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TeacherVision.com Creates 'Books On The Run,' Downloadable, Printable Resources For Grades PreK-12 Popular Site for Teachers Also Offers Other New and Expanded Online Tools For Back-To-School and Beyond Boston, MA - September 9, 2003 - TeacherVision.com, the Internet site used by one-third of the nation's preK-12 teachers and by half of all teachers online, is celebrating its fourth anniversary with the introduction of Books On The Run. A library of over 100, inexpensive, downloadable books for all reading ability levels, Books On The Run are filled with lessons, activities and teacher aids. Books On The Run subjects include English/Language Arts, Math, History/Social Studies, Science, and Holidays, and each subject includes books designed for specific grade levels. Another recently introduced TeacherVision feature is the "New Teachers Monthly Newsletter," a free email newsletter aimed specifically at the tens of thousands of rookie teachers just entering the profession who hope to find solutions, ideas and guidance on the Web. Other free TeacherVision email newsletters include "Great Stuff for Teachers" and "Literature Monthly," featuring timely, literary lessons. TeacherVision also offers time-saving online teacher tools, including a grade book (MyGradeBook.com) for managing grades online; a quiz/test-maker (QuizLab.com) with immediate and automatic scoring that includes thousands of teacher-created quizzes; and MySchoolOnline.com, a complete website building and hosting solution for K-12 classes, schools, districts and other education organizations. In addition, TeacherVision offers thousands of pages of lesson plans, printables and activities, providing extensive coverage in the areas of special needs, literature and science. "As we enter our fourth year, we are more aware than ever of the demands constantly made on a teacher's time and capabilities," said Sue Ritchie, Director, TeacherVision. "TeacherVision's mission is to provide educators all the resources they need, from lesson prep to classroom management, from professional development to helping students learn and have some fun along the way." About TeacherVision.com TeacherVision, part of Pearson Education's Family Education Network, forms a supportive, helpful network of people dedicated to children's learning in school and in life. Partnered with many educational associations, including Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), National Association for Music Education (MENC), American School Counselor Association (ASCA), and the National PTA, TeacherVision strives to be every teacher's trusted source. About Pearson Education Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education is the global leader in educational publishing. With brands such as Pearson Scott Foresman, Pearson Learning Group, Pearson Digital Learning, and many others, Pearson Education provides quality content, assessment tools and educational services in all available media, spanning the learning curve from birth through college and beyond. Pearson Education is part of Pearson (NYSE: PSO - News), the international media company. Pearson's primary operations also include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. Media Contact |
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