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New Site Lets Students Gamble on Their Grades Photo
LOS ANGELES -- A new website is giving higher education a Vegas twist, allowing college students nationwide to bet on their own grades. more
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Monitoring media
How can students ride the wave of the future without drowning in a sea of distractions? more
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Professors not LOLing at students' writing Photo
Texting lingo is seeping into college papers and correspondence, and faculty members increasingly have expressed irritation about reading acronyms and abbreviations they often do not understand. more
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Skipping a grade: Is your child really ready for it? Photo
Lisa Catanyag thought maybe she ought to do something when, at the beginning of the school year, she noticed her son was more interested in his sister's sixth-grade homework than his own. more
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Seven simple tips to improve your child's reading skills
When it comes to kids today, it seems to be all about the screen — computer games, handheld games, websites, social media, cell phones, TV, and, of course, text messaging. more
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Pictures: What it's like to be 18 in 2010 Photos
Imagine never wearing a wrist watch or using a phone with a cord. That's reality for an 18-year-old in 2010. Can't relate? Enter the Beloit College Mindset List. Each year the school examines, "cultural touchstones that shape the lives of students entering college." Here's a look at their... more
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Teens on Facebook GOL (grumble out loud) as mothers become friends Video
Mothers have found a even better way to humiliate their children than showing baby pictures: becoming a friend on Facebook. more
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Pictures: Top party schools of 2010-2011 Photos
The nation's top party schools, according to Princeton Review's 2010-11 survey. more
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How your kids are cheating Photos
The stress of getting an "A" sometimes leads to questionable decisions by students. Check out how cheating has evolved since you last entered the classroom. more
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Pictures: 2010 back-to-school fashion Photos
The focus of any school term should be on academics, but it's hard not to get excited about a new batch of clothes. Start the school year off right with the latest comfortable and age-appropriate styles. more
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A survival guide for parents with kids in college
Harlan Cohen is a serious guy. more
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Textbooks, finding the bargains
Students have taken on this issue and found ways that don't subtract too much from their wallets. But, it's gotten more complicated. There are lots of ways to get a "book." more
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iPad: the new big gadget on campus
This fall, college campuses across the country to test Apple's new popular device as part of a program called Digital Culture and Creativity. more
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Easing the drama of college send-off Photo
Even the savvy parents who managed to get through the entire college admissions process intact have a difficult time on the day of departure. more
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162,000 fewer work-study jobs Photo
Aid officials recommend students opt for federally funded work-study jobs because earnings from regular jobs can reduce students' eligibility for future need-based financial aid. more
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School shopping can teach kids spending skills
Ina Poecher heard about a back-to-school sale at J.C. Penney on the radio. So with a mental list of wardrobe needs for fifth grade, the Vadnais Heights, Minn., 10-year-old spent a recent Saturday morning with her head in the clearance racks. more
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Baby steps when teaching kids about money Photo
Learning happens most easily by doing, insists psychologist and financial educator Brad Klontz. Consider him Exhibit A. more
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Gail MarksJarvis: Conquer college costs with a few key decisions
It's a bill like no other, frightfully huge, with perhaps $20,000 that has to be paid almost instantly. more
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Kids learn from Social Security statements
Some aspects of summer life never change: soaking up the sun, sipping ice cold lemonade, and listening to our kids complain about not making enough money from their part-time job. more
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Finding a place for piggy banks
I'm surrounded by piggy banks. more
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Calzones: A low-maintenance Labor Day family meal Photo
Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer, and to keep the focus on relaxation, we're sharing some of our favorite make-ahead recipes. By making them a week ahead of time, you can plan ahead and spend more time relaxing this Labor Day weekend. more
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Wrap up dinner with these tasty tortilla wraps Photo
Using tortillas or lettuce instead of sandwich bread can add excitement to everything from snacks and school lunches to family dinners. Almost any salad or sandwich recipe can easily rolled into a wrap for a nutritious, fun and flavorful dining experience. more
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Homemade pizza makes a quick and easy school-night dinner Photo
Helping your child succeed in school may be as easy as sitting down for a family meal. From better grades to improved health, nutrition and social skills, family meals help children succeed in school and life. With time-saving tools like a meal planner, shopping-list generator and a new Back-to-... more
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Wake up tired summer taste buds with this cucumber salad Photo
If the summer heat has lulled your family into a culinary stupor, it's time to wake up your taste buds! This week we're featuring recipes that use familiar summer foods in delicious but unexpected ways. more
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Chill out with a salad and sandwich combo Photo
If you're like most cooks, the hotter it is outside, the less time you want to spend in the kitchen over a hot stove. Luckily, salads and sandwiches often can be prepared quickly with little to no cooking. This week we're featuring light and healthy summer salad and sandwich recipes that are long on... more
