Survey results show teachers value financial literacy education -- and need more classroom support 

Campbell, Calif. — October 28, 2008  -- In today’s economic climate, financial literacy is crucial. HotChalk, the first online education resource connecting teachers, students and parents, surveyed over 500 teachers regarding financial literacy education for K – 12 students. Results were stunning. HotChalk found that an overwhelming 96% of the teachers surveyed voiced a need for financial literacy curricula while 76% believe national standards are necessary so students are equipped to handle financial issues as adults.

Lessons finally answer kids' age-old question: "What good is math in the real world?"

Campbell, Calif. — September 24, 2008  -- HotChalk, the first online education resource connecting teachers, students and parents, is on a mission to make "math matter" by infusing it with real world fun. HotChalk's Off-Road Algebra program features 30 free video lessons for teachers to use in the classroom - and for students and parents to use at home! Lessons bring algebra to life by taking real footage of motorcycle racing and directly applying mathematical concepts to the sport. Examples include calculating decibel levels, acceleration, tire pressure, and measuring velocity vs. distance. All lessons are national-standards approved. 

Online education resources now available to 500,000 students statewide

Campbell, Calif. — September 2, 2008  -- HotChalk, the first online education resource connecting teachers, students and parents, today announced that the HotChalk Learning Management System will be offered statewide as part of Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) Educators’ Express. HotChalk adds to MPB Educators’ Express capability to distribute a variety of digital content to educators throughout Mississippi. 

Demand for online services for teachers incites expansion into multiple languages

Campbell, Calif. — August 12, 2008  -- HotChalk, the first online education resource connecting teachers, students, and parents, today announced the addition of sites in Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, German, Korean, French and Italian. 

New editorial resource expands HotChalk experience with professional development community

Campbell, Calif. — July 15, 2008  -- HotChalk, the first online education resource to connect teachers, students and parents, today announced the addition of MyDesk, a K-12 education resource featuring news articles, product updates, tips, and blogs for educators, administrators and technology coordinators. This expansion to the HotChalk experience provides practical resources and best practices from education experts and is now a critical element of the HotChalk Learning Management System. 

HotChalk Network Brings Quality Education Publishers Together With Relevant Advertisers

November 5, 2007 -- NEW YORK, NY -- HotChalk Network, the only online network directly targeting the education marketplace, today announced a far-reaching advertising initiative that delivers new opportunities for marketers seeking to reach the sensitive and valuable education marketplace. The HotChalk Network was the second fastest growing online property from August to September with over 6.3 million unique visitors, according to online activity monitoring and data company, comScore, Inc. comScore lists the HotChalk Network as one of the 5 largest properties in the education category.

October 26, 2007 -- New York, NY -- HotChalk Network (www.hotchalk.com), a digital K-12 learning community, grew at a pace of 92% last month making it the second fastest growing of all online properties and the fastest growing in the education area according to comScore Media Metrix service, which provides industry-leading Internet audience measurement services detailing online media usage, visitor demographics and online buying power.

Outstanding Education Technology Products Saluted  

October 3, 2007 – SAN BRUNO – Technology & Learning magazine today named 54 curriculum products as Awards of Excellence winners in its prestigious 25-year-old recognition program. Software and Web products being honored include innovative applications that break new ground in some important way and also best-of-breed examples that demonstrate clear superiority over similar products in the market. This year's winners were chosen by more than 30 educator-judges who test-drove over 120 entries, logging in many hours in computer labs at San Francisco Bay Area schools.