AIE — Adventures In Education

Aug 13, 2008 - Has your school gone green yet? More and more schools have begun adopting "greener" methods of operating, from waterless urinals and geothermal cooling systems, to solar panels that soak up the sun's rays for energy. For most "green" schools, this is predominantly a reaction to an increase in energy bills, concerns about public health, and an overall interest in supporting an eco-friendly learning environment. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 7, 2008 - South Carolina breaks record for college scholarships granted in 2008 2008 High school graduates in South Carolina have earned over $767 million in college scholarships. This is not only a record, but $83 million higher than those granted in 2007. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 23, 2008 - Improving Your Cultural Competency Skills as an Educator It has become more important than ever to recognize the cultural differences that exist among students within your classroom. Research shows that 35% of students from diverse cultural backgrounds feel that their teachers do not care about them or their culture. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 9, 2008 - Prestige or Public Service? A Tough Choice for Recent Graduates Some school officials have begun to urge students to investigate careers that are not only rewarding on a financial level, but personally and socially, as well. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 23, 2008 - Working while attending college An excessive number of hours spent working instead of studying can endanger a student's chances of receiving a four-year degree. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 21, 2008 - NASFAA Announces Arrival of "Ensuring Continued Access To Student Loans Act" Resource Page This page will provide a central location for all information related to the new law and contains NASFAA summaries and analyses of the law in addition to any media coverage. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 16, 2008 - Service-learning programs One of the things that colleges and universities look for in their applicants is service to the community. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 13, 2008 - Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 College Admissions Test Dates Announced Dates for the SAT and ACT college admissions tests have been announced for the Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 school year. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 9, 2008 - Budget worksheet The In School and Out of School Budget Worksheets found on AIE can help you get an idea of what sort of income you will need during college and some of the expenses you need to plan for. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 2, 2008 - Balancing your income and expenses Put simply, the word "income" is used to describe the money you make, and the word "expense" is used to describe what you spend. Why is understanding these concepts so important? (Adventures In Education)

Jun 2, 2008 - Sticking to a budget Learning how to budget your money is an important part of being an adult. Once you've created a budget, the difficult part is actually sticking to it! (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)