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NEW YORK, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBC News, and Carnegie Learning, Inc., a leader in research-based math programs for middle school, high school, and post-secondary students, today announced they are teaming up to produce "Decision 2012: Election Math" - a collection of free online math education resources related to the 2012 election season and developed especially for middle and high school teachers and students. "Decision 2012: Election...

NBC News' educational arm, NBC Learn, and the NBC Sports Group recently teamed up with the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Science Foundation (NSF) to release "Science of NHL Hockey"--an informative 10-part video series exploring the science behind the fastest game on ice. Made especially for students and teachers to use in the classroom, the videos will be aligned to lesson plans and national state education standards, and are available to the public cost-free on NBCLearn.com,...

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NBC Learn and Blackboard Inc. today launched "Solutions in Action"--an online video series focusing on innovative and successful uses of technology in education. Hosted by NBC News' Chief Education Correspondent Rehema Ellis, the videos are produced by NBC Learn and are available on NBCLearn.com and Blackboard.com. The videos explore topics that range from new systems to better measure student progress, to virtual platforms that expand access...

  Available cost-free to students, teachers and chemistry fans of all ages Continuing the celebration of the International Year of Chemistry, the National Science Foundation (NSF), in partnership with NBC Learn, is launching the second installment of "Chemistry Now," a weekly series of online video content that uncovers and explains the science of common physical objects and the changes they undergo every day. The series also looks at the lives and work of scientists on the frontiers...

National Science Foundation partners NBC Learn and NBC Sports Group recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and SciencesScientific principles explored last year in two online video series called "Science of the Olympic Winter Games" and "Science of NFL Football" have earned NBCOlympics.com and NBCLearn.com a Sports Emmy for Outstanding New Approaches Sports Programming.The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the award Monday at the 32nd...

"Changing Planet" town hall broadcast brings together scientists, thought leaders and students to discuss impact of climate science and possible solutionsIn celebration of Earth Day, The Weather Channel will air a previously recorded special town hall event moderated by NBC News Special Correspondent Tom Brokaw on Friday at 9 p.m. ET.Titled, "Changing Planet," the town hall was hosted at Yale University as part of a partnership between NBC Learn, the National Science...

Videos celebrate International Year of Chemistry; available cost-free to students, teachers and fans of chemistryIn celebration of the International Year of Chemistry, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBC News, have teamed up to launch "Chemistry Now," a weekly online video series that uncovers and explains the science of common physical objects in our world and the changes they undergo every day. The series also looks at the lives and work...

Partnership will make available high-quality educational resources cost-freeIn an innovative partnership, NBC Learn and the National Science Foundation (NSF) are teaming up to bring science to life for students across the country. This collaboration between two of the nation's leading supporters of science in the classroom aims to further the understanding of science by providing engaging, high-quality educational resources to teachers cost-free.Partially funded by NSF, the joint projects...

Online videos explain the science behind winning gold at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic GamesScience and sport. Have you ever wondered ...* How angular momentum helps one of the world's top ranked figure skaters Rachael Flatt achieve the perfect triple toe loop?* How elastic collision allows three-time Olympic hockey player Julie Chu convert a game-winning slapshot?* Or how Newton's Three Laws of Motion propel U.S. Olympic Trials silver medalist and short track speed skater J.R. Celski to the...