June 2006
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Carnegie Learning Unveils Expanded Educational Services The NCTM Principles and Standards include "a vision to guide educators as they strive for continued improvement of mathematics education." At Carnegie Learning, we believe that even the highest-quality, research-based instructional materials and technology are best implemented in conjunction with an ongoing, enhanced professional development program for teachers that strengthens them with increased opportunities for growth. Aligning teaching to learning is the overarching theme of our work. Carnegie Learning’s Educational Services team provides Professional Development consistent with this goal, beginning with initial curricula implementation training and continuing in the form of customized workshops. This summer, our current customers may receive a One-Day Enhancement Workshop focused on creating and sustaining a student-centered classroom, emphasizing questioning and reflection, and highlighting the enhancements to our new 2006 Algebra I and Geometry curricula. Visit your Carnegie Learning K-12 Community Web site for a sneak peak at the new Algebra I text PDFs! New to our suite of Educational Services is the creation of Professional Development Workshops for elementary and middle grade teachers – Developing Mathematical Understanding (grades K-3) and Developing Algebraic Thinking (grades 4-8). Our objective is to provide participants with a profound understanding of the appropriate fundamental mathematics and pedagogy they need at each grade level, so that they can be flexible in their teaching tasks in order to help students develop procedural fluency and conceptual understanding. Each workshop employs a blended curriculum using print activities designed around collaborative problem solving, and software components. We look forward to working closely with you to make the 2006/2007 school year the most successful yet. We are always available to speak with you personally, and welcome your call or email - PD@carnegielearning.com. 888.851.7094 option 5. Enjoy your summer! Best Regards, SchoolCare® Update Carnegie Learning is committed to providing the best and most successful learning experience to students, educators, and administrators. We are pleased to present our SchoolCare updates for the 2006-2007 academic year:
To better understand and optimize the value of the new users interface and textbook enhancements, Carnegie Learning is recommending a one day professional development session in your April SchoolCare invoice. Our Educational Sales Team welcomes the opportunity to speak with you concerning these updates or your upcoming invoice. For more information on updating your SchoolCare benefits, please contact us at 888-851-7094 option 7. |
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The Carnegie Learning Success Stories highlight successful implementations of Carnegie Learning Cognitive Tutor curricula around the country. In each of our newsletters, we will feature one of our Success Stories – in this issue we are pleased to share the successes of Columbus Middle School. Rigby Junior High School
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"Students’ attitudes about math have improved tremendously. Now, they look forward to math class, and some students even stay after school to work on the program. Teachers are passionate about its implementation as they continue seeing students make gains on testing. Carnegie Learning’s Cognitive Tutor has helped transform the way math is taught and learned at Rigby."
"When students have to present to the whole class, they want to look good so they put more effort into preparing and the result is usually greater learning."
Read Rigby Junior High School’s entire success story on our web site: http://www.carnegielearning.com/success.cfm
Interested in having your school profiled as a Carnegie Learning Success Story? Please contact Ashley Tippen, Marketing Programs Coordinator, atippen@carnegielearning.com.
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We are pleased to announce the winners of Carnegie Learning's Distinguished Educator and Outstanding Student awards for March 2006.
Marcia Andrus has been teaching with the Carnegie Learning curricula for three years and is recognized for her commitment to enhancing mathematic education through the use of technology in the classroom. Her enthusiasm and leadership has provided her students with additional mathematics resources to achieve measurable improvement. For full profile visit: http://www.carnegielearning.com/success_eom_032006.cfm
Anthony is an eighth-grade student at Vista Middle School (Los Angeles Unified School District) in Van Nuys, California, studying Bridge to Algebra. For full profile visit: http://www.carnegielearning.com/success_som_032006.cfm Carnegie Learning is proud to recognize the exceptional educators and students who are achieving new levels of success using Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor® solutions, and we invite you to submit nominations for a Distinguished Educator or Outstanding Student. Each school year, we will honor six individuals who demonstrate a commitment to changing the way America teaches and learns mathematics. Winners will receive an Apple iPod nano, recognition on Carnegie Learning's Web site and in our customer newsletter. Please submit nominations on our Web site at Distinguished Educator and Outstanding Student pages or contact Ashley Tippen, program coordinator, at atippen@carnegielearning.com if you would like more information. Remaining nomination and application deadlines for 2006 program:
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Carnegie Learning's Distinguished Educator - March 2006
Carnegie Learning's Outstanding Student- March 2006
Kentucky School Districts Purchase Carnegie Learning Professional Development Services
Emphasis on Advancing Math Education Opportunities and Standards Leads 31 Districts to Research-Based Professional Development Model
Pittsburgh, PA, May 25, 2006
Carnegie Learning, a provider of mathematics curricula and services, announced today that the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Green River Regional Educational Cooperative has purchased Carnegie Learning's Professional Development services for the 2006/2007 school year.
The Green River Regional Educational Cooperative will extend Carnegie Learning's Professional Development to approximately 160 kindergarten through eighth grade math teachers in 31 Kentucky districts. The purchase is made with funding from the Commonwealth's Department of Education, which is committed to improving math instruction and the quality of teaching in Kentucky schools.
Chicago Public Schools Purchases Carnegie Learning Math Curricula with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Funds
High School Transformation Plan Includes $770,000 Investment in Leading Research-Based Math Program
Pittsburgh, PA, May 18, 2006
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has purchased Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor® Bridge to Algebra and Algebra I curricula for seven Chicago High Schools as part of the District's high school transformation plan. The $770,000 purchase of Carnegie Learning curricula will be made with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which has dedicated $21 million to implementing major improvements in CPS curriculum and instruction.
Carnegie Learning math programs will first be implemented at School of the Arts, South Shore Campus; Mose Vines Preparatory Academy at Orr Campus; and George Washington, Clark Academic Prep, Dyett, John Hope College Preparatory, and Wendell Phillips High Schools.
Benedum Foundation Funds Purchase Carnegie Learning Math Curricula for 18 West Virginia Schools
Statewide Initiative Focuses on Improvements in Algebra I
Pittsburgh, PA, May 10, 2006
18 West Virginia schools will implement Carnegie Learning's Algebra I curriculum with $165,000 in funding from the Benedum Foundation. The five-year purchase includes the full Cognitive Tutor® curriculum integrating interactive software sessions, textbooks, and student-centered classroom instruction and supported by an ongoing professional development program.
"Carnegie Learning's Algebra I program is a great success in a variety of teaching and learning environments throughout the State, and we are very pleased to be extending the reach of this curriculum to another 4,500 West Virginia students over five years," said Diana Munza, Fairmont Senior High School Math Department Chair.
Portland Public Schools Buys Carnegie Learning Math for 12 City High Schools
Research-Based Curriculum Adopted to Improve Student Success in Algebra I
Pittsburgh, PA, May 2, 2006
Portland Oregon Public Schools has purchased the company's research-based Cognitive Tutor® Algebra I program for 12 city high schools. The $184,000 contract delivers a full curriculum that integrates interactive software sessions, textbooks, and student-centered classroom instruction supported by an ongoing professional development program.
"Our teachers felt that it was important to offer a second curriculum to students who were not successful in Algebra," said Margaret Calvert, High School Math TOSA (Teacher On Special Assignment), Portland Public Schools. "Cognitive Tutor employs a nice balance between self-paced, individualized learning via the software and contextualized group problem solving in the classroom. The key is to keep students engaged."
Carnegie Learning Applies New Market Research and Field Data to Develop Cognitive Tutor 2006
Research-Based Math Curricula Provider Announces Major Upgrade of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Textbooks and Software
Pittsburgh, PA, April 19, 2006
Carnegie Learning today announced the release of the Cognitive Tutor® 2006 versions of the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II mathematics curricula. The first major upgrade in three years, Cognitive Tutor 2006 enhancements evolved from classroom and lab data gathered over several years and from new findings in cognitive psychology. Carnegie Learning's new Bridge to Algebra curriculum, released in February, is also developed on the new Cognitive Tutor 2006 platform.
Wayne County, WV School District Replaces Applied Math Curriculum with Carnegie Learning
Cognitive Tutor® Bridge to Algebra, Algebra I, and Geometry Adopted to Increase High School Math Achievement
Pittsburgh, PA, April 4, 2006
Carnegie Learning announced today that Wayne County School District has purchased the company's research-based Cognitive Tutor® mathematics program for three Wayne County, West Virginia high schools. The $180,000 contract delivers a full curriculum that integrates interactive software sessions, textbooks, and student-centered classroom instruction supported by an ongoing professional development program.
"Wayne County chose Carnegie Learning because of its focus on teaching critical thinking and problem solving skills in real world scenarios," said Mike Rutherford, Assistant Superintendent of Wayne County School District. "The State of West Virginia is committed to the 21st Century Skills Partnership to make certain our high school graduates have the skills they need to be successful in the global marketplace, and the implementation of Carnegie Learning's curricula strongly supports this initiative."
Carnegie Mellon Qatar Campus Implements Carnegie Learning Math Curricula
Research-Based Algebra II Curricula to Prepare Qatari Students for University
Pittsburgh, PA, March 1, 2006
Carnegie Learning's curricula is being taught as a supplemental, after school course to high-achieving high school students who are enrolled in a humanities track and plan to attend university in Education City in Doha, Qatar. Education City hosts branch campuses of many of the world's leading universities including Carnegie Mellon University, Texas A&M, and Cornell University. The goal of the Carnegie Learning implementation is to bring humanities track high school math skills to the same level as those in the country's science track, so that students are well prepared for the engineering, business, and medical school programs in Education City.
"Education City university programs have highly quantitative coursework, and students are expected to have strong math skills for entrance," said Bryan Zerbe, Director of Admissions for Carnegie Mellon Qatar.
Carnegie Learning Expands Summer School 2006 Math Offering
Proven, Research-Based Solution Delivers Fast Implementation, Measurable Results
Pittsburgh, PA, February 28, 2006
Carnegie Learning®, a leading research-based mathematics curricula provider, today unveiled a turnkey summer school package of its proven middle and high school math curricula designed to meet the demands of at-risk students attending four to six-week remediation classes this summer. Carnegie Learning's summer school solution includes the Cognitive Tutor® courses bundled into a simple-to-deploy package that includes pre-training evaluations, text, software, classroom instruction, and two full days of professional development.
Districts and schools may purchase from the full suite of Cognitive Tutor curricula including the recently released Bridge to Algebra, a new algebra readiness program, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Integrated Math I, II, III.
eSchool News: Chicago gets $21M to retool schools
Gates Foundation grant will help the city overhaul its curriculum
April 20, 2006
In one of the largest grants it has ever made to a single school system, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded $21 million to the Chicago Public Schools to establish a more rigorous high school curriculum, boost graduation rates, and better prepare students for college.
Each school to benefit from the grant will choose from among two or three carefully researched instructional programs in English, math, and science. Each program will combine print and electronic resources to engage, stimulate, and challenge students, officials said. For instance, schools will be able to choose either Agile Mind or Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor for their math curriculum.
gizmag: Cognitive Tutor 2006 Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II mathematics curricula
April 20, 2006
Mathematics underpins our understanding of the universe – it provides a lingua franca for everything we can measure and visualize. Which is why we think the new Cognitive Tutor 2006 software of the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II mathematics curricula are so very important. Having an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher/mentor is something few people get to experience with mathematics. Having such attentive coaching and guidance available 24 hours a day during those structured learning years is a gift and it is now available in an extraordinarily advanced form.
Chicago Sun-Times: Gates Foundation gives $21 mil. to schools
April 18, 2006
Freshmen at 14 Chicago public high schools will have a more challenging and engaging curriculum in English, math and science -- and better-trained teachers -- thanks to a $21 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Since the curriculum changes are still being developed, officials were vague about specifics. But, William S. Hadley, chief academic officer of Carnegie Learning, offered a sneak peak at the math component that his company is developing. It calls for students to spend two days a week on computer software instruction and three days in a collaborative classroom environment.
eSchoolNews Product Update: April 2006 issue
Carnegie Learning, the Pittsburgh-based maker of Cognitive Tutor, has unveiled a new program called Bridge to Algebra, an algebra readiness curriculum for middle and high school students preparing for first-year algebra studies. This research-based curriculum is intended to provide a foundation for struggling students whose past math performance indicates little chance of success in algebra and can be implemented as a full, year-long math curriculum or as a supplemental application for special-education students, at-risk populations, ELL classes, or vocational and technical programs, according to the company. "Bridge to Algebra is the result of several years of research, market data, and a national trend indicating that a student who fails algebra in ninth or tenth grade is at significant risk of dropping out of high school," said Dennis Ciccone, CEO of Carnegie Learning. "Recognizing that algebra is the gateway for all higher learning in math and sciences, Bridge to Algebra provides the tools for educators to reach these students early, before they are left behind."
Center for Educational Networking (Michigan): Program Addresses Algebra Readiness
April 2006
As Michigan adopts tougher curriculum standards, the introduction of a new program targeting algebra readiness is a welcome sight to those concerned about the ability of every student to pass such a course.
Carnegie Learning, the Pittsburgh-based maker of Cognitive Tutor, has unveiled a new program called Bridge to Algebra, an algebra readiness curriculum for middle and high school students preparing for first-year algebra studies. This research-based curriculum is intended to provide a foundation for struggling students whose past math performance indicates little chance of success in algebra.
“Recognizing that algebra is the gateway for all higher learning in math and sciences, Bridge to Algebra provides the tools for educators to reach these students early, before they are left behind,” said Dennis Ciccone, CEO of Carnegie Learning.
Triad Business Journal (Greensboro, NC): Wake Forest program for K-12 education expands nationally
April 11, 2006
Wake Forest Baptist has joined with seven organizations partners to roll out the program: Holt Professional Development, Lab-Aids Inc., Carnegie Learning, Conversant, School...
The Herald-Dispatch: Cabell Midland gets grant for math
Rachel Gensler
April 8, 2006
With an extra $50,000, variables and equations might get a bit easier for Cabell Midland High School students. The school was recently awarded a grant from the Benedum Foundation to fund a mathematics program developed by the Carnegie Learning Center.
The program, Cognitive Tutor for Algebra I, is a research-based program that uses software to give students individualized computer lessons. About 40 percent of the students' time will be spent using the software, and the other 60 percent will be used to help solve classroom problems and activities with a teacher.
The Daily & Sunday Review (Towanda, PA): Troy school board listens to report on algebra program
March 15, 2006
During the school board's work session Tuesday, the board listened to a report from Eileen Sparduti, coordinator of student academic programs, who discussed the program, titled Algebra I "Cognitive Tutor." "It's still Algebra I, but it's taught in a different way," she said.
"The technology piece is almost like a private tutor," she said, noting it is still supported by a teacher. She said students work at their own pace.
"It's not any less of an algebra program," she said. "It's just a different way to teach it that may be more user-friendly for some kids."
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Smaller Learning Communities Grant Program The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 has given redefined structure to the discretionary grant status of the Smaller Learning Communities. This redefined program will be assisted with $142 million in a competitive federal grant program designed to ensure that Smaller Learning Communities will continue to assist large public high schools. In order to participate public high schools must include grades 11 and 12 and enroll at least 1,000 students in grades 9 and above. The deadline to submit a letter of intent to bid was Friday, May 26th. Carnegie Learning is partnering with several large public high schools to assist them in the grant writing necessary for The Smaller Learning Communities Grant program and to help form a plan for each high school’s continued Smaller Learning Community Programs with Carnegie Learning curricula. For more information on other grant opportunities for purchasing Carnegie Learning curricula please visit our website: http://www.carnegielearning.com/resources_grant_info.cfm New Technical Specification for 2006/2007 Software Versions Please check our Technical Specifications for our new software versions that will be available beginning in the 2006/2007 school year on our website at: http://www.carnegielearning.com/products_techspecs.cfm The minimum RAM requirements have been increased to promote overall performance of the new user interface and functionality. The minimum RAM has been increased from 128 MB to 256 MB. Also, the recommended resolution for running the software is 1024x768, but it will continue to run on 800x600. Attention Macintosh users: We are no longer supporting Macintosh OS 9.x or OS 10.2. The Cognitive Tutor will only run on Macintosh OS 10.3 or higher for the 2006 release. New Carnegie Learning Headquarters Address Carnegie Learning, Inc. Shipping Cost Update Rising energy costs have significantly increased the expense of shipping our textbooks. In order to cover this cost, Carnegie Learning is adding a 3% shipping surcharge to all textbook orders effective immediately. The shipping surcharge will be reflected on all quotes and invoices. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. |
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