http://wwj.com Fri, 5 Dec 2008 05:36:29 EST en-us More high school students than ever plan on going to college, but most need help preparing for future success. In the Education Minute, WWJ Newsradio 950&nbsp;and Eastern Michigan University bring you tools to help your student become college-bound.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Check below and come back often to find valuable tips and resource for you and your child. Thu, 3 Apr 2008 15:29:00 EDT While it may be cold out, winter is a good season to see many of Detroit&rsquo;s most distinguished buildings. Like Chicago and New York, Detroit has a number of architectural gems that bear seeing inside and out.</object> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:05:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3123074 Young people need heroes and role models, but this past year has been hard on many public figures that students look up to.&nbsp; To give your child a different perspective on heroism, the exhibit Hero or Villain: Metro Detroit&rsquo;s Legacy of Leadership profiles individuals whose role in Detroit history can be debated as positive or negative.</object> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:21:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3122924 This year start your own family tradition and attend America&rsquo;s Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of this country&rsquo;s largest and most spectacular parades!&nbsp;</object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:41:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3061625 It is a beautiful autumn in Michigan and the perfect time to get out and take a walk with your child. <br /> <br /></object> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:34:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3055905 One of the best ways to help your child achieve their dream of college is to return back to school yourself. <br /> <br /></object> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:40:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3055666 Tthe America&rsquo;s Thanksgiving Day parade in Detroit is just around the corner. Learn about the parade behind the scenes. <br /> <br /></object> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:23:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2952984 Fall&nbsp;is a popular season&nbsp;for bats, who star in many Halloween haunted houses and parties. But to learn more about the real creatures, Cranbrook Institute of Science and the Organization of Bat Conservation have teamed up to create programming on &ldquo;Bats: Myths and Mysteries.&rdquo;<br /> <br /> It includes activities such as a bats-eye view of the world &ndash; including hanging upside down</object> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:50:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2910658 If your student is just entering high school, now is a good time to set up a system to keep track of important documents and information for the college application process.<br /></object> Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:33:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2861091 For parents of children moving on to middle or high school, September can be a difficult month. Tue, 9 Sep 2008 11:08:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2718079 For many families, the cost of sending a child to college seems out of reach. Websites such as&nbsp;Fastweb.com provide free information on scholarships that are available to all types of students, based on interests and&nbsp;background. Tue, 9 Sep 2008 10:32:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2718036 The three little letters, GPA &ndash; standing for Grade Point Average, can be very important to your child&rsquo;s future. While parents and kids stress over test scores, colleges look primarily at high school grades when looking at an applicant.<br /> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:43:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2566230 The Charles H. Wright museum of African American history is always a great choice to visit for middle and high school students. <br /> Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:49:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2378066 Many colleges slow down over the summer, when many students are off campus working, but it is a great time to take your child to visit some nearby campuses.&nbsp; <br /> Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:39:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2377929 With the weather heating up, it is the perfect season to take your child to the downtown Detroit waterfront. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:21:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2204306 Whatever age your children are, the Detroit Riverfront has something of interest this summer. From shopping, dining and browsing new GM cars at the Renaissance center, to the carousel, the Riverfront has more going on than ever. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:20:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2204308 Now that the days are getting longer and the weather is better, it might be time for your children to take a break from television. Fri, 30 May 2008 10:26:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2135155 With the arrival of spring, it is time to get outdoors for some learning experiences.&nbsp; Fri, 30 May 2008 10:19:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2135074 Help your children realize that math is around them all day long by practicing math concepts in the kitchen.&nbsp; Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:55:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1967348 Next time you eat out with your children for dinner, show them how math can come along too!&nbsp; Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:34:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1967118 Look into ways for your student to earn college credits while in high school.&nbsp; There are a few different options. Thu, 3 Apr 2008 15:35:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1827947