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Brightstorm Announces 'Countdown to the SATs'
Online Learning Network Delivers Video-Based Courses Taught by Expert Teachers to Help Students Master the SATs
| Source: Brightstorm
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - December 1, 2008) - Brightstorm, a new online learning
network that helps teens deepen their understanding of important subjects
and better prepare for college through video-based courses, today announced
a 'Countdown to the SATs.' The network is featuring its SAT prep video
course offerings, taught by expert teachers to help students better prepare
for these exams. The network's SAT prep courses are available for purchase
for a $49 yearly subscription fee and can be revisited as many times as
needed.
Brightstorm's SAT courses cover key test sections including Critical
Reading, Math and Writing, and are designed to arm students with vital tips
and tricks for test success. Brightstorm's experienced SAT teachers
include:
-- Linda Hirw, SAT Writing: Linda has taught English, drama and
journalism and is currently a reading specialist. She was honored in 'Who's
Who Among American Teachers' in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
-- Erin
Hyman, SAT Critical Reading: Erin has taught everything from basic
composition to advanced analysis and writing as a private SAT tutor.
--
Ginger Reiner, SAT Math: Ginger teaches geometry, AP computer science
and general science at Boston Latin School, the country's oldest public
high school. She received degrees from Princeton and Harvard.
Brightstorm's online learning network offers teens access to short (10 to
20 minute) video lessons personalized to match their digital consumption
habits. The courses include interactive quizzes and study guides that
deepen learners' understanding of key concepts. On Brightstorm, teens can
work at their own pace and have the ability to review and replay entire
lessons or specific concepts.
"Brightstorm's mission is to help teens succeed in high school and beyond
by providing great learning experiences," said Jeff Marshall, co-founder &
CEO, Brightstorm. "When it comes to higher education opportunities, we want
to assist teens in reaching their educational goals by helping them master
standardized test material. Brightstorm's expert teachers deliver
invaluable solutions that enable students to tackle the most important
challenges they will face on the SAT."
In addition to SAT prep courses, Brightstorm offers complete video courses
in a variety of subjects including math, writing, history and AP test prep.
Brightstorm's hand-selected teachers develop original curricula that
capture the most critical concepts in their respective subjects in ways
that teens can relate to.
This school year's SAT test dates are as follows: December 6th, January
24th, March 14th, May 2nd and June 6th. To get on Brightstorm and sign up
for SAT prep courses and others, log on at http://www.brightstorm.com.
About Brightstorm
Brightstorm is advancing the learning economy through an online learning
network that empowers teens, teachers and parents to shape the future of
education. Brightstorm helps teens do better in school through video-based
classes, taught by expert teachers and offered in short, personalized
formats. Brightstorm's online learning network gives great classroom
teachers a new channel to reach and inspire millions of teens, while
providing teens with anytime/anywhere access to outstanding learning
experiences that map to their interests and increasingly savvy digital
consumption behavior. The net result is a powerful network where teens
learn more, expert teachers are able to reach more students, and parents
can play a more active role in building their kids' confidence in school.
Brightstorm is a venture-backed company based in San Francisco, CA. For
more information, please visit www.brightstorm.com.