Scholastic Press Releases

First-Ever Computer-Adaptive Math Assessment Tool from Scholastic

Scholastic Math Inventory (SMI) Measures Students’ Math Skills and Delivers Reports to Help Teachers Target Instruction

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 29, 2010 – Schools can now use classroom computers to quickly measure students’ math achievement, track their progress and receive immediate feedback to help differentiate instruction.

Scholastic Education Launches Scholastic Achievement Partners

New division will offer broad range of support in school improvement, human capital development, and program implementation

Herman L. Masin, Editor of Scholastic Coach for 72 Consecutive Years, Dead at 96

 

Believed to be the longest-serving editor of one magazine in American history

 

NEW YORK, N.Y. — June 10, 2010 — Herman Lewis Masin, the longest-serving editor of one magazine in American history, and among the most influential figures in the field of interscholastic athletics and coaching, died on June 8, 2010. He was 96.

Scholastic Helps Schools Distribute More than 1.5 Million Books to Kids for Summer Reading

NEW YORK, NY — June 7, 2010 — As schools nationwide struggle with tight budgets, some innovative school districts have developed a low-tech strategy for keeping their students’ reading skills sharp this summer. They are giving them books!

READ 180® and System 44® Outstanding Educators Turn Students' Lives Around

Scholastic Recognizes Four Extraordinary Teachers for Their Hard Work in Helping Students Learn to Read

 

Scholastic Statement on Robert Munsch

Robert Munsch is a brilliant storyteller and author who has brought his gift to millions, helping generations of kids to discover the wonders of books and reading. Scholastic is proud to be his Canadian publisher and to distribute his books in the U.S. and around the world. This fall, Scholastic Canada will launch his new title Too Much Stuff! as well as a third Robert Munsch Collection, Mad About Munsch!, and we look forward to many more.

Robert is also a man who has faced substantial personal challenges in his life and who is working hard to overcome them.

Scholastic's Animated Avenger WordGirl Receives Three Emmy Award Nods

 

Hit series airing on PBS KIDS GO! honored with three 2010 daytime Emmy nominations including top prize "Outstanding Children's Animated Program"

 

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) and Scholastic Launch Summer Reading Fundraising Campaign

 

Donations to "GIVE TO RIF" at The Scholastic Store Online® and Teacher Store Online help put more books into the hands of kids who need them most

 

NEW YORK, NY — May 10, 2010 — What would YOU give up this summer to put books in the hands of kids who might otherwise not own a single book? Two iced coffees? A movie and popcorn?

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