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 13, 2007 - At Tech Camp, Video Games, Robots -- and No Lanyards. The Bible says it took God a week to create the universe. At Cybercamps, this feat took 14-year-old Justin Cook about two days. (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 - 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 12, 2007 - Higher Pay Urged to Fight Dearth of Math and Science Teachers. Higher starting salaries, more rigorous teacher training programs and additional support for first year teachers are just a few of the incentives needed to deal with a projected shortfall of more than 280,000 math and science teachers across the country by 2015, according to a group of business... (Washington Post)

Jun 12, 2007 - Scholars' hard work earns rewards. A trio of high school students in Paramount, near Downey, are recipients of Gates Millennium Scholarships. (Los Angeles Times)

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 - Private Loans Deepen a Crisis in Student Debt. As tuition has soared past the limits on federal aid, more students are relying on barely regulated private loans. (The New York Times)

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 - How'd You Do In School Today? At the beginning of this semester, Laura Iriarte Miguel switched anatomy classes. (Washington Post)

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 29, 2007 - Parenting: Young, Gifted, and Not Getting Into Harvard. It used to upset him that many kids he interviewed would not get into Harvard, but no longer. (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 - 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 17, 2007 - Seven Ways Not to Pick a Study Abroad Program. I did not give much thought to my college daughter's plans to spend her spring semester last year in Chile. I did not study the brochures. I did not ask the study abroad office any questions. Neither my wife nor I had ever studied overseas. We had no stories to tell and no expertise to share. We figured this was one area where we would not be our usual overbearing, interfering selves, and let Katie take care of everything. (Washington Post)

Apr 17, 2007 - Persistence pays on high school exit exam. Nearly half who failed the high school test are back at the books, and pass rates are climbing. (Los Angeles Times)

Apr 16, 2007 - With Homework, a Helping Hand Can Sometimes Be a Hindrance. Joe knew just what to do when his daughter, who was studying Roman history, came home with an assignment to build a catapult. He ordered a catapult kit from the Internet and put it together himself. (Washington Post)

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 - Look to the rookies for students' needs. If D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and other big city leaders want to know what is missing from their plans to remake their schools, they might ask Colleen Dippel why she popped open a ceiling tile and cut the wires to her classroom loudspeaker while trying to teach low-income Houston fifth-graders 10 years ago. (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 - 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 - Study looks at longer day for public schools. There are many approaches to improving education in urban districts. But maybe students just need to spend more time in school? A new study examines the trend toward extending the public-school day. (NPR)

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 29, 2007 - A new semester at Northwestern High. At a high school in Baltimore, two teachers take very different approaches to the start of a new semester. It's a chance to make a fresh start for some teachers, but also a confusing time, as new schedules upend their routines. (NPR)

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 18, 2007 - Talking Money: Resolve to secure financial aid for your child's schooling. If your child is planning to enter college in the fall of 2007, or if you are entering college yourself, it's time to submit your application for financial aid. (TimesDispatch.com)

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 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 - SAT: Why memorize what you can rock? There's a new way to study for the SATs. Rather than a cursory glance at a vocabulary list, this study guide sets words to music and also offers humorous definitions. (NPR)

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 - Parent and administrator Chew the fat on school snacks. Dear Extra Credit readers: Occasionally I run exchanges between parents and school officials on interesting issues; essentially it's a peek at other people's e-mail. Silver Spring parent Janet Poetzschke has been looking carefully at the food children find at Montgomery County schools and got some... (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)

Nov 1, 2006 - Schools emphasize writing, even in math class. More high schools around the country are emphasizing the need for all students to be good writers. In Indianapolis, some math teachers are even integrating lessons about writing into their teaching. (NPR)

Oct 31, 2006 - Breaking down the ivory tower. This should be a shining moment for education schools. Never has the nation paid so much attention to improving the quality of teaching. Yet the institutions that produce teachers have never faced so much criticism. (Washington Post)

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 19, 2006 - Preschoolers grow older as parents seek an edge. Many parents in the N.Y. region are strategizing to keep children out of kindergarten until they are nearly 6. (The New York Times)

Oct 19, 2006 - School drop-offs: A danger zone. It happened in a Gilroy intersection, to a 5-year-old boy, as he walked to school. But the tragic accident Tuesday that claimed the life of first-grader Julio Gonzalez could have been in any Bay Area city, near any school -- and that has many parents and school officials worried. (MercuryNews.com)

Oct 18, 2006 - For math students, self-esteem might not equal high scores. It is difficult to get through a day in an American school without hearing maxims such as these: "To succeed, you must believe in yourself," and "To teach, you must relate the subject to the lives of students." (Washington Post)

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 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 25, 2006 - For grads, moving home again can offer security. Living with your parents after college may not be cool, but it's affordable. (CollegeJournal)

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 15, 2006 - Marketing higher education gets sophisticated. It's not unusual for kids with reasonably high test scores to receive several hundred pieces of mail and e-mail from colleges coveting their enrollment. (NPR)

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 13, 2006 - Roommates, the online version. Many "helicopter parents," who are hovering and ready to swoop down and rescue their children, have been using Facebook to check out their children's college roommates. (The New York Times)

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 8, 2006 - Saying it ''messed up,'' Facebook modifies controversial feature. Facebook, a popular Web-based hangout for students, revamped its site last night to let users disable or modify a new feature that had touched off protests from hundreds of thousands of members. (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 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 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 20, 2006 - Students, parents gear up for fall routine. Drag the kids out of bed, fight for space in the bathroom and start packing lunch. And don't forget to stock up on the No. 2 pencils. (MercuryNews.com)

Aug 19, 2006 - Two-year schools add four-year options. Jesse Sandow always hoped he'd graduate from college with a four-year degree, but life kept getting in the way. Then, just as his long-held dream seemed in danger of fading, he found an unlikely savior: his community college. (MercuryNews.com)

Aug 15, 2006 - Younger siblings 'more amusing'. Children with older brothers and sisters find it easier to make people laugh, a survey suggests. (BBC News)

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 14, 2006 - Scores to measure students, schools. Facing any report card is tough enough. Now imagine four in a single month. California public schools are bracing for just that as they await public release of passage rates -- statewide to campus-level -- for two major student exams and detailed results of two influential school performance programs. (MercuryNews.com)

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)

Aug 4, 2006 - States are adding CDs to college-savings plans. Find out how these federally insured financial products can boost your 529 investment. (CollegeJournal)

Aug 3, 2006 - All-day kindergarten gets fast-track push. Fairfax County school officials want to speed up the addition of full-day kindergarten programs, making them available at all elementary schools by 2010. (Washington Post)

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

Jul 13, 2006 - Grads find it tough to build new social ties. For twentysomethings used to making friends in the classroom, networking can be daunting. Here's how to overcome shyness in unfamiliar places. (CollegeJournal)

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 - 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 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 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 - 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 - Charter schools joining mainstream, no longer on fringes. A decade ago, charter schools existed largely on the fringes, but they have joined the mainstream. (MercuryNews.com)

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 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 - 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 - 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 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 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 - 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 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 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 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 - 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)

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

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