We have some new information to share with you in Advanced this month. Many of you are concerned about
the environment, especially about the amount of plastic inthe oceans. In our Environment article, “Companies Fight Back” (p. 44), we tell you some new things companies are doing to help combat the plastic problem. On the work front, companies are changing the way they look at their employees. Flexible work policies are at the top of employees’ wish lists, and many companies are listening. Read more about that in “The Evolution of Work” (p. 18).
Maybe your new plan this year is to get married. If so, that’s great! But you need more than romance to have a successful marriage. In our Relationships article “Marriage Prep” (p. 32), we’ll give you some good advice about discussing real issues before you tie the knot.
As many of you know, traveling is one of my favorite pastimes. So, I want to share our Literature piece with you, “England’s Attractions for Literature Lovers”
(p. 16), because I really enjoy visiting England. It should come as no surprise to you that England has many interesting attractions for those who love English literature. Consider making plans to visit some of them this year.
And finally, there’s a really interesting new idea for attending college.
There is a company now that allows students to go to school initially at no cost. Then after they get a job and make a certain amount of money, they pay the school a portion of their earnings. Read more about it in “Let’s Get Practical” (p. 42).
Some of you may be new to Advanced, and we welcome you!
We also want to welcome back our old friends to a new year of learning. We’ll see you in class!