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Students Vote in Presidential School Lunch Campaign
While their parents are following the presidential campaign trail, students across the country will participate in their own election to name a "President of School Lunch" this fall. Students will learn about the candidates' nutritional values and physical fitness interests before casting their ballot to elect the nation's favorite school lunch.

Supporting Disabled Students Provides Valuable Lesson for All
Each year, anti-discrimination laws open the doors to higher learning for millions of disabled students. It's up to the students to navigate the world beyond those newly opened doors, and many have found that choosing a college where they receive the caring support of faculty, staff and fellow students can help pave the path to academic success.

Career Trend: Downshifting
All over the country, high-power professionals are trading in their high-paying, high-stress careers, with their 60-hour weeks and $200 ties, for a more fulfilling life. This trend, known as 'downshifting' is catching on, as over-worked professionals seek to find balance in their lives.

School Buses Saving Money by Going Green
To help take money out of the gas tank this fall and put it back into the classroom, school districts across the country are switching to propane-fueled buses as a means of coping with swelling diesel costs--it's better for the environment and for childrens' health.

Looking for a Growth Career? Accounting Is Hot
Looking for a career with lots of groth potential? Here's why you may want to consider accounting.

Reducing the Stigma Surrounding Epilepsy
Some of history's most creative minds, including Vincent van Gogh, Ludwig Beethoven, Leo Tolstoy and Lewis Carroll, are believed to have had epilepsy. Now in its sixth year, the "Expressions of Courage" national art contest provides people with epilepsy the opportunity to showcase their talents and their perspectives on living with epilepsy through art.

Do a Great Thing for Your Country - Host an Exchange Student
Hosting an exchange student from a foreign country can be very rewarding. Here's a place to turn if you want to do it.

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