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)

Apr 4, 2006 - Hands-on program adds up for Arizona math students. About 13,000 students across Arizona are using hands-on materials to learn math. (azcentral.com)

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

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

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

Mar 26, 2006 - Florida bill asks high schoolers to declare major. The bill would make the state the first to require high school students to declare a major, just as college students do. (The New York Times)

Mar 22, 2006 - Eagle-eyed employers scour resumes for little white lies. The temptation to spice up credentials looms large. But employers don't look kindly on candidates who fib. (CareerJournal)

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

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