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. 

Report illustrates parents’ misperception of critical role in child’s education

Campbell, Calif. — July 16, 2008  -- HotChalk, the first collaborative online education resource to connect K-12 teachers, students and parents, today announced the first findings of an omnibus survey profiling teachers’ attitudes about jobs and resources. Conducted by Zogby International, it said that teachers are not receiving adequate support from parents. The survey’s most disconcerting result was that 65% of teachers surveyed believe parents find teachers to be fully responsible for their child’s academic progress.

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. 

Expedites lesson plan development to save teachers time 

Campbell, Calif. — July 1, 2008 — HotChalk, the first online education resource to connect teachers, students, and parents, today announced the innovative HotChalk MyLibrary system, which enables schools and districts to choose precisely the way information is presented and delivered to help teachers get measurably improved results with students.

June 30, 2008 -- New York, NY. -- HotChalk, the first online education resource to connect teachers, students, and parents, today announced a partnership with A&E Television Networks (AETN), a global media content company, for a selection of programs from A&E® Network, History™, and Bio Channel® (BIO™) that will be downloadable for K-12 teachers to use in the classroom via the HotChalk Learning Environment.

Campbell, Calif. — July 1, 2008  -- HotChalk, the first online education resource to connect teachers, students, and parents, has announced an expansion of its partnership with McGraw-Hill Education. Previously available teacher development tools and curriculum guides are now combined with McGraw-Hill video content, supplemental instructional content, and more than 1,000 world language and science lesson plans for grades 6–12.

McGraw-Hill Education, National Geographic & PBS to provide digital content

May 28, 2008 - New York — To deepen its offerings for K-12 teachers and students, HotChalk, the first online education resource to connect teachers, students and parents in a collaborative learning environment, today announced partnerships with McGraw-Hill Education, National Geographic, and PBS. Adding curriculum content and video from these respected and innovative companies will augment the HotChalk resources currently used by more than 395,000 teachers worldwide.

“Each of these companies is an educational powerhouse and these strategic partnerships bring new influence to our relationships with teachers as we work together to improve education,” said Edward Fields, Chairman and CEO of HotChalk. “Our mission is to improve the lives of teachers by providing valuable educational tools and resources.”

Annual Software & Information Industry Association awards honor exceptional contributions to education

April 8, 2008 - New York — HotChalk, the first collaborative online education resource to connect K-12 teachers, students and parents, has been named a finalist for the “Best Education Solution” Codie award. The award, presented by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), recognizes outstanding achievement and vision in the software, digital information and education technology industries.