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Energy Star

A few improvements to your home could save you hundreds to thousands of dollars each year, and expert Chris Dorsi, co-author of The Homeowner’s Handbook to Energy, will tell you how at an energy conservation seminar at St. Louis on November 15.   Actions could be as simple as upgrading your refrigerator or more complex, such as re-insulating your house, Chris says. His book gives homeowners information on how to save money by making…... Read more >

The Lords of Efficiency

Meet the hypermilers—getting 40 to 72 MPG

By Sara Shahriari and Callina Wood   Seventy-two miles per gallon?! It sounds like a beautiful fantasy. Or a hybrid car. But there are people across the country getting this mileage and even more from average cars, by modifying their cars or adjusting their driving style. Meet a few of Missouri’s hypermilers and see how they drive and modify cars to boost fuel efficiency.

1994 Honda…... Read more >

Improving College Readiness: The Curriculum Alignment Initiative

By the Missouri Department of Higher Education Simply stated, college-bound students are more likely to succeed if they know what is expected of them when they first enter a college classroom. Led by the MDHE, a dedicated team of over 350 faculty and administrators from the higher education and K-12 systems are actively involved in shaping what’s been dubbed the “Curriculum Alignment Initiative (CAI)*.” The group is working…... Read more >

Parents Key to Preparing Kids for Career Success

By the Missouri Department of Higher Education and the Missouri Connections Public Outreach Partnership workgroup

A Missouri report reveals steps parents can take to help their children prepare for successful careers. Among those steps: 1) help them explore careers, especially in shortage fields, 2) teach them to be diligent lifelong learners, and 3) hone their soft skills. This advice comes from the Missouri Workforce 2025 report, which…... Read more >