An Educator Newsletter
February /March '09
Making It Count and FastWeb want to help you work smarter, not harder. You know that we are dedicated to student success through our free workshops, online tools and materials. Now we want to further help you, our high school educators, through our newsletter, The Faculty Lounge. The articles below contain ready-to-copy materials for your school newsletters, tips from your colleagues and the latest tools from us.
Connecting with Former Students
If you’re looking for new ways to help your current students as they are
planning their futures, consider calling upon your school’s alumni. They can
give a different perspective on how to make the most of high school, surviving
college and choosing the right career (and being successful at it).
Here are a few ideas on how you can utilize your school’s alumni.
Free Online College Fair!
Mark your calendars for
EducationXpo on February 26, 2009!
Sign up today and learn about schools, admission,
scholarships, and more!
Did you know that a recent college survey indicated that using the Internet was
the #1 method for students to learn about college? Now you can learn more about
the different schools and INTERACT with school representatives online, in the
comfort of your home and for FREE. Check out the last event and sign up for the
next one at
www.educationxpo.com. Don't forget to tell your colleagues and students!
Hurry! EducationXpo is on February 26, 2009.
Axia College provides an engaging and accredited educational environment where your students will find a powerful and convenient way to earn their associate’s degree—100% online. Plus, our Pathways Program for high school juniors and seniors gives them the opportunity to earn college credit even before they graduate. We invite you to learn about the advantages Axia College can offer your students. And while you’re at it, learn what University of Phoenix can do for you. We provide Continuing Teacher Education courses and master’s- and doctoral-level Education degree programs to help you in your endeavor to help them.
Learn more at phoenix.edu.
University of Phoenix is accredited by The
Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org).
Axia College is a college of University of Phoenix. The University’s central
administration is located at 4615 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Online
Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034.
© 2008 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.
Finding Somewhereland
Students today face challenges that students 20 or 30 years ago did not
face. Deciding what they want to be “when they grow up” is a complicated
process, especially since so many careers they might hold don’t even exist yet.
This educator has some thoughts on how you can help guide your students as
they think about what the future holds for them.
What Should I Do On My Campus Visit?
Many of your students will be making campus visits this spring.
Here are some tips for your students to help make sure their campus visits
are successful.
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