New Era Publishes Issue on Education and Careers

The April 2009 New Era is devoted to the topic of education and careers. In this issue teens can find counsel, guidance, and encouragement for their current and future studies, both spiritual and secular. This issue contains such features as:

A message from President Henry B. Eyring on what true education means (“Real-Life Education”).
A discussion with Elder Paul V. Johnson, Commissioner of Church Education, on the seminary and institute programs (“A Higher Education”).
An article by Mary N. Cook of the Young Women general presidency on how education helps us serve in the Church (“More Fit for the Kingdom”).
Articles offering practical advice on school, careers, and becoming independent (“High School Chemistry,” “10 Steps to Finding a Great Job,” and “Practically Out the Door”).

Parents, teachers, and leaders can use this issue as a resource for lessons and discussions. Additional copies of the April 2009 New Era (item no. 04244) may be ordered from Distribution Services.

For more, including an online video series on education, go to newera.lds.org.

The April 2009 issue of the New Era is dedicated to helping youth explore the importance of education.