McGraw-Hill Programs Recommended by the Texas Commissioner of Education

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Commissioner of Education recently announced that McGraw-Hill Education's leading programs conform to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills requirements and have been listed for 2011 adoption. Three McGraw-Hill programs, DLM Early Childhood Express, Texas Treasure Chest and Texas Writers Workspace, have been listed for Texas adoption in 2011.

DLM Early Childhood Express, listed for Prekindergarten Systems, teaches 3- and 4-year-olds essential concepts in reading, math and other core subjects through a comprehensive learning system that prepares them for a lifetime of learning. Texas Treasure Chest, listed for ESL grades K-5, is a comprehensive program for language acquisition offering differentiated language leveled readers, manipulatives, practice books, assessment and online support. Texas Writers Workspace, listed for English Language Arts grades 6-12, is designed to engage 21st century students through online, interactive writing workshops, while providing rigorous writing and grammar instruction.

McGraw-Hill's proven programs, listed in Texas and spanning grades PreK-12, offer school districts and teachers the tools to differentiate instruction so all students can thrive as lifelong learners who can succeed in the classroom and beyond. These programs incorporate student assessment, digitally rich programming and online teaching tools to ensure students develop a solid foundation for future success.

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.

    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

Web Site: http://www.mheducation.com