What's New - 10 Secrets the Educational Software Industry Does Not Want You to Know

Merit Software recently published "10 Secrets the Educational Software Industry Does Not Want You to Know," a guide designed to help teachers and administrators make informed decisions before buying educational software. The guide offers insightful tips that will help educators make decisions about purchasing software. It sheds light on a question that has vexed educators for decades: "Why isn't the educational software we purchased helping our students?"

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In the News - Techniques for Better Learning Illuminated

Research demonstrates that all students experience significant learning losses during the summer months. On average, children from low-income families lose nearly three months of grade-level equivalency during the summer months each year, compared to an average of one month lost by middle-income children.

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Grants for Educators - MetLife/NASSP Breakthrough Schools Project

The MetLife Foundation and the National Association of Secondary School Principals are seeking high-achieving middle and high schools whose best practices and outstanding results can inform other schools in their school improvement efforts. Selected schools must have 40% or more students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. 25 Breakthrough Schools will each receive a $5,000 grant and be featured in the association's monthly magazine, Principal Leadership.

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Recommended Resource - International Children's Digital Library

The ICDL Foundation's goal is to build a collection of outstanding books from throughout the world.  Ultimately, the Foundation aspires to have every culture and language represented so that every child can know and appreciate the riches of children's literature from the world community.

http://childrenslibrary.org/

Sign Up for a Live Demo

Merit is now offering demonstrations to show how our programs can work for you. The live demos take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. You will see step-by-step how Merit can improve student skills and enhance your teaching.

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