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 is a teaching and learning powerhouse,” stated Edward Fields, HotChalk’s Chairman and CEO. “Teachers have long relied on McGraw-Hill’s comprehensive educational programs and print and digital materials. Now, with McGraw-Hill’s expanded offerings available through HotChalk, teachers have access to additional curriculum and video resources online to make the classroom more dynamic than ever. They can focus on their own abilities to deliver a superior education to every student.”

“Teachers are at the heart of our educational system, and the availability of McGraw-Hill’s authoritative, online professional development content can help make good teachers even more effective, allowing them to further enhance student achievement,” said William Oldsey, executive vice president, McGraw-Hill Education. “That’s why we are focused on expanding the digital delivery of our content through robust platforms and online communities such as HotChalk, which is an invaluable educational technology resource for the schools, educators, students and parents.” 

For more information, log on to HotChalk.com.

About HotChalk

Founded in 2004, HotChalk is the first free collaborative online education resource and learning management system that connects K-12 teachers, students and parents, giving teachers a voice and the support they need. The HotChalk mission is to improve the lives of teachers to drive measurable academic results for students while meeting mandated government and administration requirements. HotChalk is partnered with NBC News, National Geographic Digital Media, PBS and A&E Television Networks to provide access to premium digital video content, and McGraw-Hill to provide professional development courses and curriculum resources. To learn more, log on to HotChalk.com.

About McGraw-Hill Education

McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading global provider of instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 40 languages. Additional information is available at www.mheducation.com.