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June 2009 Newsletter

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Something Great is About to Be Even Better

With another successful school year coming to a close, we're just weeks away from releasing an upgrade to our Apangea Math software platform. It'll be available for the start of new school year, and we couldn't be more excited. The upgraded Apangea Math will feature a new and engaging interface, more rigorous content, innovative tools to more precisely customize course structure, enhanced instructional feedback and a new equation solver. All the great features available through the current platform - from differentiated instruction to extensive reporting - will continue. Want to know more? Click here.

Impact

How to Make Summer School Work

With schools across the country facing daunting budget constraints, operating a summer school program can be a real challenge. We're here to help. First, our solution can be integrated into any summer school program - even those that rely on at-home student work or those with limited on-site staffing. And we're offering a limited-time incentive...but the deadline is fast approaching. The time to act is now.

Update

Idaho Extends Statewide Access to Apangea Math

With immigration reshaping American life, educators are challenged with developing practical instructional strategies for students who may have a poor command of English. In New York City, there's a school that is using the power of our differentiated (and multi-lingual) learning solution to make it work for teaching math.

Profile

Sue Szlec: "I Want Them to Feel Good About Doing Well."

Sue Szelc is an eighth grade math teacher in Pennsylvania's Frazier School District, about 30 miles outside of Pittsburgh. She's also the winner of our First Annual Teacher Innovator of the Year Contest. What's behind her success? One element is her commitment to strong positive reinforcement for her students who work hard. And she is infectiously enthusiastic. Read more at our blog.

Kudos

Thanks to American Eagle Outfitters for Motivational Support

More than 28,000 junior high and high school students took part in a recent month-long, points-based motivational program sponsored by leading retailers American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. in partnership with the nonprofit Consortium for Public Education. Students earned American Eagle Outfitters gift cards for successful problem solving. The program, called "Live Your Life with Math." was the first time that we've added branded content to our online tutoring services. Read more.

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Watch us on YouTube

And while you're online check out Apangea's YouTube channel. Administrators, teachers and students talk candidly about their experience using Apangea Math. Click here.

Connections

Apangea Gets Social

The kids have been doing it for years and now the rest of us are catching up. We're now on FaceBook, LinkedIn and more. If you have a blog (and more of us do), you may want to follow us on Twitter. See you online.