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The average tuition at a four-year public college has gone up nearly 40 percent over the past five years, according to the College Board. In 2006-07, the average yearly tuition at a 4-year private college was $22,218, the average yearly tuition at a 4-year public college was $5,836, and the average yearly tuition at a 2-year public college was $2,272.

Occupations that are related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are referred to as STEM occupations. Educational requirements for these high-tech occupations range from on-the-job training to a Ph.D. There is a growing demand for STEM workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2005, those working in STEM occupations earned about 70% more than the national average. Occupational Outlook Quarterly Spring 2007

The stages of grief generally fit into the following categories. A student won't necessarily go through them in this order, or he/she may experience all or some of them at the same time.
Denial - the student feels numb, cannot believe this could happen
Anger - the student feels anger towards a loved one who has left, anger towards God or life
Bargaining - the student feels that “if only I would have done this, or had not done that...”
Depression - the student feels sadness, feels that nothing matters
Acceptance - the student accepts the reality of the loss and is able to look forward to the future

When the SAT was first conceived in 1926, it was called the Scholastic Aptitude Test. It was believed to assess innate ability. By 1994, the College Board had second thoughts, and the SAT was renamed the Scholastic Assessment Test. in 1997, the board altered the name to simply the SAT, which stands for nothing. June 2006 Education Week

More than 12 million cases of sexually transmitted diseases are reported in the US each year, with almost half of them reported by teens. Teens and young adults ages 15-23 have the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases of any age group. Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are the most commonly reported diseases. Both are bacterial infections and both can be treated with antibiotics.

Give students a 3 X 5 card and ask them to write down 3 things that they want you to know about them. This is a quick, easy way to learn about your students.

“Teachers inspire dreams, shape lives, and give us hope for the future.” Author Unknown

Fall Catalog - By now, you should have received your Woodburn Press Fall 2007 Catalog. If you didn’t get one, just let us know and we’ll put one in the mail for you.

New Web Site - If you haven’t visited us online recently, please go to www.woodburnpress.com and check out our new Web site. We are very excited about our “new online look.”

New Book - Our newest book, Middle School Parent Guidebook, is a great handout for the parents of middle school students. It's perfect for parent programs, open houses, and conferences. If you would like to read an excerpt, go to www.woodburnpress.com/excerpts. Books are in stock and ready for immediate shipping.

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