What's New - Education on a Tight Budget

Concerned that you can't afford the Merit products you planned to buy? We understand that budgets are tight. Contact us and we will work out a customized solution for you that meets your needs and budget.

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In the News - State Fiscal Woes Start to Put Squeeze on K-12 Budgets

Except for such energy-rich states as Alaska, Wyoming, and North Dakota, most states across the country are confronting deteriorating budget conditions that have tied the hands of legislators and governors hoping to spare K-12 education.

Grants for US Educators - Computers for Learning

Computers for Learning places computers in classrooms and prepares children to contribute and compete in the 21st century. The program transfers excess Federal computer equipment to schools and educational nonprofit organizations, giving special consideration to those with the greatest need.

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Resources for Teachers - Free Lesson Plans for Popular Summer Reading

Merit offers free lesson plans for popular summer reading titles such as Frindle, The Egypt Game, A Lion to Guard Us and many upper elementary texts at www.BookPunch.com. Use Merit's Book Punch program to help students connect with literature, as they learn to think and write about the books they have just read.

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