• What’s New – Vocabulary Super Stretch
• Customer Feedback – Language Arts Bundle for College Prep
• Recommended Resource – TopTeachingResources.com
• Grants for U.S. Educators

Vocabulary Super Stretch, a new program from Merit Software, will enrich students’ vocabulary and help them recognize words in different contexts. Interactive exercises include word-idea matches, antonym hunts, and crossword puzzles. The software, designed for grades 9-11, will benefit students preparing for college as well as advanced ESL learners.

Find out more at: http://www.meritsoftware.com/software/vocabulary_super_stretch

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“The programs have proven useful in helping students better understand reading, writing, and grammar. Because the software is easily managed, students seem to make more progress,” states an educator at Valencia Community College in Winter Park, FL, about Merit Software’s Language Arts Bundle for College Prep.

This select group of programs covers reading comprehension and writing competencies crucial for college work. The Language Arts Bundle bridges high school and college-level learning, and is also useful for ACT, SAT, and TOEFL preparation. Texts and graphics will appeal to older students.

For a complete software description or to try the downloadable evaluation version, go to: http://www.meritsoftware.com/software/language_arts

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eSchool News has praised Merit Software’s Top Teaching Resources as a “treasure trove for busy teachers.” The site offers educators a quick way for finding grants, lesson plans, and eBay school supplies. Resources for educational technology are organized by grade level or subject.

Visit: http://www.topteachingresources.com

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The Google Grants Program supports non-profit educational, literacy, family, and youth organizations by awarding three months of free Google AdWords. AdWords may be used for online fund-raising purposes, such as the purchase of educational technology. Applications are considered on a quarterly basis.

Go to: http://www.google.com/grants

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