ProQuest adds math and science simulations to growing line
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. We look forward to working together to reach
even more teachers and students.

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Several unique features of the
academy include:

Students will remain with the same teacher for two years

Class sizes are not to exceed 25 students

The school will provide 190 days of instruction each year with
an extended day of eight hours, which allows for additional
instruction time and support students may need to master the
Lighthouse Academies curriculum

A significant differentiating factor that truly sets ILCS apart is
the infusion of arts with research-based programs .

About ProQuest Information and Learning
ProQuest Information and Learning is a world leader in collecting,
organizing, and publishing information worldwide for researchers, faculty, and
students in libraries and schools.

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, a results-driven, nonprofit charter school
management organization that works with local communities to create
high-quality educational choices for students , today announces it will
open the Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter School (ILCS) on August 15th
of this year.
"Students that attend our Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter School
will acquire the knowledge , skills, values, and attitudes to become
responsible citizens and effective workers in their local and global
communities," says Michael B.org or call
(317) 351-1534.
David Shuster, the founder of ExploreLearning, said, "The entire
ExploreLearning team is delighted about becoming part of the ProQuest family.proquest.

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"It's simple," Ronan states. "Students working under clear rules
and in a school culture that stresses respect and safety, get more
done. With an objective
of helping learners make sense of complex scientific and mathematical
principles, ExploreLearning offers modular, interactive math and science
simulations (manipulatives) for teachers and students in grades six through
12. In addition, the company provides
innovative learning solutions that help both teachers and students, such as
products from Voyager Expanded Learning and Reading A-Z.

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, ProQuest Information
and Learning has acquired ExploreLearning, producers of the world's largest
online simulation library for math and science education.

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Users access the information through the
ProQuest(R) Web-based online information system, Chadwyck-Healey(TM)
electronic and microform resources, UMI(R) microform and print reference
products, eLibrary(TM) and SIRS(R) educational resources, and XanEdu(TM)
online faculty and student resources. Voyager Expanded
Learning (http://www.S.readinga-z.

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This approach will
provide students with a foundation of basic skills with which they can
go on to read great literature, solve complex problems, and make
important life decisions.
ProQuest has a deep commitment to supporting teaching and learning and has
great reach in the K-12 market.com .
Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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To better engage
students in instruction, art and classroom teachers will collaborate
to incorporate art techniques in all subjects. Its growing base of support materials provides a powerful enhancement to
the way teachers teach and students learn."
ExploreLearning operations will remain in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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lighthouse-academies. The organization creates new opportunities for public school
choice for underserved children, provides opportunities for education
professionals to learn together, and gives principals and teachers the
autonomy to make important decisions on educating children. "The use of manipulatives in science and math are proven to aid
student success.

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"We expect every student enrolled in our schools to
graduate from high school and begin further study, military
enrollment, or employment within ninety days.
For more information, visit www.

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Lighthouse Academies offers a rigorous academic program for all
grade levels in the core subject areas of history, geography, English,
mathematics, science, and fine arts, with the integration of study
skills and technology throughout all courses. In addition, every child
learns to speak a second language. Free 30-day trials are available to
educators.

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is committed to supporting students with quality curriculum materials, and the
acquisition of ExploreLearning leads our expansion into math and science
support," said DeSeta. Customers can continue to access products at
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ILCS will offer a safe, secure learning environment where all
participants including administrators, teachers, and students, assume
a high degree of civility and responsibility for one another.
Customer service and technical support contacts will remain unchanged for
customers.

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"ExploreLearning brings research-based instructional methods for math and
science to the classroom . With more than 400 Gizmo manipulatives online,
ExploreLearning has helped thousands of students to grasp complex concepts.com ) is a leader for in-school reading
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The school will work with a number of vibrant and diverse arts
groups including The American Pianists Association, Butler University
and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra .voyagerlearning.il.

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We look forward to
meeting with parents and guardians interested in having their children
attend ILCS.
ExploreLearning has garnered a number of awards, including a Diamond Award
in Mathematics from District Administration Magazine and an E-Learning
Innovation Award from Macromedia Corporation; the company was also listed
three times in Eisenhower National Clearinghouse 's Digital Dozen.

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As with each new Lighthouse Academies charter school, ILCS will
begin with elementary grades, K-Grade 5, and expand one grade level
annually until it includes grades K-12. In fact,
beginning in kindergarten, students learn vocabulary and read
literature that teaches virtue. ILCS will also participate in the state assessment
program and issue an annual school report card to parents and the
community.

ProQuest Acquires ExploreLearning

The simulations, called Gizmos(TM), are designed to
supplement curriculum materials and fully support state and national
curriculum standards, " said Al DeSeta, President of K-12, ProQuest Information
and Learning.

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is a results-driven, nonprofit
charter school management organization that works with local
communities to create new, high-quality educational choices for
students. For more information about ProQuest
Information and Learning , visit http://www.

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Located at 1780 Sloan Avenue, open houses for the school
are scheduled for Tuesday , March 1st and Wednesday, March 2nd, at 6:30
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"As the need for math and science literacy support grows, we will provide
quality products to help support learning in these critical areas .

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The school will develop an accountability plan, including multiple
internal and external measurements to ascertain progress toward
agreed-upon goals.

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Ronan, president and CEO of Lighthouse
Academies .

About Lighthouse Academies

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