An Educator Newsletter

November 2009

Making It Count, FastWeb and TheApple 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. We also want to 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 and information from us.

Understanding Millennials
With each new generation comes a new set of challenges for educators. The current generation of students, commonly known as Millennials, is changing the face of education. Learning more about what makes these students tick can make working with them much easier. Keep reading to find out more.

FastWeb’s Inner Circle
FastWeb has the biggest database of scholarships out there, but does anyone really win? Motivate your students to apply to FastWeb scholarships by visiting the Winner's Circle and reading the stories of real award winners.

10 Things Your Students Won’t Tell You
Figuring out what makes each student tick can be a mystery. We asked students to confess things they wish they could say to educators. Read the list now.

Tips to Better Manage Your Time
The holiday season is fast approaching, and that means your schedule will probably get more hectic every day. How will you get everything done? We’ve got some great time management tips to help you stay on the right track.

Do you have advice to share? Do you have an activity you think other educators can share with their students? Are there features you’d like to see in this newsletter? Would you like to contribute an article to the Faculty Lounge?
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FastWeb 2009-2010 Quick Reference Guide High School (PDF)

FastWeb 2009-2010 Quick Reference Guide College (PDF)

Tough Questions to Ask on a Campus Visit (PDF)

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