August 11, 2008 /PRNewswire/ — For parents stocking up on back-to-school gear, Texas Instruments latest graphing calculator for beginning algebra through college-level math courses is one purchase that won't go out of style. The TI-Nspire graphing calculator is a major advancement in learning technology, adding computer-like features and enhancements which are shown to deepen student's understanding of math.

The TI-Nspire graphing calculator includes a large screen, mouse-like controls and spreadsheet capabilities similar to a laptop. These features are intuitive for today's tech-savvy students and help them visualize and interact with the math in real-time to gain a deeper understanding. Unlike laptops, TI-Nspire graphing calculators are allowed on SAT*, ACT and AP* tests helping students apply the math they learn in the classroom to achieve higher scores on these important college entrance exams.  read more »

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August 6, 2008/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Parents and kids will find more than pens, pencils and rulers when they do their back-to-school shopping this year -- they will also find engaging new products that make it fun to get back into classroom mode. The new educational handhelds from LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. , a leading developer of technology-based learning products, provide kids from pre-K to fifth grade with a range of on-the-go learning fun at home, school and beyond. LeapFrog's learning products are used widely in homes and in more than 100,000 school classrooms.

"Back-to-school may mark the end of long summer days, but with the new Didj, Leapster2 and Tag handhelds it doesn't have to be the end of learning fun," said Dr. Jim Gray, LeapFrog's director of learning. "Whether parents want to help prepare their children for back-to-school learning or build on what they will be studying in the classroom, kids will enjoy learning with a wide range of engaging games and books that feature their favorite movie and TV characters."  read more »

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June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When kids play tag this summer, they can do more than run around -- they can have fun learning to read with the new Tag Reading System, the latest breakthrough product from LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., a leading developer of technology-based learning products. The Tag handheld was first unveiled at the exclusive DEMO 08 conference this past January and won the coveted DEMOgod award. LeapFrog today announced that the highly praised new reading system is now available at www.leapfrog.com/tag, and at major retailers beginning the second week in June.

The Tag Reading System is the first handheld learn-to-read technology that interacts directly with real books. Audio for the stories, as well as the fun-filled games and activities spread throughout the pages, offers early readers an entirely new and captivating reading experience. By simply touching the Tag reader anywhere on any page of a Tag-enabled book, children can bring their favorite stories to life, easily skipping from page to page or book to book.  read more »

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February 19, 2008--AOL today announced the relaunch of their popular kid’s site KOL (http://kol.com) featuring new content partnerships with National Geographic Kids and Girlsense. In addition, the newly retooled site will offer customizable pages, personalized email and more than 100 games.

“We are relaunching KOL with new and enriched content from new partners who speak directly to our audience,” said Marty Moe, Senior Vice President of Programming, KOL. “We continue to expand the space for our users in an empowering and safe way.”  read more »

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