AIE — Adventures In Education

Sep 26, 2007 - Colleges See Flare In Racial Incidents. A couple of weeks into classes at the University of Maryland, a rope tied into what looked like a noose was found hanging outside the campus's African American cultural center. Campus police reports this month included two incidents of racially disparaging remarks, one written on a workstation and... (Washington Post)

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)

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)

Jul 14, 2007 - Dewey? At This Library With a Very Different Outlook, They Don't. An Arizona library has forsaken the Dewey Decimal System, and is arranging books in a manner similar to the approach taken by Barnes & Noble. (The New York Times)

Jun 12, 2007 - Commencement Speeches: With Iraq War as a Backdrop, Speakers Reflect on the Future. For many if not most members of the class of 2007, the war in Iraq has been the constant background of their college years. (The New York Times)

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 - 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)

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 28, 2007 - A Day in the Life: Career Options in Library and Information Science. by Priscilla Shontz and Richard Murray - "Many people, not just those new to the field of Library and Information Science, are curious about their career options. The editors of LIScareer.com have assembled 95 authors, each of whom describes a "typical" workday or work routine, sharing joys, sorrows, and annoyances in refreshingly candid fashion..." (Peter Scott's Library Blog)

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)

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)

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)

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 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 18, 2007 - How to boost your odds for graduate-school aid. Five suggestions for covering the cost of an advanced degree. (CollegeJournal)

Jan 16, 2007 - How to pinpoint accomplishments that will make your Resume shine. Boost your document's visibility by providing hiring managers with examples of your best work. Plus, hear a podcast. (CareerJournal)

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 - Top performers receive fatter year-end bonuses. Many employers doled out more extra pay in 2006 than in years past. Here's what they gave professionals in 10 fields. (CollegeJournal)

Jan 8, 2007 - How to advance your career and still have a personal life. Five tips for getting the most out of your workday, so you can get on the fast track without living at the office. (CareerJournal)

Jan 1, 2007 - Video resumes are taking off. Job seekers who may be long on enthusiasm but short on experience can use this technique to get an edge on the competition. (CollegeJournal)

Jan 1, 2007 - Video resumes are taking off. Job seekers who may be long on enthusiasm but short on experience can use this technique to get an edge on the competition. (CollegeJournal)