AIE — Adventures In Education

Sep 9, 2008 - Light on cash? Go to the library. These trying economic times, which have been proven to be challenging for many businesses, have actually had a positive affect on several libraries throughout the nation. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 22, 2008 - Text Messaging-"KIT" when back in school Call it a sign of the times. "Texting," as a means of communication, has become increasingly popular, and some use it even more frequently than picking up the phone to have an actual conversation. So what has made text messaging so popular? According to a recent survey, the following are the leading reasons why. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 21, 2008 - College: How much money do you think you need for your first year? Most likely, being that you are headed off to school in a week or so, your tuition, room and board, possibly a new computer, books, and transportation have all been paid for. So how much additional money do you think is needed to survive your first semester, or furthermore, your first year? (Adventures In Education)

Aug 15, 2008 - "Earth Force" introduces a whole new way to "eat green" Students in an elective organization called "Earth Force" have made a big lunchtime change at a Middle School in Pennsylvania. The students took action to find an alternative to Styrofoam cafeteria trays that would be cost-effective and cause less waste. (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)

Aug 5, 2008 - Video games gain popularity in libraries across the U.S. Young adult section's circulation has increased by 18 percent and more kids and young teens are at the library thanks to a librarian's idea to incorporate video games into her library environment. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 30, 2008 - Two Montana college students must learn to save on essentials Everyone around the globe is feeling the sting of rising gas and food prices. Two Montana college students have found that they, too, are no exception. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 29, 2008 - Over $20B being spent on 2008 back-to-school shopping Do you feel like you may be spending more than usual on your child's back-to-school expenses this year? You're not alone. (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 22, 2008 - UAB Hosts Robotics Camp for High School Students The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Computer and Information Sciences Department opened its doors this summer to a few lucky high school students who are learning computer programming and building their own robots. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 10, 2008 - Brothers Go Above and Beyond for Their Little Sister Two middle school students in Maryland act on an idea to raise money for their eight-year-old sister to attend private school. (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)

Jul 2, 2008 - Ways To Help Your Child Become Financially Literate Research continues to show that the younger you start educating your child about managing money, the better. This practice will likely enable them to make informed financial decisions as an adult. Naturally, there are several ways to do this. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 1, 2008 - Model classroom offers technology lessons to educators Hallsville Independent School District in Longview, Texas, has a new classroom, installed this June, to serve as a model for teachers and administrators across the nation. This classroom is meant to serve as an example of how to work technology into daily lessons of all subject areas. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 27, 2008 - Ten Lucky Teens are Awarded by the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy 10 winning teens achieved a perfect score of 100% on the inaugural National Financial Literacy Challenge. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 26, 2008 - Former U.S. Justice O'Connor Announces Videogame Arrival Sandra Day O'Connor recently announced the arrival of a videogame project that is intended to teach children how the U.S. court system works. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 24, 2008 - Do good credit cards for college students really exist? If used wisely, a student credit card is a good way to build your credit history while you are in school. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 23, 2008 - 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. (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 - Learning to increase income and decrease expenses Explore the importance of managing your money. (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 13, 2008 - E-books are gaining popularity but are they more eco-friendly than paper books? The obvious answer to this question, in many consumers' minds, would seem to be yes. After all, we're not killing trees, right? This may be true, but there is more to it than that. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 9, 2008 - Smart spending: Wants and needs As you leave high school and your home environment, your spending habits will have a greater bearing on your life. (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)

May 26, 2008 - An interview with a college representative on the importance of work experience AIEmail chats with Brother Victor Monette, associate director for student financial services at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. Bro. Victor is a member and past president of the National Student Employment Association (NSEA), an organization of professionals involved with programs for college students who work. (Adventures In Education)

May 26, 2008 - Job search tips Looking for a first job can be a difficult task. Many employers look for experienced workers. But how do you get experience without having a job? You have to expand the way you think about experience. (Adventures In Education)

May 20, 2008 - Learn and Earn program pays kids to study How would you like to get paid for the time you spend studying? Some Atlanta middle school students got to try such a program to see how well it would work. (Adventures In Education)

May 19, 2008 - A cure for the summertime blues Summer has arrived, and while many of you might be dreaming of a long, leisurely vacation, boredom can quickly set in for some students. At that point, many students start to wish they had some interesting things to do. (Adventures In Education)

May 19, 2008 - Job search resources Want a good resource for your job search? (Adventures In Education)

May 12, 2008 - The keys to a strong job interview First Impressions: Body language and attitude - Make sure your body language during a job interview projects a professional image. (Adventures In Education)

May 12, 2008 - The practice interview Before you attend a job fair or go to an interview, remember to practice. (Adventures In Education)

May 5, 2008 - Writing a resume When going to a job fair or interview, it is important to take a resume with you. This will show the potential employer that you are serious about the position and have initiative. (Adventures In Education)

May 5, 2008 - What will you be asked? What kinds of questions should you expect to be asked during an interview? How should you respond? (Adventures In Education)

Apr 28, 2008 - Get the money to get you through college - it's worth it! Continuing your education past high school is one of the biggest challenges you will face in your life. For many, finding a way to finance the journey is the first, and most difficult, challenge. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 28, 2008 - Find your next job at a job fair Looking for a summer job? You might be able to find one at the next job fair. As a high school student visiting a job fair for the first time, there are simple guidelines to follow to make the most of your visit. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 21, 2008 - How to succeed with year-end studying While school is almost over for the year, most students still have final exams to take. If you have kept up with your studies throughout the year, you should have already learned the material. What remains to be done now is to review your coursework and brush up on any items you may have forgotten or are unclear about. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 21, 2008 - Homework help online Need help with your homework? There are many Web sites that provide useful information that can help. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 14, 2008 - Making use of helpful study techniques When you read your textbook, take advantage of the organization. Read the table of contents for your assignment first, then read the introduction and conclusion. Next, read the core assignment, paying attention to sidebars, items in bold, and other items. Go over the review questions at the end of each section. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 14, 2008 - 10 tips for taking tests Read the AIE top 10 list for effective test taking techniques. (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 - Study habits Although studying can be a challenge, it must be done if you want to achieve academic success. Studying improves your grades, makes attending class more pleasant, and can even help you make new friends. (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 22, 2008 - Charter Schools and the Next President. It is an exciting month for us political junkies. I come to work groggy from staying up late watching the victory speeches. I scour the Net for the latest polls. But the part of me that cares about schools is not that thrilled. Education issues are not stirring up anybody's electoral base, so they don't get mentioned. (Washington Post)

Jan 22, 2008 - Minority Students Become the Majority. Maryland may be majority white, but its public schools no longer are. (Washington Post)

Jan 18, 2008 - McDonald's Ending Promotion on Jackets of Children's Report Cards. McDonald's has decided to stop sponsoring Happy Meals as rewards for children with good grades and attendance records in elementary schools in Seminole County, Fla. (The New York Times)

Jan 17, 2008 - Applications to Colleges Are Breaking Records. With numbers of college applications reaching new heights this year, promising another season of high rejection rates and dashed hopes for many more students. (The New York Times)

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)