Success in an unlikely place
Ja'key Ayers, a 14-year-old inmate in Bernalillo County's juvenile detention center, looked straight into his questioner's eyes when he said it.   (Tuesday, January 06, 2009)

Add Up the Savings
Robin Garcia's fourth-graders are learning that little changes can make a big difference. And they have the numbers to back it up.   (Tuesday, January 06, 2009)

Love for Duranes school spans generations
Vivian Lucero is working to help a school she's been connected with, in one way or another, for more than 65 years.   (Tuesday, January 06, 2009)

Daisy gets new set of duds
Hungry for some good gossip? How's this: Daisy and Butch are back together!   (Tuesday, December 30, 2008)

Cibola student treated like king
High school is filled with socially awkward moments. Imagine having a disorder that magnifies those moments.   (Tuesday, December 30, 2008)

Q: Most fun test prep anywhere
Schools for 100.   (Tuesday, December 23, 2008)

Giving can be greatest gift
Be a role model Sign your family up to volunteer at a soup kitchen, homeless shelter or senior center. Helping others teaches your child how to contribute to your community and gives your family valuable time together. Start small when the kids are small Your child might be happy to help bake cookies for a friend but could end up wanting to keep the gift. Plan for this by baking enough cookies to keep and enough to give. Young children need help in learning to share. Teach that giving doesn't require money Help your child make gift certificates good for “one free car wash” or “breakfast in bed” that can be given to others in the family. Involve your child in selecting the gift You may think that donating to cancer research is important, but a child who's an animal lover may be more interested in giving dogs at the humane society an extra treat. Help find a way to give the gift your child feels is important. Personalize giving It's faster for busy parents to write a check to a charity, but it has little impact on a child who can't see where the money is going or imagine the people who benefit. Delivering canned goods to a food bank is more meaningful. Or your family could “adopt” a needy family through a community organization, choose gifts and wrap them. Source: www.greatschools.net   (Tuesday, December 23, 2008)

Give your favorite wee one the gift of learning this Christmas
It started with Baby Einstein.   (Tuesday, December 16, 2008)

Do Charter Schools Need More Time?
Rep. Rick Miera, D-Albuquerque, wants to delay until 2014 the deadline for charter schools to meet state building standards.   (Tuesday, December 16, 2008)

30 Take Step Toward Military Academies
Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., has announced the nomination of 30 area students to the nation's four military service academies.   (Tuesday, December 16, 2008)