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Next Gen Personal Finance

Next Gen Personal Finance: Paying for College

For Students 9th - 10th
Give students a helping hand in figuring out how to pay for their college education.
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Go College: The Collegiate Websource

For Students 9th - 10th
GoCollege provides information about scholarships, financial age, student loans, and other resource information for attending the college of your choice.
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Carl Sandburg High School: Financial Aid Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for information about financial aid? This college/career guidance page has an extensive listing of online financial aid resources.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Writing History: From Students to Scholars Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Recent incidents of plagiarism, or suspected plagiarism by former academics and by news reporters, make this a hot topic. This lesson, based on a NewsHour story on the topic could lead to lively discussion and inquiry in the classroom. A...
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Joseph Drown Foundation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is the site for the Drown Foundation which "is interested in programs that break down any barrier that prevents a person from continuing to learn and grow." It offers "scholarship and loan programs" to "programs directed at talented...
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Fin Aid: Answering Your Questions: Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the terms used in financial aid forms for higher education with the glossary.
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Carl Sandburg High School: College Athletic Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in playing college sports? This high school guidance site offers extensive resources to potential college athletes on topics such as: college athletic programs, eligibility, division sports, contacting coaches, and...
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The National K 12 Ceramic Exhibition Foundation, Inc.

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A resource to support the teaching of ceramics to grades K-12. Submit student work, learn about available scholarships, and get tips and lesson ideas.