AIE — 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)