McGraw-Hill Introduces New Digital Writing Program for Texas Middle and High School Classrooms

DALLAS, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw-Hill School Education Group, the leading provider of both print and digital educational materials for students at all grade levels, has developed its first online writing and grammar program for middle and high school students. This program is designed to engage 21st century students through online, interactive writing workshops, while providing rigorous writing and grammar instruction. Glencoe Writer's Workspace will launch in Texas this year and will roll out to other states in 2011. For more information, visit: www.glencoe.com/texaswriting.

Adhering to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), and College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), Writer's Workspace supports guided writing and grammar instruction through a three-step process. First, students are expected to think about and respond to literature in the genre they will be writing in, then bridge to writing through short and focused exercises, and finally, continue building acquired skills by writing longer compositions.

Key student components include 24 writing workshops per grade level, interactive student models, and interactive graphic organizers, as well as a comprehensive grammar and composition eBook. Teachers are provided with a management system to review and comment on student writing during any stage of the writing process. The teacher guide offers suggestions to differentiate instruction for a variety of different learners. Teachers can assess student writing using a rubric generator or an online essay grader, which automatically scores students' compositions.

"When we think about K-12 education and college and career readiness, there is perhaps no more important skill than solid writing," said Stephen Mico, senior vice president of McGraw-Hill Education's Literacy and Humanities group. "Our hope is that students in Texas and around the country will develop the foundational skills necessary to write skillfully - from a research paper to a letter of application - which will set them up for a lifetime of academic and professional success."

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About McGraw-Hill School Education Group

The McGraw-Hill School Education Group, a unit of McGraw-Hill Education, is a leading innovator in the development of 21st century teaching and learning solutions for K-12 education markets, offering traditional and digital instructional, assessment, and reference content and tools for teachers and students. The School Education Group addresses critical areas in primary and secondary education through Learning Solutions Centers focused on improving student learning outcomes and promoting digital innovation in literacy, STEM, college and career readiness, and intervention and special needs education. All of McGraw-Hill's content for elementary schools and secondary schools is available in digital form. McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. Additional information is available at http://www.mheducation.com.

About McGraw-Hill School Education Group Literacy & Humanities Center

Literacy and civic skills develop critical thinking and are the foundation of educational success. The McGraw-Hill Education Literacy & Humanities Center helps students establish these skills as well as expands their knowledge of literature, social studies, and world languages. A variety of proven PreK-12 programs and digital platforms combine to improve students' literacy skills and build a strong foundation for success.

    Contact:
    Tom Stanton
    McGraw-Hill Education
    (212) 904-3214
    tom_stanton@mcgraw-hill.com

SOURCE McGraw-Hill Education

SOURCE: McGraw-Hill Education

CONTACT: Tom Stanton, McGraw-Hill Education, +1-212-904-3214, tom_stanton@mcgraw-hill.com

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