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Education and Classroom Technology Veteran Linda Ash Joins Grade Results

Grade Results, the leading innovator of live, one-to-one online instruction, is pleased to announce that Linda Ash, a prominent education and technology leader in the Memphis area, has joined the company and will lead its expansion into Tennessee markets. Ash brings extensive experience in education… - September 02, 2010

Burlington County College Renews Partnership with Grade Results

Grade Results, The Leading One-To-One Online Tutoring Provider, Supports Readiness, Remediation and Retention and Contributes to Increased Graduation Rates. - August 30, 2010

Grade Results Achieves Status as an Official Provider of Educational Services in Tennessee; Aims to Improve Performance and Promote Student Advancement

Tennessee Department of Education Approves Grade Results as Supplemental Educational Services Provider. - August 27, 2010

Grade Results Opens in Memphis to Provide Live, One-to-One Educational Services to Tennessee Students

Grade Results, the leading innovator of live, one-to-one online instruction, is pleased to announce its expansion into Tennessee. Grade Results works with public, private, charter and alternative schools, as well as community colleges and universities to help them to increase achievement in all academic… - August 25, 2010

Oklahoma City Community College Selects Grade Results as Exclusive Provider of Online Instruction Services

Grade Results, the leading innovator of live, one-to-one online instruction, today announced that Oklahoma City Community College has selected it as its exclusive online tutoring and instructional services provider. Grade Results will support OCCC’s traditional students as well as its growing population of distance learners. - August 11, 2010

Grade Results Expands Educational Services to Louisiana Students to Improve Performance and Promote Advancement

Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Approves Grade Results as Supplemental Educational Services Provider. - August 04, 2010

Grade Results Announces National Expansion and Introduces Franchise Organization

Online Learning is Rising Trend, Future of Education – Grade Results, an online instructional company offering interactive, on-demand learning services, today announced the formation of a national franchise organization and the subsequent roll-out of a nationwide expansion. - July 24, 2010

Education and Classroom Technology Veteran Linda Ash Joins Grade Results

Memphis, TN, September 02, 2010 –(PR.com)– Grade Results, the leading innovator of live, one-to-one online instruction, is pleased to announce that Linda Ash, a prominent education and technology leader in the Memphis area, has joined the company and will lead its expansion into Tennessee markets.

Ash brings extensive experience in education and virtual and technical instruction, as well as marketing, sales and business strategy.

“I’ve seen what a huge impact live, one-to-one online instruction can have on students. Grade Results, through this powerful form of intervention, will be successful in strengthening academic achievement and increasing graduation rates. Our goal is to improve college readiness, which will lead to increased retention at the college level, and ultimately position students for success in the workplace,” said Ash.

Ash is a proponent of blended instruction – combining quality in-classroom instruction with virtual learning environments. As president of the Tennessee Distance Learning Association (TNDLA), she has investigated many different technologies and solutions for creating best-in-class virtual instruction solutions.

“We couldn’t be happier to have found such an remarkable partner for our expansion in Tennessee. Linda’s expertise and involvement in various education entities across the state will make her an invaluable asset to Grade Results,” said Steve Berkman, president of Grade Results Franchising, LLC.

Prior to joining Grade Results, Ash was director of distance learning for St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School in Memphis, where she was responsible for designing the program for students and teachers to integrate two-way videoconferencing into the curriculum. Prior to that, Ash was regional sales director for Scholastic Education, where she led business development, providing educational literature, research based technology programs to public and private schools.

Ash was an early adopter of connecting technology with the classroom, serving as the instructional technical coordinator for Memphis City Schools. In that role, she created a partnership between the schools and IBM, creating the “Reinventing Education Project,” which ultimately became what is known today as Learning Village.

Ash holds a bachelor’s degree from Troy State University and a master’s degree in education from the University of Memphis. She is a national network facilitator for ASCD, and is a member of The International Society for Technology in Education, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Tennessee Educational Technology Association, and United States Distance Learning Association. She is the author of two books: “Design Teams for School Change,” and “Electronic Student Portfolios.”

About Grade Results
Grade Results is the leading innovator of live one-to-one online instruction, providing a comprehensive set of services to public, private, charter and alternative schools, as well as community colleges and universities. Grade Results is the only provider that combines powerful content, dynamic live instruction, and unparalleled technology to enhance the performance of students across the country. Grade Results’ state aligned content is developed and taught by advanced-degreed instructors and expands the educational spectrum from basic skills, such as reading and math, to highly specialized courses for gifted and talented students. In addition, Grade Results provides college entry exam prep, and a full range of college courses. Grade Results provides critical solutions to its clients, including one-to-one tutorial services, distance learning, credit recovery, retention management, graduation advancement, remediation, and intervention. Grade Results currently serves elementary through college students in Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. For more information, visit www.graderesults.com

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Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Approves Grade Results

As Supplemental Educational Services Provider

DALLAS (July 30, 2010) – Grade Results, the leading innovator of live, one-to-one online instruction, today announced that the company is poised to continue and expand its efforts working with students and schools in Louisiana to help improve performance through its proprietary online instruction solution. The Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has approved Grade Results as an official Supplemental Educational Services (SES) provider. While Grade Results has already established a successful track record working with students and schools in Louisiana, this SES classification will open the door for additional students to access and benefit from Grade Results’ proven education system.

“The increase in academic achievement we’ve seen working with students in Louisiana over the last two years is very compelling. Grade Results has made a tremendous impact on the academic gains for students and schools that we’ve had the privilege of serving; and we look forward to having a greater impact on additional students and schools,” said David Thomas, Executive Vice President of Grade Results.

Since 2008, Grade Results has worked with schools in the Louisiana Recovery District, the Algiers Charter School Association, and others to provide educational support to increase performance on the Louisiana Education Assessment Program (LEAP) exams as well as the Graduation Exit Exam (GEE). With the SES provider designation, under-performing schools and districts around the state will have the opportunity to select Grade Results as one of their SES providers.

Grade Results is the only online education provider that combines powerful content, dynamic live instruction, and unparalleled technology to enhance the performance of students across the country. Grade Results’ proprietary content is aligned to Louisiana state standards, is taught by advanced-degreed instructors, and is delivered via live, on-demand, one-to-one instruction. Grade Results curriculum spans all subjects and grade levels, making the services flexible to meet the needs of any student.

About SES [Supplemental Education Services]
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA], reauthorized as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002, is the main federal law affecting education from kindergarten through high school. Under No Child Left Behind, states are working to close the achievement gap and make sure all students, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve academic proficiency.  Annual state and school district report cards inform parents and communities about state and school progress.  Schools that do not make progress must provide SES such as free tutoring or after-school assistance.
Every SES provider must be approved on a state-by-state basis.  

About Grade Results

Grade Results is the leading innovator of live one-to-one online instruction, providing a comprehensive set of services to public, private, charter and alternative schools, as well as community colleges and universities. Grade Results is the only provider that combines powerful content, dynamic live instruction, and unparalleled technology to enhance the performance of students across the country. Grade Results’ sate aligned content is developed and taught by advanced-degreed instructors and expands the educational spectrum from basic skills, such as reading and math, to highly specialized courses for gifted and talented students. In addition, Grade Results provides college entry exam prep, and a full range of college courses. Grade Results provides critical solutions to its clients, including one-to-one tutorial services, distance learning, credit recovery, retention management, graduation advancement, remediation, and intervention. Grade Results currently serves elementary through college students in Texas, Illinois, Oklahoma, New Jersey and Louisiana. For more information, visit www.graderesults.com

Grade Results Supports College’s Growing Distance Learning Program

Through Innovative One-To-One Live Tutoring and Instruction

DALLAS (August 6, 2010) – Grade Results, the leading innovator of live, one-to-one online instruction, today announced that Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has selected it as its exclusive online tutoring and instructional services provider. Grade Results will support OCCC’s traditional students as well as its growing population of distance learners.

OCCC students will have access to Grade Results’ proprietary curriculum and live, one-to-one instruction for help in any course they need by simply requesting the service. Grade Results employs instructors with advanced degrees in their field to serve as an on-demand resource for students and are available 24/7. Grade Results replaces an incumbent provider.

“Meeting the needs of our varied student body is our first priority. We are pleased to offer our students a new solution for online instruction and tutoring that is not only cost-effective, but is also of the highest quality and reputation,” said Dr. Felix Aquino, Vice President for Academic Affairs for Oklahoma City Community College. “We are impressed with Grade Results’ proven track record at other community colleges and the quality they bring, within the caliber of instructors, innovative technology and superior content and curriculum. We are eager to see the impact it has on our students.”

Distance learning is one of the fastest growing offerings at OCCC and the college’s leadership has identified a substantial increase in the number of students who want to access an education on their own terms, or even from great distances, including students who are deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Meeting the needs of non-traditional students is sometimes difficult due to varying time zones and the ever-increasing desire for on-demand educational services. The Grade Results solution will help fill this need, providing students with access to instructors even when on-site professors are not available.

“The Grade Results platform is ideally suited for institutions such as Oklahoma City Community College. Our proven, live, one-to-one instruction platform serves as an extension of their faculty, allowing students to achieve better results, no matter the time or location,” said Matti Prima, Executive Vice President of Grade Results. “We are thrilled to work with such a respected institution and are honored that they chose Grade Results to help them support the academic achievement of its students.”

Grade Results is the only online education provider that combines powerful content, dynamic live instruction, and unparalleled technology to enhance the performance of students across the country. Grade Results’ proprietary content is aligned to Oklahoma and national educational standards, is taught by advanced-degreed instructors, and is delivered via live, on-demand, one-to-one instruction. Grade Results curriculum and expertise spans all subjects and courses.

About Grade Results

Grade Results is the leading innovator of live one-to-one online instruction, providing a comprehensive set of services to public, private, charter and alternative schools, as well as community colleges and universities. Grade Results is the only provider that combines powerful content, dynamic live instruction, and unparalleled technology to enhance the performance of students across the country. Grade Results’ state aligned content is developed and taught by advanced-degreed instructors and expands the educational spectrum from basic skills, such as reading and math, to highly specialized courses for gifted and talented students. In addition, Grade Results provides college entry exam prep, and a full range of college courses. Grade Results provides critical solutions to its clients, including one-to-one tutorial services, distance learning, credit recovery, retention management, graduation advancement, remediation, and intervention. Grade Results currently serves elementary through college students in Texas, Illinois, Oklahoma, New Jersey and Louisiana. For more information, visit www.graderesults.com

Interview with Grade Results Founder Craig Ullman

The AASA is holding its Legislative Advocacy Conference in Washington April 16 - 18.

“Come and join your colleagues and make your voice heard on critical issues affecting your district and the students you serve. Meet with your members of the House and Senate and influence the debate on Capitol Hill!”

Grade Results will be there to help advance the agenda for education.  Please join us! 

The Tenth Annual Education Policy Institute will be held in Washington D.C. April 13-15th.  The discussion will focus on the proposition that “Education is a Civil Right”.  Come join us and the other participants in what promises to be an important discussion.