Education And Careers

Free Online College Handbook Navigating the college admissions process and paying for a higher education just got easier. Word Count:250
It's Time To Think About Their Lunch Drinks Nutritionists say that flavored milk can be a secret weapon to help kids drink more milk and get the calcium and protein their growing bodies need. Word Count:583
Supportive Parents Play A Key Role In A Child's Success In School Increasingly, academic success requires parents and children to work as a team. That's why it's important for parents to prepare their children by offering advice and tools that will further their academic careers. Word Count:516
Students Stop Stains This Semester Tips for laundry first-timers. Word Count:436
Honoring Women In The Military The female experience is a vital part of America's military experience, and the Veterans History Project created a new initiative to honor their contributions. Word Count:418
One Creative Kid Chef Could Win A $25,000 Scholarship Fund As parents prepare for the back-to-school season, packing school lunches such as the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a great way to stick to the family budget and satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Word Count:456
Taking Pulse Of Voters On School Choice Issues Substantial support for school choice reforms cuts across major demographic subgroups. Word Count:273
Freelancing Becomes A Full-Time Career For anyone who considered freelance or independent contract work as projects to do in between jobs, it's time to think again. Word Count:434
Wish I Had This When I Was In School As students prepare to head back to school, there's the annual frenzy in the electronics section in every store across the U.S. as students equip themselves with the latest accessories and tools to get off to a good start. Word Count:460
Parents: It's A Good Time To Catch Up On Missed Vaccinations If your child or adolescent has missed any shots, check with your doctor about getting back on track. Word Count:352
Active Seniors Wanted A growing number of retired seniors who are looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of others and earn some extra money are getting back into the workforce. Word Count:141
Tips For Easy Fundraisers Picture this: Raising funds can be easier than you imagine if you follow a few tips from the experts. It may be even easier if you have a camera. Word Count:434
Healthy Smiles Get An A+ Proper oral health is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. That's why many parents want their children to get a good grade when it comes to school-year dental care. Word Count:338
Drawing Inspiration From Disability Increasingly, individuals with a physical disability are making a contribution on the job in community service and the arts. At the same time, they are helping to redefine what it means to be disabled. Word Count:374
School Lunch Packing 101 Busy parents know the start of the school year equates to a packed planner filled with everything from recitals to soccer games to parent-teacher conferences. Word Count:469
Moving Children To Learn: Tips For Parents Whether it's dancing, running or just playing outside, it's a smart idea to keep kids moving--and for more reasons than you might expect. Word Count:378
Teacher Learns The ABC's Of Balancing Cancer And Career Eight years ago, Suzanne Carlson joined the ranks of a workforce that is hundreds of thousands strong: American cancer survivors. Word Count:842
Wind Power Is Poised To Support U.S. Jobs Experts say there is a renewable source of energy that is capable of becoming a major contributor to America's electricity supply over the next three decades--wind power. Word Count:356
Software Lets Parents Follow Students' Progress With many schools using student information software, parents and students are increasingly able to leverage the Internet to track academic progress and impact achievement. Word Count:377
Talk To Your Children About School Bus Safety While today's school buses are the safest, most technologically advanced they have ever been, parents still need to take a moment to talk to their children about school bus safety. Word Count:387
Book A Brighter Future For Your Child More parents are getting the word that helping kids to love the written word is an effective way to improve their lives. By getting kids to love reading, you can help them succeed at school--and later in life. Word Count:395
Dictionary Project Gives Students The Gift Of Words Through a national initiative, service organizations are helping third-grade students learn with their own personal dictionaries. Word Count:347
Finish It Right: How To Better Market Yourself And Your Company With Polished Printed Materials Don't skimp on the details when trying to save time. Word Count:300
Tips To Cut Campus Expenses In the current economy, making small changes to save money can mean a lot. Word Count:223
Note To Self: Five Helpful Tips For Passing Notes At Work Five creative ways to achieve better results at work. Word Count:544
Tips To Help Your Small Business Thrive During the best of times and the worst of times, your small business can thrive if you ask yourself some key questions. Word Count:173
College-Bound Students--Time To Get A Real Calculator Tips on how to select a calculator for the college-bound student. Word Count:428
Do Your Homework On Head Lice Tips to help keep head lice from being present at school roll call this year. Word Count:212
Brainy Backpacks Bust Kids' Boredom Parents who plan ahead--whether it's for a family road trip or the ride home from school--find they can actually look forward to some quality time in the car. Word Count:374
Teaching Students To Score On And Off The Field When school bells ring, the sound of a referee's whistle is usually not far behind. Word Count:352
Tips For Packing Healthier School Lunches Lunches that make the nutritional grade can help your kids get better grades. Word Count:343
You: A Champion E-Business Entrepreneur? How does your company match up against these champion entrepreneurs? Word Count:449
Many Drop Anchor At Piney Point, Maryland In a stormy job market, many men and women are dropping anchor in Piney Point, Maryland and signing up to learn to be a merchant mariner. Word Count:301
New Technology Offers Security On The Go A new approach to home security is designed to offer homeowners convenience, confidence and peace of mind while away from home. Communication is the key. Word Count:150
Do Something 101--Lend A Helping Hand According to U.S. Census data, families will spend in excess of $7 billion getting their children ready for school--and more shoppers are hitting the stores early to stock up on school supplies. Word Count:370
Revealing New SAT Guide Preparing for the SAT doesn't have to be an expensive or overwhelming experience, according to a revealing and groundbreaking new SAT guide. Word Count:214
An Online Network Of Instructional Videos Whether you want to learn how to train your dog or play the guitar, there are useful instructional videos available online. Word Count:389
Making The Move To College A few tips--including renting the right-sized truck and having a packing plan--can help make the move to college go smoothly. Word Count:310
Get An "A" In Comfortable Dorm Living There's no reason to feel crowded when space is sparse. Word Count:370
Seven Simple Steps To Save For College The sooner you start saving for college, the more time your money will have to appreciate. Word Count:434
Tips For A Successful School Year Whether it's the beginning of the school year or well into the semester, sometimes helping a child succeed academically means understanding how he or she learns best. Word Count:403
Staying Plugged In While On Vacation Whether they go by plane, train or automobile, when people take off to visit family and friends, they are taking their music and games with them. Word Count:388
Parents Are Part Of Equation For Teens' Math Success Tips for parents to help their teen find the right path to math success. Word Count:690
Private Student Loans: How To Spot Deceptive Offers Pay attention to college loans. Word Count:471
Dress For Success: Guidelines For A Suitable Suit When it comes to selecting a suit, menswear experts advise, it's wise to follow four simple guidelines. Word Count:388
Students Can Work To End Bullying A unique program that teaches kids the value of kindness may help cut down on bullying in schools. Word Count:343
Building Social Capital Pays Real Dividends Networking is more than just shaking hands and passing out business cards. According to the authors of "The 29% Solution," networking is really about building your social capital-and it's a skill that can be acquired. Word Count:399
Preschoolers Explore Cultures, Learn Through Music On PBS KIDS, Miss Rosa encourages children to explore new cultures and experiences. Word Count:345
Female Scientists Work To Make Breakthroughs One woman, Dr. Laura Lapham of Florida State University, is studying possible new energy sources at the bottom of the sea. Word Count:680
New Hot Spot For College Students Florida, known internationally as the center for hospitality and consistently ranked as one of the top 10 destinations in the world, can also be a great place to study. Word Count:340
Love Payday? It's Only Going To Get Better American workers are being asked to put their two cents in on how they feel about how they are paid Word Count:289
Financial Management Tools Enable College Students To Manage Money To meet the needs of students looking to augment their financial management knowledge, financial services companies create new programs aimed at providing fuller levels of financial understanding. Word Count:429
E-Mail Marketing Delivers An "A" To Small Business If you own a small business, e-mail can be a big help in the way you communicate with your customers. Word Count:323
Flexible Spending Accounts Can Benefit Employers And Employees A growing number of small business owners are finding their companies can make use of a health and dependent care benefit designed to save money for both employees and business owners. Word Count:450
Kids And The Constitution Most children don't spend much time thinking about the Constitution, the rights it guarantees and how its principles govern many aspects of their daily lives. Fortunately, two books for middle-school-age children help present these principles in action, in a way children can really relate to. Word Count:193
Write Your Own Ticket In The Merchant Marine Those looking for a job in a profession that's awash with opportunities for advancement may want to sign up to learn to be a merchant mariner. Word Count:253
Teaching Children The Art Of Written English It's important for children to learn how to communicate through the written word. Word Count:427
Scholarship Program For Low-Income Students Determined To Succeed There's a scholarship program that recognizes students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their education. Word Count:368
How-To Videos Online If you have ever wondered how to make sweet and sour chicken or perform CPR or had the desire to learn a new sport, there's a Web site that specializes in showing you how. Word Count:232
Top Five Tips To Manage Credit As A Small Business Owner One of the most difficult aspects of owning your own business is simply keeping track of your money. It's important to keep all of your spending in one place. To learn more about small business credit management visit www.chase.com\businesscards. Word Count:544
Breaking Free: Take More Vacations And Work Remotely The right technology can liberate you from your desk. Word Count:565
Helping Children Get Smart About Money It could pay to teach kids about managing money--and financial experts say the earlier the lessons begin, the better. Word Count:325
Tips For Simplifying Your Online Life With new communications tools, it's possible to find relief from "online overload." Word Count:449
Campaign Plants Trees At Schools Across The U.S. In a single day, more than 800 trees were planted at schools and parks across the U.S. Word Count:411
Reading Up On School Choice A growing number of parents have given high marks to school choice programs. Word Count:173
CURE Magazine Announces Winner Of 2008 Extraordinary Healer Award For Oncology Nursing Every day, people around the world are battling cancer and struggling to successfully overcome treatment, not to mention the emotional ups and downs of the disease. Word Count:457
Unsung Heroes Need A Pay Raise, Too Helping people with disabilities live fuller lives is the work of a dedicated group of people who need a pay raise. Word Count:177
Opportunities Abound For Mature Workers If you're one of the nearly 27 percent of Americans who make up the baby boomer population, chances are you have qualified and significant work experience that many employers are seeking out today. Word Count:407
Nutrition Education For Children And Families Nearly 16 percent of children and adolescents are overweight in the U.S. Word Count:432
Getting A Better Grade In Student Finances Learning to manage money can be one of the most challenging subjects to master for a college student or recent grad. Word Count:448
Is The Person Sitting Next To You An "Organizilla"? For an "Organizilla," stylish desk supplies are a key component of having an organized desk that shows off his or her personality. Word Count:407
Traveling Sales Crews: What You Should Know The next time an unexpected knock on your door turns up a young salesperson with a sympathy-worthy sales pitch, you might want to think twice about supporting what may be a traveling sales crew. Word Count:392
College Graduation May Be Bad For Your Health Health coverage probably doesn't score very high on most graduates' priority lists, but it ought to. Word Count:408
Eighth-Grader Turns Life-Long Genetic Condition Into Science Project Project Highlights First And Only Drug To Treat Metabolic Condition, PKU Word Count:683
Choose Your Traveling Sales Job Wisely If you're looking for a job and like the thought of a job that involves travel, think before you leap. Word Count:381
Get To Know The Tree Next Door This Spring This season, why not show a little appreciation and acknowledge the trees within our communities that beautify our front yards, line our roads and provide shade in our neighborhood parks? Word Count:680
How To Start, Survive And Thrive As A Small Business Owner Small businesses play a bigger role in driving the U.S. economy than many Americans realize. Word Count:426
Expanded Opportunities For Teachers There's a new way for elementary-school teachers to get a chance to improve their math and science teaching skills. Word Count:397
Career Success With A Chronic Illness Helpful workplace tips. Word Count:1178
Selling Your Great Idea The next innovative product to hit consumers might be closer than you think--it could be in your head. Word Count:229
Teen Superstar Works To Minimize Technology Gap Efforts to minimize the technology gap in schools may soon hit the right chord thanks to a partnership that includes teen superstar Jordan Pruitt. Word Count:406
Voting Opens Online For Entrepreneur Contest A new contest is giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to build the company of their dreams around their own unique business idea. Word Count:266
Energizing The Kids Model building can be a terrific way to develop a child's creativity. Word Count:172
Know What To Do In Case Of A Computer Disaster Try these triage tips to bring your computer back from the brink. Word Count:433
In Stormy Job Market, Many Train For Jobs At Sea A growing number of Americans looking for direction in their careers are discovering it at an unsurpassed educational facility in the peaceful surroundings of Piney Point, Md. Word Count:233
The College Admission Essay: Your Chance To Shine Your college admission essay is your best chance to shine--to show who you are, how you think and why you deserve that spot in the freshman class. Word Count:432
Cut Clutter In Your Home This Spring The right tools can help you cut clutter quickly. Think of it as spring editing. Word Count:460
New Generation Of 20-Something Women Feel Pressured To Achieve Success The race to achieve success is keeping many 20-something women from fully enjoying what they have worked so hard to accomplish. Word Count:617
Payday Money-Saving Tips You have two documents at your fingertips that can help you make money and save money. Word Count:556
Payday Money-Saving Tips You have two documents at your fingertips that can help you make money and save money. Word Count:556
Adventure Series Provides Educational Viewing A popular TV adventure series, now on DVD, can help foster a family's interest in history. Word Count:370
Survey: Health Care, Economy Concerns In Workers' Drop In Retirement Confidence Today, many people feel less confident about being able to afford a comfortable retirement. Word Count:725
Survey: Health Care, Economy Concerns In Workers' Drop In Retirement Confidence Today, many people feel less confident about being able to afford a comfortable retirement. Word Count:725
Understanding Administrative Professionals A world leader in the employment services industry suggests the methods for retaining top- performing administrative professionals. Word Count:478
Understanding Administrative Professionals A world leader in the employment services industry suggests the methods for retaining top- performing administrative professionals. Word Count:478
Survey Grades The State Of Homework How much value do teachers, parents and students place on homework assignments? The answers may surprise you. Word Count:505
Survey Grades The State Of Homework How much value do teachers, parents and students place on homework assignments? The answers may surprise you. Word Count:505
Avoiding Weight Gain In College Researchers say possible explanations for the weight gain in freshman and sophomore college years include more drinking, more socializing that involves eating, high-fat foods in dorm cafeterias and less physical activity. Word Count:377
Taking The Headache Out Of Your Commute Five easy ways to destress your travel time and transform any commute into a more relaxing experience. Word Count:457
Competition Gives Bands A Shot At The Main Stage Striking the right chord with a growing number of up-and-coming bands is a competition that gives them the chance to show the world that they deserve a shot at the big time. Word Count:376
Matching Teens With Success Sometimes it's easier to reach the top of a profession when you have someone to look up to-and many of today's teens have just that. Word Count:362
Private School Teachers Are Making The Grade Close-knit relationships with students, faculty and administrators; small class size; and greater academic freedom-these are some of the reasons teachers say they enjoy teaching at independent private schools. Word Count:318
Tips For Successful Selling Owning a home is the biggest investment most Americans will ever make; successfully selling that home may be much easier with a few tips from the experts. Word Count:381
Your Future May Be Up In The Air For people who want a career in which they can reach for the sky, the aerospace industry offers a world of possibilities. Word Count:122
It's Easy Being Green At Work Here are some quick, easy steps that can make a difference for your company and the planet. Word Count:479
Scholarship Program Recognizes Young People With Crohn's Disease A leading biopharmaceutical company will award scholarships of up to $10,000 each. Word Count:459
Start A Dialogue With Your Customers Want to know what your customers want? Ask them. Word Count:216
Vascular Health A free online book can help children learn how to improve their vascular health. Word Count:150
Getting Ready For A New Career If you're ready for a career change, you're not alone. In a recent survey of over 5,700 workers, more than one-third said they were interested in trying out a new career path. Word Count:397
Power Shopping For The Government If you like to shop, you may just have a future with the U.S. government. Word Count:332
Culinary Weekends In The Lush Allegheny Mountains An historic and award-winning resort is hosting several unique culinary events. Word Count:411
Fewer Benefit From Employer-Paid Coverage With health insurance costs rising at several times the rate of wage increases, public opinion polls show middle-income Americans are becoming anxious about losing their health coverage-particularly when it's paid for by an employer. Word Count:356
Brightening Young Women's Futures The number of jobs in science and engineering is expected to climb to more than 2.2 million by the year 2010, and a new guide may help young girls take advantage of these opportunities. Word Count:350
Smart Ways To Pay For College It doesn't take a higher degree to understand the value of a college education in today's workforce. Word Count:379
Schools Use Cards To Increase Skills It's a whole new "deal" when it comes to playing cards at school as teachers discover that the game of bridge can help kids develop important critical-thinking skills. Word Count:326
The Art Of Thinking Green The Earth is 70 percent water and keeping the planet clean means keeping water clean. Word Count:373
Putting A Price On Privacy Even if you work at home, you're still responsible for the protection of the confidential information you come across. Word Count:390
Business Promotions Pop With Customized Postage Businesses can now create mailings that really stand out, thanks to customized postage stamps with their image and message. Word Count:364
Young Playwrights Explore Themes Of Disability An annual playwriting competition encourages students to create works about disability. Word Count:345