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3 New English Language Learning Bundles
Introducing 3 new suites of its online English language programs. The suites present several of Merit’s popular reading, vocabulary, writing, and grammar programs grouped by level of ability and offered at discounted prices. For information, pricing, tours, and implementation ideas … Continue reading
Improving Mothers’ Reading Skills May Be Best Way to Boost Children’s Achievement
Programs to boost the academic achievement of children from low-income neighborhoods would be more successful if they simultaneously taught reading skills to parents, according to a new large scale research study.
Surprising Study Habits That Work
Common theories and advice for studying can be a disserve to students according to the recent article “Forget What You Know About Good Study Habits.”
Literacy Improvement in the New Economy
As businesses and schools adjust to a slower economy, debate is growing about the need, willingness, and ability to help adults sustain and develop their literacy skills. A recent article in the Calgary Herald highlights different sides of the issue.
What Is "Career Ready"?
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) released a paper earlier this month, “What Is Career Ready?” The paper was created to broaden the discussion around the term “career readiness.”
Business Letter Punch on YouTube
Chris Mac Dougall, a UCSB student on his way to a teaching credential in English, published a video review of Business Letter Punch on YouTube. The review praised the program’s clear, simple, user-friendly features. Click here to watch it.
GED Test Changes Are Coming
The American Council of Education, publishers of the GED exam, announced that it is planning a new test called GED 20/20.
Adult Learning and Technology
The Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy (CAAL) last month released a new report, The Power of Technology to Transform Adult Learning.
Investing in Innovation (i3) Grants Update
The U.S. Department of Education has issued additional guidance for its upcoming $650 million Investing in Innovation (i3) grants.