Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Treasures Program Earns High Scores From Reading Experts

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill announces the release of a new report by Dynamic Measurement Group (DMG) that shows what educators already know: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill's Treasures, a research-based elementary reading curriculum, ranks highly in the critical elements of a core reading program.

DMG's report indicated that the Treasures program earned high ratings across all areas of study and, in most cases, received the highest possible score. The DMG report summary states, "Results of this comprehensive curriculum review indicate that Treasures is a carefully designed comprehensive reading program that supports the needs of all children learning to read."

"This is a true testament to our dedication to providing the best reading curriculum possible," said Steven McClung, president of McGraw-Hill School Solutions Group, which includes Macmillan/McGraw-Hill. "When we are provided data that shows where an already strong program can be enhanced, we immediately take steps to do so. These efforts continue to raise the bar for our reading program success across the board."

For its review, DMG, a developer of educational assessment and curricular materials, used criteria outlined in "A Consumer's Guide for Evaluating a Core Reading Program - a Critical Elements Analysis: Grades K-3." Released by the Institute for the Development of Educational Achievement at the College of Education, University of Oregon, this guide is widely used by teachers and parents to help analyze reading programs and is a primary evaluation tool used by many Reading First states.

An initial evaluation by DMG of Treasures was completed after the first printing of the program and made specific suggestions for even stronger alignment to scientifically based reading research. Macmillan used this information to make revisions for the second printing of Treasures in order to exceed the criteria for a successful core reading program.

The independent DMG evaluator who conducted the review has expertise in scientifically based reading research and instructional design and received in-depth training by the authors of the Consumer's Evaluation Guide before examining Treasures. In addition, the evaluator has participated in multiple curricula reviews of core, supplemental and intervention programs in reading as part of the Reading First initiative for several different states.

About Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill is part of McGraw-Hill School Solutions Group (MHSSG). The group combines Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, which focuses on grades PreK-6, and Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, which serves grades 6-12. MHSSG is the only major educational publishing business to provide a comprehensive approach to the development of print and digital instructional materials from pre- kindergarten through high school. Additional information is available at http://www.macmillanmh.com/.

About McGraw-Hill Education

McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), 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 http://www.mheducation.com/.

About Dynamic Measurement Group

Dynamic Measurement Group (DMG) is an educational company committed to improving outcomes for children and supporting school success by developing practical, innovative, and effective assessment and curricular materials. Additional information is available at www.dibels.org.

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