What's New - Closing the Achievement Gap

Researchers at the Northwest Evaluation Association have released a new study detailing the gaps in growth and achievement between different types of students.

http://www.nwea.org/research/achievementgap.asp

Grants for Educators - HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative

The HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative is designed to support the innovative use of mobile technology in K-16 education, and to help identify K-12 public schools and two- and four-year colleges and universities that HP might support with future grants.

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/us/programs/tech_teaching/index.html

Recommended Resource - Convenient College Savings Plans

You can now get back a portion of your Holiday spending as college savings. Upromise has teamed with hundreds of America's leading companies who are ready to give you back a portion of your eligible spending as college savings. Signing -up is easy and free.

http://upromise.meritsoftware.com/

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.

http://www.meritsoftware.com/contact_us/live_demo/