An Educator Newsletter

December 2009

The articles below contain ready-to-copy materials for your school newsletters, tips from your colleagues and the latest tools and information from Making It Count, FastWeb and TheApple.

Growing Better Test Takers
It’s no secret that standardized tests have become a huge part of the college admissions process. With knowledge of the process and the right amount of preparation, taking these tests doesn’t have to stress your students out. Take a look at the insights this educator shares about her own experience as a test-taker and her tips to help you guide your students down the path of test-taking success. .

UltimateMoneySkills.com
At the newly updated UltimateMoneySkills.com, your students will find a wealth of information, tools and resources to help them sharpen their Ultimate Money Skills.

At UltimateMoneySkills.com, students will find information on topics like identity theft prevention, managing credit wisely and banking basics. And students will be able to:

Discover if they have a flair for finances by taking the Financial Challenge test
Create their own college funding strategy with the Ultimate Money Skills: College Funding Online Tool
Build and manage their personal budget with the Budget Builder

Spread the word about UltimateMoneySkills.com to your students today!

Scholarship Provider of the Year Award
This year's Scholarship Provider of the Year supports over 300 students throughout the country, spending roughly $32,000 a student. Find out who won.

15 Confessions from Principals
Because the principal sets the tone for their school, they can’t always say what they really want to. Several current principals confessed secrets you won't want to miss. Read the list now.

TheApple’s Monthly Book Giveaway
Talented education authors are helping TheApple make professional development and literature more accessible. Learn more about this month's giveaway and enter to win now.

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