Around the Web - Surprising Study Habits That Work

Common theories and advice for studying can be a disserve to students according to the recent article "Forget What You Know About Good Study Habits."

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In the News - Laptop Programs Improve Academic Achievement

One-to-one laptop programs are good contributors to academic achievement according to research by Project RED, a team of educators and market analysts that has been measuring how technology can help schools improve instruction

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Open Competition - National STEM Video Game Challenge

Earlier this month, as part of the national "Educate to Innovate" campaign President Obama announced the launch of the National STEM Video Game Challenge. The Challenge aims to motivate interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning by tapping into students' natural passion for playing and making video games. The first year of the Challenge features a Youth Prize and a Developer Prize.

New Site Feature - Grammar Fitness Online: Basic Through Advanced

To help educators find the grammar programs they need, separate pages have been created on the Merit Software web site for basic, intermediate, and advanced Online Grammar Fitness Series skill levels.

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