LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Today yourhomework LLC, a leading Web site for teachers, parents and over a half million students from grades K-12, and Houghton Mifflin Company, one of the leading educational publishers in the United States, joined in their efforts to incorporate the power of technology into learning and teaching.
An agreement between the two companies allows yourhomework.com's premium subscribers one-click access to six different titles of the American Heritage(r) line of dictionaries and thesauruses. The different titles, written for students with elementary, middle school or high school skill levels, allow students to access the best resource for greater understanding and comprehension.
"We couldn't think of a better content partner for help with school reports than Houghton Mifflin's incredible language resources," remarked Company CEO Soorena Salari. "It means students save time by accessing relevant information quickly; and parents don't have to worry about their kids being distracted or getting information that's beyond their skill level."
Houghton Mifflin divisional vice president David Langevin said, "Houghton has a tradition of excellence in publishing dating back to our founding in 1832. Our focus on providing the best educational products includes a commitment to innovation. We're proud to have our reference works made safely available through a Web site dedicated to teachers, parents and K-12 students."
Since launching, yourhomework.com has grown to host over 1,400 schools and over a half million students. The site allows teachers to post homework and students and their parents to access the information. Teachers log onto the site daily or weekly to post homework assignments, log book report due dates, enter field trip particulars and other class schedules. Community librarians can communicate directly with schools to prepare library reference desks for students. Since its inception, services on the site -- including all the new premium services through yourlocker(tm) -- continue to be free to all registered teachers.
About yourhomework LLC
As a supporter of the No Child Left Behind law, the yourhomework.com(r) Web site provides a vehicle for improving student academic achievement by using technology to promote meaningful parental involvement. Founded by a concerned parent, the Company's mission is to empower education by facilitating access to richer and broader content, fostering self-reliance, motivation, and responsibility. yourhomework.com facilitates this through a community alliance among teachers, students and parents committed to better learning environments through information. For more information visit http://www.yourhomework.com.
About Houghton Mifflin Company
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Company is one of the leading educational publishers in the United States, with over $1 billion in sales. Houghton Mifflin publishes textbooks, instructional technology, assessments and other educational materials for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and non-fiction for adults and young readers. Additionally, Houghton Mifflin offers computer-administered testing programs and services for the professional and certification markets. With its origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin today combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. The Company's Web site can be found at www.hmco.com
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