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This coming school year, thousands of Illinois high school students will take a virtual journey and be immersed in the world of science when they learn with the new and innovative edition of Pearson'ss (www.pearson.com) bestselling high school biology curriculum. Titled Miller 's38; Levine Biology for its two internationally renowned scientist-authors, Ken Miller and Joe Levine, this new program takes a bold approach to science instruction, combining the power of new technology with a proven foundation of academic success.

School districts across Illinois, including one of the state'ss largest and fastest growing, Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202, have chosen Miller 's38; Levine Biology as the program for teaching all students the big ideas and concepts of this important field of science - regardless of their learning style or ability.

Located 40 miles outside of Chicago, Plainfield is successfully managing its tremendous growth while seeing student achievement soar. Miller 's38; Levine Biology was the program selected by all four of the district'ss high schools.

Plainfield North High School science department chair Ginger Brest said her team chose Miller 's38; Levine Biology because it meets the needs of all of the school'ss learners. Brest said, The program offers many practical resources for students, such as 'sBiology's online, practice quizzes, worksheets, standardized test prep questions, study guides and vocabulary translations in many languages. Additionally, 'sMiller 's38; Levine Biology's includes many invaluable teachers's resources. Overall, the Plainfield district biology teachers agreed the Pearson program best suited both the needs of the teachers and, most importantly, the needs of the students.

Launched late last year, the award-winning Miller 's38; Levine Biology (http://www.biology.com/) combines the power of new technology with a proven foundation of academic success. Through the program'ss new digital center, Biology.com (www.biology.com), students meet scientist Rob Nelson and his team of ecogeeks who have created real-life science video adventures. Described by Levine as science reality TV, these Untamed Science videos offer the perfect blend of energy, enthusiasm and solid scientific knowledge. The program'ss dynamic digital path also offers students and teachers a wealth of additional engaging activities and resources, including complete online student and teacher editions of the textbooks, editable worksheets, interactive study guides, fun science games and online assessments.

In addition to Plainfield, some of the other top Illinois schools and districts that have already selected Miller 's38; Levine Biology as their biology program are:

* Lockport Township High School, Lockport

* Mundelein High School, Mundelein

* Oak Park River Forest High School, Oak Park

* Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire

* Warren Township High School, Gurnee

* Yorkville High School, Yorkville

As scientists, educators and parents, Joe and I realized that this new program needed to reach students where they are most engaged in learning - online and through visual and multimedia learning experiences, said program co-author Ken Miller. The digital path puts students out there in the field, giving them a chance to experience what it'ss like to be a scientist, whether they are exploring a tropical ecosystem or learning about photosynthesis.

Customized curriculum packages allow educators to select the personalized learning solution that fits the needs of their classrooms. Miller 's38; Levine Biology is designed for students who are on grade level, while the Foundation Edition: Miller 's38; Levine Biology includes the same content written for students who are not yet performing at grade level, and it is embedded with reading support to ensure that struggling learners master key biology concepts.

Teachers who want to combine print and digital resources can choose the Core Edition: Miller 's38; Levine Biology, which offers an environmentally friendly way to teach biology, with a concise textbook combined with robust digital support. Or, teachers can go completely digital with Biology.com and Biology.com PLUS. The program also offers two workbooks for students who need additional support in reading or study skills.

To learn more about authors Ken Miller and Joe Levine, Untamed Science and the way that Miller 's38; Levine Biology is transforming science education in Illinois and around the country, visit www.Biology.com.

To view a video about Miller 's38; Levine Biology and the ecogeeks, visit www.youtube.com/watchv=sm2EmCYBHvk.

About Pearson and Illinois

The education and technology company Pearson has been providing learning solutions to Illinois schools for more than 100 years. Glenview has been the home of Scott Foresman school publishers since 1966, and students across the country have been learning to read with Scott Foresman books going all the way back to 1889. In Illinois, Pearson is known through the brand names Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, Longman, SuccessMaker, NovaNET, PowerSchool, SuccessNet and so many more - names in the world of education that are recognized and respected across the state and around the globe. Pearson provides education and testing materials for all stages in life - from birth through professional learning - as well as the complex management systems that maintain student information data for thousands of schools. In our school, higher education, assessments, and professional businesses, there are more than 1,000 Pearson staffers in Illinois. Our representatives are living and working in every school district across the state, visiting teachers, principals and curriculum directors every single day. In fact, most teachers in Illinois have learned their profession by studying with Pearson'ss Merrill or Allyn 's38; Bacon textbooks, and many have benefited from Pearson'ss professional development programs. For more information, visit www.pearsonschool.com.

For more information, press only:

Kate Miller, Pearson, 800-745-8489, kate.miller @ pearson.com

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