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APANGEA LEARNING LAUNCHES SMARTHELP 2.0

SmartHelp 2.0, the latest version of the hybrid tutoring solution, features expanded math content, including algebraic graphing, probability and statistics, and enhanced tools for managing student progress that enables teachers to customize content and tutoring sessions, and to better report student progress. "SmartHelp 2.0 contains advanced tools that teachers can use not only to tailor the content that students receive, but to also control how and when they are given feedback and under what conditions they can advance to the next level." Visit http://www.apangealearning.com for more information.

CANDOEDU.COM ANNOUNCES VERSION 2.12 RELEASE

CanDoEDU.com delivers next generation technology and efficiency to K-12 education providers. Teachers, administrators, and districts can reduce cost, save time on administrative tasks, comply with federal and state regulations, and automate student performance assessment. Version 2.12 offers nearly 50 new end-user productivity modules, dash-boarding and traffic-lighting, report side ad-hoc query capabilities, and improved time, task, and standards management. For more information, visit http://www.CanDoEDU.com.

CHILDREN'S BOOK WINS NAACP IMAGE AWARD

The 1963 Civil Rights March won the prestigious 36th Annual NAACP Image Award in the Outstanding Literary Work for Children category. Published for grades 5 and up, it chronicles the August 28, 1963, peaceful march on Washington, D.C., in support of civil rights for African-Americans. This title is part of Gareth Stevens' Landmark Events in American History series that brings to life the most important events in the history of the US, exploring the causes and significance of key moments and developments that have shaped the nation. Visit http://garethstevens.com/ for more information about this series.

COMPANION CORPORATION LAUNCHES TEXTBOOK TRACKER V3.03

Textbook Tracker v3.03 is a cross- platform (Windows & Macintosh) textbook management program; v3.03 is a free update to current customers. V3.03 includes circulation and reporting enhancements, improved stability and speed, and refined security settings. For more information and a free demo of Textbook Tracker visit http://www.textbooktracker.com.

NETTREKKER DEMO OFFERED

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NETSUPPORT SCHOOL SELECTED AS COMPUTER NETWORK INSTRUCTIONAL TOOL

NetSupport has been awarded a contract from the Ontario Ministry of Education to provide province-wide computer lab instructional software for educational collaboration, presentation, and supervision. Included in the contract are publicly funded elementary and secondary schools, as well as faculties of education and First Nations schools. This software tool to allows instructors to broadcast one student's or teacher's computer screen to a whole class, freeze screens while instruction is taking place, allow more than one student machine to collaborate with other machines, and allow the teacher to view students' machines while they are working. Visit www.netsupport-inc.com for product details.