SRA/McGraw-Hill Launches Blog at IRA

Elementary educational publisher SRA/McGraw-Hill is introducing a new blog to give educators a first-hand look at the International Reading Association's (IRA) Annual Convention. The blog can be found at http://blog.sraonline.com/, which launched April 28.

The primary writer of the SRA blog is Amy Tillinghast, SRA's Creative Director. Tillinghast has been in the educational publishing industry for nearly 10 years. In this position, she often hears from teachers who share their classroom success stories and best practices.

To celebrate teachers making the difference, the SRA blog aims to pass along the best stories the publisher hears and provide an insider's perspective on reading and language arts issues.

The SRA blog will be updated daily between April 28 and May 9 with entries about visits with other teachers -- from its Teacher Ambassadors to the annual Pride of SRA Academic Recognition Award winners, best practices, and comments from participants of the IRA conference. IRA, scheduled May 4-8 in Atlanta, GA, is an annual convention where thousands of teachers and reading experts gather to share best practices and the latest trends in literacy instruction.

"I've been so lucky to have been witness to some truly inspirational stories from teachers around the country using SRA's programs," said Tillinghast. "Seeing first-hand the way our programs can positively impact students' lives makes me proud to do what I do. We want to make sure others have access to these great stories through the SRA blog."

About SRA/McGraw-Hill

SRA/McGraw-Hill is the top provider of specialized research-based educational programs and professional development for the elementary market. Leading programs include SRA Imagine It! reading program, Direct Instruction, Real Math, and additional core and supplemental programs. SRA is part of McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP). McGraw-Hill Education 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 mheducation.com. For more information on SRA/McGraw-Hill's products, call 1-888-SRA-4543 and visit SRAonline.com.

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