http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/category.asp?c=49907 <strong>Featured:</strong> Arne Duncan: headmaster of school reform<br /><br />*Manage student loans<br />*Gangs, drugs in schools<br />*School essentials for less en-us Copyright 2000 - 2010 WorldNow and KAUZ Education 15 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12957016 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12957016&t=2010-08-31T15:53:41Z CSMONITOR Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:53:00 EDT As students head back to school, educators nationwide are implementing controversial school reform wrought by Arne Duncan, possibly the most powerful education secretary ever. Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12956639 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12956639&t=2010-08-24T09:29:24Z bills Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:29:00 EDT For recent graduates, student loans are looming -- here&#39;s how to pay them off. Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13013342 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13013342&t=2010-08-20T10:11:08Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:11:00 EDT Drugs and gangs are common problems at public schools in the United States, a new teen survey shows. Health http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13002489 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13002489&t=2010-08-18T10:30:05Z forbes Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:30:00 EDT Investment banking is so 1999. Try reconstructing war-torn economies and finding solutions to abject poverty. Business http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12957018 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12957018&t=2010-08-17T15:52:28Z CSMONITOR Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:52:00 EDT WhatWillTheyLearn.com grades over 700 schools on what classes they require students to take. Just over a third of them earned an A or B in the assessment of required education. Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12982438 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12982438&t=2010-08-16T11:26:55Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:26:00 EDT Having sex while in a romantic relationship doesn&#39;t generally affect teens&#39; grades in school, but casual sex might, a new study shows. Health http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12957019 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12957019&t=2010-08-10T16:03:59Z CSMONITOR Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:03:00 EDT Obama has stated a goal of retaking the world lead in college graduation rates by 2020. The US ranks behind 11 countries in the share of young workers with associate&#39;s degrees. Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12910748 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12910748&t=2010-08-07T15:00:28Z OPTUM Sat, 7 Aug 2010 15:00:00 EDT Screening kids before they take part in sports can help spot deadly hidden heart defects. Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12919326 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12919326&t=2010-08-03T17:06:13Z studioone Tue, 3 Aug 2010 17:06:00 EDT You&#39;re not even sure about your major, let alone what you want to be when you grow up? Summer is prime time for wrapping your head around career goals. Sales - Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12911959 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12911959&t=2010-08-02T16:17:42Z studioone Mon, 2 Aug 2010 16:17:00 EDT Keeping your brain active away from school doesn&#39;t mean revisiting last semester&#39;s physics notes. (Like we could pay you to do that &hellip;.) Here, easy ways to work your mind. Sales - Back to School http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12878858 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12878858&t=2010-07-27T16:42:43Z forbes Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:42:00 EDT This isn&#39;t a decision to make lightly - it will have a huge impact on your college bill. Sales - Money http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13065476 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13065476&t=2010-09-04T07:01:29Z DIGITALTRENDS Sat, 4 Sep 2010 07:01:00 EDT Save money by renting cheap used textbooks online for college from trusted online textbook renters with this handy guide from DigitalTrends. Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12987108 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12987108&t=2010-08-23T15:08:29Z forbes Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:08:00 EDT You can save on back to school purchases by finding deals and shopping smart. Forbes shows you how. Sales - Back to School http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12989997 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12989997&t=2010-08-17T19:34:57Z AP Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:34:00 EDT Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of the world view of the incoming freshmen class. The list for the Class of 2014: News - AP-National http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12759346 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12759346&t=2010-07-07T09:00:04Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 7 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EDT High school students at a private school in Rhode Island who started school a half-hour later in the morning were in better moods, more alert, less depressed and more likely to actually attend class than before the time... _Health - Children http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12775784 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12775784&t=2010-07-08T16:19:40Z CSMONITOR Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:19:00 EDT The &lsquo;Let&#39;s Read. Let&#39;s Move&#39; campaign is designed to combat the learning loss that can occur during the summer. Sales - Summer Promotion http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12531994 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12531994&t=2010-05-25T11:49:49Z OPTUM Tue, 25 May 2010 11:49:00 EDT It&#39;s heartbreaking when your child is being bullied at school. But what if your child is the bully? Health http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12376334 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12376334&t=2010-04-30T16:48:49Z OPTUM Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:48:00 EDT Your high school senior has an action-packed spring to prepare for. Make sure he or she knows how to stay safe while having fun. Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12335730 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12335730&t=2010-04-23T11:10:55Z OPTUM Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:10:00 EDT Bullying or teasing by peers can fuel extreme emotional distress in overweight children. Read on for insight into this troubling problem. Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12246778 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12246778&t=2010-04-03T09:00:01Z HEALTHDAY Sat, 3 Apr 2010 09:00:00 EDT By Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) -- Could just being reminded of failure make it a little more likely? _Health - Mental_Illness http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=11846800 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=11846800&t=2010-01-22T11:20:24Z OPTUM Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:20:00 EST Is your child having trouble learning to write and spell? Does he or she struggle to recognize words and numbers? The problem may be dyslexia. Learn how to recognize the signs. Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=11764927 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=11764927&t=2010-01-05T16:41:17Z OPTUM Tue, 5 Jan 2010 16:41:00 EST If your child has special needs, learn how to work with your school to provide support in the classroom. Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13059827 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13059827&t=2010-08-30T12:20:38Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:20:00 EDT Anxiety can be a problem for some college and university freshmen, but there are a number of ways they can cope with new experiences and challenges, an expert suggests. _Health - Anxiety http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13057969 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13057969&t=2010-08-30T08:58:04Z studioone Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:58:00 EDT Your brain&#39;s been on a much-needed brake. (Or is it "break"?!) Now it&#39;s time to switch gears. Here&#39;s&nbsp;some advice for getting re-acclimated to the college scene. Sales - Back to School http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13004490 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13004490&t=2010-08-24T18:43:38Z DIGITALTRENDS Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:43:00 EDT Keeping the modern-day student in mind, here is a list of the best school backpacks and bags, ideal for classes or just kicking around town. Sales - Back to School http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13022376 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13022376&t=2010-08-23T11:42:54Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:42:00 EDT Experts used to advise parents to simply sever ties when their children left home to start college, but they now recommend letting go in phases and stages. _Health - Children http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12800419 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12800419&t=2010-07-13T15:59:21Z studioone Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:59:00 EDT Losing sleep over the dimensions of your dorm room? Rest assured, you can survive -- and thrive -- in close living quarters. We tell you how. Sales - Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12742504 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12742504&t=2010-07-04T07:01:29Z studioone Sun, 4 Jul 2010 07:01:00 EDT If your bedroom&#39;s been turned into the new home gym/den/computer room, chill. Here&#39;s how to reclaim your space ... or cope if that&#39;s not in the cards. Sales - Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12728204 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12728204&t=2010-08-16T15:43:05Z forbes Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:43:00 EDT If you&#39;re scrambling for tuition, check out these last-ditch options to come up with the cash. Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12839968 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12839968&t=2010-07-20T14:32:34Z forbes Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:32:00 EDT Find out how to keep the cost of your textbooks from approaching your tuition expenses. Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12720368 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12720368&t=2010-07-06T09:45:26Z bills Tue, 6 Jul 2010 09:45:00 EDT Unlike many other types of debt, educational debt can be considered healthy, as long as you don&#39;t overdo it. Here are some ways to seek out funding for school. Sales - Money http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12690192 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12690192&t=2010-06-22T15:25:11Z forbes Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:25:00 EDT Don&#39;t miss out on these tax credits if you have recently graduated. Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12416598 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12416598&t=2010-05-03T12:48:19Z studioone Mon, 3 May 2010 12:48:00 EDT Whether you&#39;re a student looking for off-campus housing or simply moving your first apartment of your own, there may be hidden costs you probably haven&#39;t even considered. Sales - Money http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12158120 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12158120&t=2010-03-18T10:47:55Z KAUZ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:47:00 EDT The IRS has a tip for college students and first-time filers: use IRS Free File to file their federal tax return to avoid the April 15 rush and maybe get any refund due within 10 days. Sales - Tax http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12036087 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12036087&t=2010-02-24T11:04:19Z KAUZ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:04:00 EST College can be very expensive. To help students and their parents, the IRS offers the following five ways to offset education costs. Sales - Tax http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=11887916 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=11887916&t=2010-01-27T11:10:47Z KAUZ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:10:00 EST Here are the top nine things the IRS wants you to know about the American Opportunity Credit and how you can benefit from it when you file your 2009 taxes. Sales - Tax http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=6845448 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=6845448&t=2009-06-03T09:55:51Z KAUZ Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:48:00 EDT Finding an internship is, much like when you applied to college, a process.&nbsp; If you are considering applying for a position it is a clear indication that you are motivated.&nbsp; The next step is to translate that into action! Sales - Back to School http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12792411 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12792411&t=2010-08-24T18:41:50Z DIGITALTRENDS Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:41:00 EDT In this year&#39;s back to school gift guide Digital Trends gives your favorite student every leg up with these fun and useful gadgets for academic life. Technology http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12987103 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12987103&t=2010-08-17T11:51:04Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:50:00 EDT The very design of laptop computers encourages bad posture among college students and other heavy users, which can lead to headaches, muscle strain and debilitating injuries. Health http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12979551 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12979551&t=2010-08-16T11:19:21Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:19:00 EDT Walking to school may help reduce children&#39;s stress throughout the day, the results of a new study suggest. _Health - Children http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13011729 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13011729&t=2010-08-27T13:36:52Z KAUZ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:36:00 EDT Think you have to spend a lot to amuse the family? Think again! Spend time at home and use the resources around you to create a fun environment for your loved ones. Entertainment http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13011762 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13011762&t=2010-08-27T13:20:32Z KAUZ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:20:00 EDT These days, everyone is looking to get more done in less time. Check out our timesaving tips so you can stay all neat and tidy. Sales - Home and Garden http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12948019 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12948019&t=2010-09-06T15:00:07Z OPTUM Mon, 6 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EDT Your child is overweight. Do you put him on a strict diet? Ban all junk foods? Success depends on using the right approach. Health http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13028623 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13028623&t=2010-09-06T11:00:15Z OPTUM Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EDT Three factors determine how happy we are. Happiness has many benefits, and it can be learned. Health http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13064822 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13064822&t=2010-09-06T07:00:21Z CSMONITOR Mon, 6 Sep 2010 07:00:00 EDT A new study suggests that a global rise in ocean temperatures has cut the number of phytoplankton, which are the bedrock of the food chain, by 40 percent since 1950. Other scientists link the rise in ocean temperatures to global warming. Sales - Environmental http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13096235 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13096235&t=2010-09-05T19:30:27Z TVGuide Sun, 5 Sep 2010 19:30:00 EDT It&#39;s Always Sunny in Philadelphia co-stars Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney welcomed their first child on Wednesday. Entertainment http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13065563 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13065563&t=2010-09-05T15:00:18Z DIGITALTRENDS Sun, 5 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EDT Google is testing search results pages that change on-the-fly as users enter text. Technology http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13066058 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13066058&t=2010-09-05T11:00:24Z CSMONITOR Sun, 5 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EDT Scientists are confident the Kepler telescope had found a &#39;super Earth&#39; exoplanet that orbits its star every 1.6 Earth days and is 1.5 times the size of Earth. Sales - Education http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13082102 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13082102&t=2010-09-05T07:00:22Z cinemasource Sun, 5 Sep 2010 07:00:00 EDT While we hate to reduce our favorite time of year to (billions of) dollars, that&#39;s really the only way to determine which trends, actors and genres did or didn&#39;t fare well over the summer. Entertainment http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12984938 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=12984938&t=2010-09-04T15:00:32Z OPTUM Sat, 4 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EDT Thinking about a hair transplant for baldness or thinning hair? Here are some things you&#39;ll need to keep in mind. Health http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13065808 http://www.newschannel6now.com/global/story.asp?s=13065808&t=2010-09-04T11:00:31Z studioone Sat, 4 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EDT With the right preparation, visiting historical sites can be as fun as a day at the beach -- and a lot more interesting. Sales - Family