HotChalk Partners with Mississippi Public Broadcasting

HotChalk Partners with Mississippi Public Broadcasting

Online education resources now available to 500,000 students statewide

CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 2 /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.

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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/

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