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ePals, Inc. —Monday, November 17, 2008
ePals, Inc., developer of the largest social learning network, announces the launch of Geography Central, an online destination where students can connect with peers worldwide to explore the earth's landscapes and cultures, and prepare for the National Geographic Bee. Read more.
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Scientific Learning Corp. —Monday, November 17, 2008
Students in the Marshall Independent School District who completed at least one Scientific Learning® Fast ForWord® course achieved measurable gains on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). In addition, on average, students showed more than a year’s gain in reading skills.... Read more.
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Playbooks, Inc. —Monday, November 17, 2008
Playbooks, Inc. announces that it has been recommended for the CASRC Collection. The California After School Resource Center (CASRC) is administered for the California Department of Education and provides access to a comprehensive set of reviewed materials, resources, tools, and supportive services for After School programs. Read more.
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Software MacKiev —Saturday, November 15, 2008
Software MacKiev, an award-winning software developer and publisher, and Roger Wagner, the original creator of HyperStudio (R) announced the reintroduction of the HyperStudio brand to multimedia computing. HyperStudio 5, the first new edition designed by Mr. Wagner in more than a decade, begins shipping today worldwide...
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Curriculum Advantage Inc. —Saturday, November 15, 2008
Louisiana is the latest state to recognize Classworks™ – published by Curriculum Advantage Inc. – as a key component for effective differentiated instruction and increased student achievement. Read more.
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Pearson —Saturday, November 15, 2008
Based on an in-depth assessment of students' opinions about their education, the My Voice Aspiration Survey offers unique insight into what motivates and inspires students to achieve and how well students think America's school systems meet their educational needs Read more.
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Carnegie Learning, Inc. —Thursday, November 13, 2008
Carnegie Learning, Inc. announced that the Kentucky State Textbook Commission has approved Carnegie Learning™ Bridge to Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry textbooks for use in middle schools and high schools from 2009 through 2015. Read more.
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State Educational Technology Directors Association —Thursday, November 13, 2008
The Learning Virtually: Expanding Opportunities" report focused on current trends in virtual learning and policy recommendations for enhancing virtual learning opportunities for all students. Virtual learning can supplement the traditional bricks and mortar classroom to enhance teaching and learning by creating opportunities for students. Read more.
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National School Boards Association —Thursday, November 13, 2008
The Center for Public Education (CPE) released a research-based guide to early reading. From beginner to stellar: Five tips on developing skilled readers examines what works for teaching young children the basics of reading, and focuses on the stages of reading development... Read more.
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Evan-Moor Educational Publishers —Thursday, November 13, 2008
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers introduces Leveled Readers’ Theater, a series of six titles for grades 1–6+ designed to help students build reading fluency and comprehension. Each script features parts for students reading below, on, or above grade level, helping teachers support the many levels of readers within today’s diverse classrooms. Read more.
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