BOSTON, Dec. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Students are
improving reading and comprehension skills by engaging with the
authentic, multicultural literature featured throughout the
Reach for Reading program from National Geographic Learning
(NGL). The company today announced a series of significant new
adoptions for the 2014-2015 school year in 14 school districts
across Arizona, Oregon and Massachusetts – including Lake Oswego, Oregon and Somerton, Arizona.
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The Reach for Reading program exposes students to reading
with content and imagery from National Geographic's vast library of
multimedia and narratives from world-renowned explorers – leading
to more engaging learning experiences. The program was designed to
instill the passion for reading in all content areas, inspiring
students through authentic multi-cultural literature, amazing
visuals and compelling topics that bring learning to life. Reach
for Reading includes a balance of print and digital resources,
including the award-winning myNGconnect, to maximize
learning and is flexible to meet the varying needs of every
student.
"Since its launch less than two years ago, districts using the
Reach for Reading program are already seeing positive
results and real progress for students. For example, Logansport, Indiana, a Reach for
Reading district, posted the highest English/Language Arts test
score gains in its county – this is significant," said Vincent Grosso, senior vice president, National
Geographic Learning. "Our digital and print products, including
Reach for Reading, are designed to engage and motivate
students to achieve their individual potential and goals. We look
forward to growing with current users and partnering with
additional school districts, as we work together to achieve a
common goal – to improve reading and turn learners into
thinkers."
Michele Starkey, Superintendent
of Logansport Community School Corporation, said, "We are
continuing our focus on English and Language Arts throughout all
grades and hope to continue to post gains each year. Reading is the
key to mastery in all other subjects, and we are pleased with the
progress we have seen in our students since the implementation of
NGL's Reach for Reading."
The Reach for Reading program was built around Common
Core State Standards, which were implemented as a way to provide a
consistent, clear understanding of what students across the country
are expected to learn and were designed to be robust and relevant
to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that young
people need for success in college and careers. Reach for
Reading goes above and beyond simple compliance with these
standards and thoroughly applies the shifts of the Common Core to
the program.
For more information on Reach for Reading, and all other
programs offered by National Geographic Learning, please visit
ngl.cengage.com.
About Cengage Learning and National Geographic
Learning
Cengage Learning is a leading educational content,
technology, and services company for the higher education and K-12,
professional and library markets worldwide. National Geographic
Learning, part of Cengage Learning, is a provider of quality core
and supplemental educational materials for the PreK‐12, adult
education and ELT markets. Cengage Learning and National Geographic
Learning distribute a variety of content from the National
Geographic Society to the academic and library markets worldwide.
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Media Contact:
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Cengage
Learning
203-965-8609
Lauren.Medina@Cengage.com
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