January

• Losi, Gretchen. Community mourns loss of two murdered youth. Daily Press [Helendale] 7 January 2008
• Byrd, Rachel. Candles for slain teens who lit up others' lives. Daily Press [Apple Valley] 10 January 2008
• Kelly, David. Death in a desert bunker. Los Angeles Times [Helendale] 18 January 2008

February

• Byrd, Rachel. Program helps students with college transition. Daily Press. 5 February 2008

March

• Valenzuela, Beatriz E. and Painter, Jacob. Locals run in the L.A. Marathon. Daily Press [Apple Valley] 1 March 2008
• Byrd, Rachel. Academy for Academic Excellence volunteer recognized with award. Daily Press [Apple Valley] 8 March 2008

April

• Kamerick, Scott. Cadet Johnny Coleman honored. Daily Press [Apple Valley] April 2008
• Byrd, Rachel. Students take their science lessons outside. Daily Press, 7 April 2008

May

• EDUCATION BRIEF. AAE student accepted to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Daily Press. 27 May 2008
• Edwards, Brooke. Holifalooza - Role model teacher honored. Daily Press [Apple Valley] 27 May 2008
• Memorial Day Service. Daily Press [Victorville] 27 May 2008

June

• Edwards, Brooke. AAE graduates 77 students. Daily Press [Apple Valley] 10 June 2008
• Neighbors Page. APPLAUSE Students learn about environmental science. Daily Press. 24 June 2008

July
August

• Lindstrom, Natasha. Entire graduating class enrolled in higher education. Daily Press [Apple Valley] 15 August 2008
• Johnson, Melanie C. San Bernardino aeronautics academy hopes to teach scientists, engineers of the future. The Press Enterprise [San Bernardino] 25 August 2008
• Edwards, Andrew. Academy to stress Science. The Sun [San Bernardino] 31 August 2008

September

• Lindstrom, Natasha. Charter school rank among best, worst in API scores. Daily Press. 5 September 2008
• Lindstrom, Natasha, Many schools in state fall short of API target. Daily Press. 5 September 2008
• EDUCATION EXTRA. Students receive scholarships from Dr. Stephen Damiani. Daily Press. 9 September 2008
• Lindstrom, Natasha. NASA teams up with Lewis Center. Daily Press [Apple Valley] 10 September 2008

October

• Holland, Don. COMMENTARY. Time for a radical revolution in education. Daily Press. 26 October 2008
• Riggs, Kathy. AAE Mock Trial Team. AAE Staff Member [Apple Valley] 29 October 2008

November

• VALLEY SNAPSHOT. Student performs at art show. Daily Press. 20 November 2008

December

• Quigg, James. Renowned Space Journalist A Blast. Daily Press [Apple Valley] 4 December 2008
• Lindstrom, Natasha. A life dedicated to education. Daily Press [Victorville] 26 September 2008