An Educator Newsletter

February 2010

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.

Best Ways to Prevent & React to Behavior Problems
Working with students who have behavior issues can be challenging. Eliminate the stress by reading tips from educators for approaching any difficult situation.

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 making 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.

12 Things to Never Say to Older & Younger Coworkers
The school workplace can be a tricky environment, full of emotion and pride. Learn what you can avoid saying to coworkers to keep the peace and your career successful.

Read more.

De-Stressing 101
As educators, the term 'stressed out' might be a phrase you use at different points throughout the school year to describe yourselves. Though some stress can be positive and keep you on your toes, too much bad stress can really take a toll on you, affecting your health and your ability to effectively do your job. We've put together a list of some things you can do to help keep your stress in check and avoid the dreaded 'burn out.'

Take a look at the list.

FastWeb for Educators: New Look, New Materials
Check out FastWeb's new page for educators. It's packed with resources ready to print and share with your students.

Dell SuperProm
Your school could be treated to the ultimate prom experience! How? Your students can create a video showing why their school deserves the "prom to beat all proms" and upload it to dellsuperprom.com. The video that receives the most votes wins the Dell SuperProm complete with celebrity DJ, ultra-chic décor, incredible food and more. All courtesy of Dell and McAfee®.

You and your students can find more details about this exciting opportunity at www.DellSuperProm.com.

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College Power Bulletin: Why College?

Chill Maxims for Frenzied Parents and Students as They Start the College Search

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