CompassLearning Sponsors Education Week Webinar Focusing On the Economic Stimulus Package and Improving Student Achievement

AUSTIN, TX (February 18, 2009) — CompassLearning, a leading provider of K–12 education software and professional development solutions, announced today that the company is sponsoring a free Education Week webinar addressing key issues that affect schools and districts throughout the U.S. A panel presentation titled “Economic Stimulus and Powering through the Recession” will be held on Tuesday, March 10, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Registration for the event is available on the Education Week website at www.edweek.org or by visiting http://www.compasslearning.com

 Attendees will gain insights into what President Obama's stimulus package means for K–12 budgets and how to make the best use of federal funding to protect instruction and extend achievement amid cutbacks at the state and local levels. This live event will feature an expert panel of practitioners, policy analysts, and thought leaders in an enlightening presentation and interactive discussion, including an open Q&A. 

 CompassLearning also recently sponsored another Education Week webinar titled “Why Students Struggle with Algebra and How Schools Are Helping.” A recording of this event can be viewed by visiting http://www.edweek.org/ew/marketplace/webinars/webinars.html.