http://www.PR.com/ Latest news releases from PR.com for Walch Education. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:35:08 -0500 © 2012 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 en-us http://www.PR.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.PR.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. http://www.pr.com/press-release/225058 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Walch Education, a leading publisher of educational materials, has announced the publication of "Hands-On Science: Introduction to Biotechnology." This latest addition to the acclaimed "Hands-On Science" series opens the door to biotechnology’s many applications in agriculture, environmental protection, medicine, and manufacturing. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/225058 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/192260 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) has given approval to Walch Education to print its books on SFI-certified paper. “This is a huge step for us,” notes Chuck Thomas, Walch Education’s Vice President of Operations. “We received SFI certification earlier this year, ensuring that we could document the origins of a printed book. Now, we have SFI’s approval to use their certification on [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/192260 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/192262 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Walch Education, a leading developer and publisher of secondary educational materials, has launched www.walchmaryland.com. The new website focuses on Walch Education's programs and partnerships in the state of Maryland. "I'm extremely excited to have this platform for our offerings," says Rorye Jordon, Walch Education's Regional Partnership Manager in Maryland. "It explains our unique value and gives us a [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/192262 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/192264 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500 At the recent annual conference of the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (www.ncctm.org), educational publisher Walch Education unveiled the first installment of its partnership with North Carolina educators: Foundations of Algebra. The program is designed for students who are challenged by the 8th-grade mathematics EOG. Foundations of Algebra was developed through a collaboration with the Special [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/192264 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/192265 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Clarke County, Georgia, saw a 12.8% rise in 8th grade state test results after using a new mathematics program from Walch Education this past summer. Originally developed in partnership with Cobb County, Georgia Academic Support Program Comprehensive Mathematics, Grade 8, (Georgia Math) is a complete teacher toolkit that prepares students for the critical mathematics tested by the CRCT. Tightly aligned to Georgia [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/192265 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/185558 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Walch Education, a leading developer and publisher of secondary educational materials, has announced that its Georgia Academic Support Program for English/Language Arts, High School, now incorporates The Lexile® Framework for Reading. The measurements indicate the appropriateness of the material for reader ability. The Lexile measure was developed by MetaMetrics®, Inc., an educational measurement company. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/185558 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/185559 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Walch Education, a leading developer and publisher of secondary educational materials, has just published Thinking Critically About Video Games & Virtual Worlds. The title is the latest addition to the 9-book Media Literacy series. Thinking Critically About Video Games & Virtual Worlds is authored by Peyton Paxson, a professor who specializes in how different media impact our lives. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/185559 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/185560 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Walch Education, a leading developer and publisher of secondary educational materials, has announced that its new title, Hands-On Science: Forensics, has been positively reviewed by the National Science Teacher Association (NSTA). In its recent recommendation, the NSTA noted that "Hands-On Science: Forensics offers teachers a wealth of activities that are aligned with NSES content standards...Hands-On Science: [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/185560 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/185562 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Walch Education, a leading developer and publisher of secondary educational materials, has launched www.walchgeorgia.com. The new website focuses on Walch Education's programs and partnerships in the state of Georgia. "I'm extremely excited to have this platform for our offerings," says Andrea Newman, Walch Education's Regional Partnership Manager in Georgia. "It gives us a single point to refer educators [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/185562 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/185564 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Walch Education, a leading developer and publisher of secondary educational materials, has published the Academic Support Program for English Language Arts, NY State Regents Prep. The program improves educational performance by focusing on vocabulary, reading comprehension, composition, and test-taking strategies. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/185564 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/185566 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Rorye Jordon, an experienced educator and trainer, has joined Walch Education as Regional Partnership Manager in Maryland. Jordon will work closely with schools and school districts throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/185566 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/154992 Fri, 29 May 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Walch Education, a leading publisher of educational materials, has announced the publication of Hands-On Science: Forensics. The new title targets middle- and high-school students and may be ordered at www.walch.com. The latest addition to the acclaimed Hands-On Science series studies the science behind the scene of the crime. Like the characters in popular TV shows, students conduct experiments to determine exactly who [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/154992 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/145507 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0400 April is National Poetry Month. In 2009, Walch Education celebrates with a new, free, downloadable lesson plan: “Outsider” Poet Kay Ryan Goes from Poetry Club Reject to Poet Laureate. The six-page lesson plan is available free at www.walch.com/teachable_moments.php. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/145507 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/133451 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:00:00 -0500 "16 MORE Extraordinary Hispanic Americans" is the latest addition to the acclaimed "Extraordinary Americans" series. Hi-lo readers developed for middle- and high-school students, "Extraordinary Americans" titles combine a manageable reading level with engaging content. "16 MORE Extraordinary Hispanic Americans" profiles, among others, Bill Richardson, Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Santana, Gloria Estefan, and 12 others. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/133451 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/133455 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:00:00 -0500 "Steps to Independent Living," newly published by Walch Education, is the third edition of the best-selling series. It helps life skills students navigate the sometimes-challenging tasks of adulthood, from using money wisely to finding and setting up a home and staying healthy. The series includes 6 titles and a Teacher Guide, and is available through www.walch.com. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/133455 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/125780 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Walch Education, a leading publisher of educational materials, has announced the publication of 16 More Extraordinary African Americans. The new title is targeted for middle- and high-school students. It has been released to coincide with Black History Month (February). Regularly priced at $23.99, it is available now through February at a special pre-publication price of $19.99. Books may be ordered at www.walch.com. 16 [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/125780 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/92269 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Walch Education, a leading publisher of educational materials, has announced that it has signed an agreement with the St. Croix School District of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The agreement calls for Walch to develop and provide customized Academic Support Programs (ASPs) for approximately 700 special education students in the district. “Each of the ASPs contains approximately 60 hours of instruction,” notes [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/92269 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/90382 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Walch Education had three titles nominated, and each won in their respective categories. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/90382 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/86983 Sun, 25 May 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Educational publisher Walch Education has announced a new release: "What’s Next: A Simulation of Adult Life Stages." Authored by Heidi Retzer and Dan Heisdorf, What’s Next? was developed for middle- and high-school students, or special education classes, with a focus on life-skills, consumer mathematics, or other similar curricula. Through role-playing activities, students learn the skills they will [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/86983 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/86672 Fri, 23 May 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Walch Education has just released Dialogue, Discussion, and Debate: Social Studies and Dialogue, Discussion, and Debate: Science. The two volumes help middle- and high-school teachers to take advantage of current and historical controversies in social studies and science, bringing the conversation into the classroom. How can teachers support productive, civil conversations about controversial topics? By providing [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/86672 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/80085 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:00:00 -0400 The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) has announced that three Walch Education titles have been nominated as finalists in the annual recognition of Distinguished Achievement Awards. The AEP’s Distinguished Achievement Awards recognize the best educational materials—such as books, periodicals, educational toys, and software—within subject categories and by audience. The materials are evaluated [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/80085 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/74063 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0500 Walch Education has just released Station Activities for Mathematics, a three-book set for students in grades 6, 7, and 8. The books allow students to learn mathematics by solving problems, communicating, and reasoning with one another in small groups. Each book contains 20 activity sets addressing numbers and operations, geometry and measurement, algebra, and data analysis and probability. Each set includes four [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/74063 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/74064 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0500 The Florida Department of Education has announced that the Florida Academic Support Program for English Language Arts, Grades 9–12, has been officially adopted by the state’s Office of Instructional Materials and is now available through the Florida School Book Depository. The Florida Academic Support Program for English Language Arts, Grades 9–12 (or “ASP”) is published by Walch Education, [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/74064 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/70554 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0500 Walch Education has just released the four-volume series Real-Life Science: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science. Each book gives high school students a real-world context for key science concepts. What questions do students ask about science? How can science relate to everyday life? Each title in this engaging series addresses 25 questions that uncover real-life science applications, relating academic material [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/70554 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/68520 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:00:00 -0500 The latest release by Walch Education is a two-book series that gets to the roots of adolescent literacy issues. Critical Literacy: Making Inferences and Critical Literacy: Figurative Language target students’ reading skills in grades 6-12. Why do struggling learners have trouble reading? Contrary to popular opinion, the issue is not articulating the printed text. Rather, it is understanding and processing the [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/68520 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/62029 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:00:00 -0500 Walch Publishing celebrates the diversity and accomplishments of Americans of all types with 8 new books for grades 6-12, "16 Extraordinary Americans." The series focuses on Americans with disabilities, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, American women, entrepreneurs, and young Americans, each book showcasing 16 extraordinary individuals. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/62029 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/60259 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:00:00 -0500 Walch Publishing, the educational publisher located in Portland, Maine, has announced a deal to print and distribute one of their leading series in South Korea. The series, "Daily Warm-Ups," will have nine titles published and distributed by IAM Books, a leading Korean firm. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/60259 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/57849 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0400 Walch Publishing, based in Portland, Maine, has just published the 2nd edition of "16 Extraordinary Native Americans." Part of the eight-book "16 Extraordinary Americans" series, this insightful book builds reading comprehension skills for students in grades 6-12, while introducing them to influential contemporary and historical Native Americans. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/57849 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/56885 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0400 Walch Publishing has released a new series for high-school students, Expeditions in Your Classroom: Geometry and Expeditions in Your Classroom: English Language Arts. This two-book series engages students by having them solve real-world problems that reinforce basic math skills and English concepts and rules. Each Expeditions book contains ten projects designed to leave a lasting mark. Students solve real problems [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/56885 Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/56293 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0400 Walch Publishing, based in Portland, Maine, has partnered with Boston’s Museum of Science and Tufts University to launch "Building Math," a new program that teaches middle-school students algebra by having them solve problems in exotic locations. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/56293 Walch Education