HotChalk Partners with Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Online education resources now available to 500,000 students statewide
CAMPBELL, Calif/PRNewswire/ -- HotChalk, the first online
education resource connecting teachers, students and parents, today
announced that the HotChalk Learning Management System will be offered
statewide as part of Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) Educators'
Express. HotChalk adds to MPB Educators' Express capability to
distribute a variety of digital content to educators throughout
Mississippi.
Over 500,000 public, private and home school students and their
families will be able to access materials online using HotChalk at
www.mpbonline.org.
"There is a need for swift deployment of digital teaching and
learning resources throughout our nation's schools to rectify a notable
lack of adequate support for educators," stated Edward Fields, HotChalk
Chairman and CEO. "This commitment by Mississippi Public Broadcasting
demonstrates a dedication to preparing today's students to be leaders
of tomorrow."
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) Executive Director Marie
Antoon said, "Mississippi Public Broadcasting is pleased to add
HotChalk to its MPB Educator's Express service. MPB looked at a number
of potential services but HotChalk provides unique services that will
help not only teachers, but parents, students and home schooled
families."
HotChalk presents a media-rich library of 3,500 teacher contributed
lesson plans and digital content including audio, video, textbook and
assessment materials. It became available to Mississippi teachers with
the introduction of MPB Educators' Express in mid-August. All content
available through MPB Educators' Express is aligned to Mississippi
standards.
The new initiative also promotes parental involvement and
communication among educators, students and parents. It reinforces and
directs communication, allowing instructors to easily assign and
retrieve homework, grades, and notes online. Parents get a notification
when grades are posted and critical assignments are handed out.
HotChalk helps parents stay firmly connected to their child's
educational progress and offers opportunities for further involvement
and support when merited.
About HotChalk
Founded in 2004, HotChalk is focused on improving the lives of
teachers to drive measurable student results. The HotChalk Learning
Management System is the first to deliver free Web-based classroom
tools and premium content in partnership with NBC News, McGraw-Hill
Education, National Geographic Digital Media, A&E Television
Networks and PBS. This provides educators, schools and districts with
21st century tools to produce 21st century skills in students. HotChalk
delivers state-aligned content, curriculum management, online
professional development and a K-12 education news and community portal
to more than 400,000 registered teachers worldwide. To learn more,
visit HotChalk.com.
About Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) provides relevant
instructional and public programming to Mississippians through its
statewide television and radio network. MPB enhances the work of
educators, students, parents and learners of all ages through quality
programs, resources and services that educate, entertain and enlighten.
Children's programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and
weekend morning schedules. Since 1970, MPB has won over 350 national
and regional awards, including Emmys and Parents' Choice Awards, for
its productions.
Source: HotChalk
CONTACT: Sharon Nieuwenhuis of RLM Public Relations for HotChalk,
+1-212-741-5106 x237, hotchalk@RLMpr.com
Web site:
http://www.hotchalk.com/
http://www.mpbonline.org/