NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
October 29, 2007
ScholarCentric’s Success Highways™ Selected by Mosaica Education for
Pilot Program at the Denver Arts & Technology Academy
Resiliency skills training to be incorporated with Mosaica’s acclaimed
Paragon® interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizing strong basic skills
and extensive use of technology
DENVER – October 29, 2007 – ScholarCentric is pleased to announce that Mosaica Education has selected Success Highways for implementation at the Denver Arts & Technology Academy (DATA). DATA will be the first of Mosaica’s 36 nationwide charter schools to pilot the Success Highways program with its students in grades seven and eight. The core program at DATA includes essential courses in reading, writing, and math, which are enriched by the award-winning Mosaica Paragon program, currently being used in nine states. Paragon uses a “hands-on” approach for learning history, geography, and social studies as it engages students by including music, dance, and art as part of the study. In addition, computer and technology applications are woven into every aspect of the curriculum.
Dr. Ray Griffin, chief administrative officer of DATA, finds the lessons and values explored in the Success Highways program to be very complementary to the Paragon curriculum. “Our students are exposed to new ways of thinking and doing every day,” states Griffin. “They learn connected networks of knowledge, skills, beliefs, and attitudes that are useful both in and outside of school. Through the Success Highways program, we will be able to support and reassert to students the significance and meaningfulness of their education, and provide them with the resiliency skills necessary for a demanding college preparatory environment.” Authorized by the Denver Public School District and managed by Mosaica Education, Inc., DATA has been a model of excellence since opening in 2000 and is a school of choice for families from a wide area within the school district.
Success Highways is ScholarCentric’s cornerstone product, combining innovative curriculum, technology-based assessment, and effective teacher training to help all students stay in school, score higher on achievement tests, and become better prepared for college and work. Aligned with K-12 content standards in all 50 states, Success Highways is easily integrated into the existing curriculum. “Working with DATA and the Mosaica Education team on this pilot project has been a great experience for us,” relates Steve Weigler, CEO of ScholarCentric. “Paragon uses an integrated interdisciplinary approach that enables students to see all subjects as part of their lives, rather than as separate, often daunting disciplines. Success Highways lessons support this approach by providing students with resiliency skills that enable them to cope with academic challenges as well as those of daily life.”
About ScholarCentric
ScholarCentricTM is a K-12 educational publishing company focused on helping students stay in school and achieve academic success. The company’s flagship product, Success Highways, is an innovative, research-based program designed to help transition middle and high school students into the higher grades and develop the skills they need to learn the rigorous coursework required to achieve a high school diploma. With Success Highways, students stay in school, score higher on achievement tests, and prepare for future education. This innovative program is aligned with state standards and was developed from the results of 15 years of research at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a seven-year pilot program in an urban school district. For more information, visit www.ScholarCentric.com.
About The Denver Arts & Technology Academy (D.A.T.A.)
The Denver Arts & Technology Academy was founded by a coalition of dedicated parents and community leaders in 2000. Authorized by the Denver Public School District, and managed by Mosaica Education, Inc., the Denver Arts and Technology Academy is characterized by an active and engaged community of parents, teachers, and students. The curriculum at DATA combines effective learning strategies with scientifically proven academic programs, including Mosaica Education’s acclaimed Paragon® curriculum. The school boasts a talented and highly diverse staff that reflects the community that it serves. DATA maintains low student-to-teacher ratios, which have been proven to increase academic achievement. For more information, visit www.DenverATAcademy.org.
About Mosaica Education
Mosaica Education, Inc., is one of the nation’s leading private operators of K-12 public schools, bringing the benefits of competition and private sector efficiency to the public school system. Mosaica-managed schools have yielded superior academic and financial results to date by utilizing a unique school design, which combines a proprietary curriculum called Paragon® with state-of-the-art technology and sound fiscal practices. Mosaica Education also provides after-school and summer tutoring to students; assists public and private schools in the United States in strengthening their operations, professional development, and curriculum; and helps other nations create their own schools of choice. For more information, visit www.MosaicaEducation.com.
For more information, press only:
Carol Ann Waugh, VP Marketing, cwaugh@scholarcentric.com
ScholarCentric
2406 W. 32nd Ave., Suite C
Denver, CO 80211
www.ScholarCentric.com
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