AIE — Adventures In Education

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 you finish up your exams, we hope you'll take time to take a break and enjoy the holiday season. (Adventures In Education)

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 11, 2006 - 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 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 28, 2006 - Sharpen your aim when job hunting online. Learn better ways to conduct your search in a roundup of tools and tips for finding work on the Web. (CollegeJournal)

Nov 27, 2006 - 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 20, 2006 - 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 16, 2006 - DNA study of neanderthal similar to modern-day people. So you think your boss is a Neanderthal? Genetically speaking, you're not far off. A first-ever analysis of a fossilized piece of leg bone from a middle-aged Neanderthal who died in a cave about 38,000 years ago shows DNA that is 99.5 to 99.9 percent genetically similar to modern-day people, or Homo sapiens. (MercuryNews.com)

Nov 16, 2006 - More firms move into 'Second Life'. Businesses are using virtual communities as internal communications devices, and to stay in touch with the fast-changing digital landscape. (CollegeJournal)

Nov 13, 2006 - The basics of college entrance exams. Start getting prepared now to take your college entrance exams. (Adventures In Education)

Nov 6, 2006 - Creating a positive study environment. Making a special place where you can study on a daily basis can help you get your assigned work done faster. (Adventures In Education)

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 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 - Three ways camp jobs can benefit a career. Think a summer-camp job won't prepare your for success in a corporate job? Think again. (CollegeJournal)

Oct 18, 2006 - Recommended reading: Breaking the glass ceiling. Learn which books a leader of a female executives group would suggest to women seeking to advance in management. (CareerJournal)

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 - Pursuing a career in public relations. What you can expect if you're looking for a job in public relations. (CareerJournal)

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 - University of Michigan comes out on top again. How the Ross School of Business regained its No. 1 spot in the National ranking. (CollegeJournal)

Sep 23, 2006 - Japan launches Sun 'microscope'. Japan launches a spacecraft to study solar flares, huge explosions in the Sun's atmosphere. (BBC News)

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 14, 2006 - Advanced placement isn't the only road to college success. Dear Extra Credit: Your overzealous attachment to AP leads you astray statistically sometimes. (Washington Post)

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 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 10, 2006 - Fun perks but lots to do for seniors. Annandale High School senior Brandon Healy shook his head as he wrote the to-do list for the homecoming week bonfire: Call the fire department, get the wood. The list was growing, the homework was piling up, he needed to sign up for the SAT — and it was only the first week of school. (Washington Post)

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 - Earth-like planets may be common. Earth-like planets orbiting other stars may be far more common than had once been thought, a study suggests. (BBC News)

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 you may be expected to provide as you begin applying. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 28, 2006 - Understanding the college admissions process. You should understand the different types of application before you begin the process. (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 - 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 28, 2006 - Hoping to overtake its rivals, Yahoo stocks up on academics. industries (CareerJournal)

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 - Students find their summer all booked up. Aiming to stoke a passion for the written word, schools are issuing mandatory reading lists. (Los Angeles Times)

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 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 - Wired, aglow and ready for class. The latest in wearable technology comes with built-in cellphone microphones and remote iPod controls. It is outfitted with electroluminescent piping, originally designed for military use. It might even have solar energy panels. (Washington Post)

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 14, 2006 - Exploring your school options. Help in choosing a college is available from the Web and many other sources. (AIEmail)

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 3, 2006 - Physical therapist works hands-on with patients. Solving people's pain problems and bodily issues can be rewarding for professionals in this career, but burnout is a concern. (CollegeJournal)

Jul 31, 2006 - Learning about music. You already know a lot about your favorite type of music; however, it's important to expand your horizons and learn about styles you 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 17, 2006 - Learning about art. The visual arts can provide inspiration for just about anyone. (AIEmail)

Jul 12, 2006 - Leap forward for 'flying' spiders. Scientists shed new light on how spiders can travel epic distances by dangling on strands of floating silk. (BBC News)

Jul 11, 2006 - 2006 best careers: The results are in. Forget baseball player, investment banker or movie star. Here are eight great careers for people seeking intellectual stimulation, autonomy and some job security, too. (CareerJournal)

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 10, 2006 - Snail venom painkiller launched. A drug that harnesses the power of deadly sea snail venom has been launched in Britain. (BBC News)

Jul 9, 2006 - Long haul to acceptance. Seventeen years ago Sharon Hanley arrived at the U.S. Naval Academy and made history as one of the first female undergraduates. (Washington Post)

Jul 8, 2006 - Event tailors college prep advice to hispanic teenagers. Wilberg Rivera raised his hand again and again. Do you have to be poor to qualify for grants, he asked, and is it true that you won't get docked points if your facts are wrong in your SAT writing sample? Where, he wanted to know, is Haverford College? (Washington Post)

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 29, 2006 - Days in the lives of summer associates. WSJ.com asked four law students working at law firms to share their experiences. Here are snapshots from the '2006 Summer Associate Diary.' (CollegeJournal)

Jun 27, 2006 - Last chance for China's dolphin. A rescue plan is developed for the Yangtze River dolphin, probably the world's most endangered mammal. (BBC News)

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 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 - 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 7, 2006 - Mini-dinosaurs emerge from quarry. Scientists describe a new species of dwarf dinosaur that was unearthed in a quarry in northern Germany. (BBC News)

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 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)

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 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 - First impressions. You've applied for the perfect job, and the organization calls to schedule an interview. Now what? (AIEmail)

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 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 - 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 - 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 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 17, 2006 - Making use of helpful study techniques. Get ahead with these study time tips and tricks. (AIEmail)

Apr 12, 2006 - Avoiding worry over a family job. Perri Capell on whether helping run the family business will hurt your chances in the job market. (CollegeJournal)

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 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 - Students with grit and courage are awarded Times scholarships. Nineteen New York City high school seniors will receive college scholarships of up to $30,000 from The New York Times. (The New York Times)

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 - Colleges say SAT mistakes may affect scholarships. The biggest effect of the mistakes made by the College Board in scoring the SAT will be on eligibility for scholarships, not on admissions decisions. (The New York Times)

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 25, 2006 - Probe returns first Mars pictures. Scientists study the first pictures of the surface of the Red Planet taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. (BBC News)

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 22, 2006 - A reading list for future CEOs. An executive shares her picks for those aiming for the corner office. (CollegeJournal)

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 17, 2006 - Job prospects looking good for class of '06. Job prospects for the class of 2006 are expected to increase by 14.5 percent over last year, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. (azcentral.com)

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)