite are already revealing never-before-seen 3-D details about clouds. (NASA)

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 25, 2006 - Test shows drop in science achievement for 12th graders. Scores rose among fourth graders and held steady among eighth graders, but the drop among high school seniors is likely to raise anxiety about America's academic competitiveness. (The New York Times)

May 25, 2006 - Review went badly? Stay cool, find a fix. It's normal to feel defensive during a bad appraisal. But career coaches suggest digesting the feedback and developing a plan for change. (CollegeJournal)

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 - Game and theory converge on a coach's field of dreams. For nearly 20 years, Steve DeCaro had longed to fuse the two parts of himself, jock and geek, and to offer both to the same students. (The New York Times)

May 23, 2006 - Five job-hunting errors graduates should avoid. These common mistakes can derail your search. (CollegeJournal)

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 16, 2006 - Senior hiring improves in surprising industries. These are heady days for recruiters as companies are spending more on hunting for talent, Marshall Loeb writes. (CareerJournal)

May 15, 2006 - Should I interview for a job that a friend of mine wants? Perri Capell on the unwritten rules of competing with colleagues who are your friends. (CareerJournal)

May 15, 2006 - Chess enjoying kingly status. Chess has attracted increasing numbers of kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Gilbert, where parents and educators view it as a tool for improving school performance. (azcentral.com)

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

May 14, 2006 - In a ghost-written resume, your best incarnation. When putting together a resume, there are countless services ready to write it for you. (The New York Times)

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 12, 2006 - Summer jobs are easier to find this year. Career prospects for students are looking brighter this year, as the nation's economy picks up steam. (CollegeJournal)

May 11, 2006 - Pepperdine business school welcomes mothers. Pepperdine University is working to make its MBA program more accessible to mothers interested in getting an advanced business degree. (NPR)

May 11, 2006 - How realistic are your salary expectations? College seniors these days are nothing if not optimistic about their job prospects, according to a new survey. (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 10, 2006 - Interns: young, eager, and cheap. Small businesses say recruiting at campus career centers is well worth the price. (CollegeJournal)

May 10, 2006 - A job hunter's guide to recruiter code words. Decoding search executives' lingo can be key to your interview success. (CollegeJournal)

May 10, 2006 - Hottest job market in years for '06 grads. Newly minted grads like business major Nyssa Packard can basically pick their employer and bargain for higher salaries as well as signing bonuses. She's headed for a global market-research firm. (azcentral.com)

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 7, 2006 - From a piece of the past, a lesson. I took my 12-year-old son to work last month, but I was the one who learned the most about the hows and whys of the work I do. (The New York Times)

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 11, 2006 - More B-schools add sales courses. Selling is finally getting its due at top programs. (CollegeJournal)

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 - 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)

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