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Industry Roundup - A Collection of the Latest New from AEP Members
Andrew
Schaefer named Vice President, Sales and Distribution, for
Discovery Education - 3/29
It was announced today that education industry veteran,
Andrew Schaefer, has been named Vice President, Sales and Distribution,
for Discovery Education. The announcement was made by Bill Goodwyn,
president, Domestic Distribution and Enterprises, Discovery Communications.
In his new role, Schaefer will oversee all K-12 digital sales activities
for Discovery Education.
New
Elementary Saxon Math Program Available This Fall - 3/23
Helping students to build a strong foundation in mathematics,
Saxon Publishers introduces the next version of its Saxon Math
elementary program, including California and Texas editions, available
this Fall 2007. A comprehensive, core math program, the new Saxon
Math series offers additional hands-on and enrichment activities,
problem-solving and performance tasks for all grade levels.
Daniel
Caton Appointed President of MHLG - 3/22
Daniel Caton will take over as president of McGraw-Hill Learning Group (MHLG),
effective April 2, succeeding Peter Sayeski, who is retiring. Dan is a proven
educational publishing executive who has an outstanding track record as an
accomplished leader, with extensive experience in product development, marketing
and sales. He joins MHLG from Pearson's supplemental and alternative basal
company, Pearson Learning Group, where he served as president.
Linworth
Publishing Announces New Title for Integrating Multicultural
Literature into the Curriculum - 3/21
Linworth Publishing is pleased to announce its newest multicultural title,
Integrating Multicultural Literature in Libraries and Classrooms in Secondary
Schools, by Kaavonia Hinton and Gail K. Dickenson. Use this book to reach
students across all cultures and prvide hands-on instruction to help students
connect, learn, and achieve adequate yearly progress (AYP).
BestQuest
Teaching Systems Announces a Talent Search for the Next Excellent
Example for Mr. Tu - 3/21
In the Math'scool DVD program, Mr. Tu is a friendly, educated
robot who informs and motivates students to learn mathematics.
As part of this process he highlights real-world examples of
math being used in careers. Now BestQuest is searching for
the next "Excellent Example" for Mr. Tu to be included
in their award-winning products. Teachers, administrators,
and students are invited to nominate their favorite math teacher
to be the next example for Mr. Tu!
Discovery
Education Launches unitedstreaming Plus with Statewide Deal
in Iowa - 3/20
Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications,
Inc., announced that it has reached an agreement with the Iowa
Educators Consortium to distribute its newly-launched unitedstreaming
Plus service to all Iowa K-12 public and private schools through
the 2010-2011 school year. †This is Discovery Education's
first statewide distribution arrangement for unitedstreaming Plus.
Questions, ideas, or
in need of more information? Please contact Stacey
Pusey at 302-295-8349.
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