Were you shocked the first time your child boarded a school bus and you realized there were no seat belts? Times are changing. Some school bus manufacturers now offer an optional seat belt system.

Generations of American girls learned how to run a household in high school home economics classes. In the 21st century, girls are learning how to build the house -- and shopping malls, office buildings and virtually every other kind of structure on the American landscape.

Looking for a cost-effective way to continue their professional development, many business people are turning to the Internet and online business training videos for help.

This year, concerns about the economy and unemployment may influence some people's New Year's resolution choices. In addition to perennial favorites such as lose weight and quit smoking, many of us will resolve to make more money, get ahead professionally, or even change careers. Improving your education can help you fulfill multiple resoultions in 2009.

Three out of four Americans know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. While it impacts many, few discuss the issue.

For many people, college marked a time when they forged friendships and romances that last a lifetime. Is it any wonder, then, that so many college graduates seek creative ways to nourish their bond with their alma mater years - often decades - after they've left the college's hallowed halls?

Post-secondary education has been growing exponentially in the United States over the past decade, but employers know that on-the-job training is still critical to employees' success. What if you could combine the two? This is the major premise behind two powerful new models for secondary and higher education: career-oriented colleges and career academies in high school.