An Educator Newsletter
October/November 2007
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 that we hope will make your life a little easier.
Writing Letters of Recommendation
Does the
idea of writing a letter of recommendation for one of your college-bound
students make you grit your teeth? Well, it doesn’t have to be a difficult task.
Keep reading for some tips to help make writing recommendation letters a little
easier.
Article: Writing Letters of Recommendation
Create Your Own Scholarship
How could your
students help others? Starting October 15th, students can submit their own idea
for a scholarship and FastWeb will pay for it. Starting November 5th students
can vote for their favorite scholarship idea. The winner will receive a $4,000
scholarship for themselves and a $4,000 scholarship to give away. For more
information and to enter ideas:
Visit: Create Your Own Scholarship
The New Generation Of College Students
At Axia College of University of Phoenix, students
earn their associate's degree 100% online. Our relevant degree programs,
dedicated instructors and exceptional student support combine to offer students
a quality education that is built for their success.
University of Phoenix’s central administration is located at 4615 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040. The Online Campus is located at 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. Axia College is a college of University of Phoenix.
Getting Involved & Managing It
All
Getting involved in professional organizations is important, no
matter what field you’re in, and it is particularly important for educators. The
benefits of getting involved are numerous and go beyond making a great addition
to your resume. Keep reading to find out why this guidance counselor in Texas
thinks the information you learn and the connections you make will not only
benefit you, but your students as well.
Article: Getting Involved & Managing It All
Defending Students Against Scams
How to safely apply for scholarships online, and tips to help your students see through the scams.
Article: Students Against Scams
These articles are here for you. Photocopy them! Copy/paste! Use pieces in your own newsletters! You don’t even have to ask, simply cite the source (http://www.fastweb.com/ or http://www.makingitcount.com/) and use for your publications.
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