eSchoolMaps
eSchoolMaps has announced the launch of a unique collection of clip art maps that can be customized and edited for education use. Available on CD-ROM, the outline maps are an ideal teaching tool for any grade level. Offered in PowerPoint and EPS Adobe Illustrator formats, the maps can be tailored for worksheets, classroom lessons and group projects. The maps, which are royalty free for print and electronic use, come with teacher take-home privileges, enabling educators to develop assignments outside of their school environments. The product line contains a full range of country and world maps, as well as sample lesson plans.
www.eschoolmaps.com

ABC Feelings
Over the past 15 years, hundreds have asked Alexandra, a.k.a. the Attitude Doc, why feelings communication is important. Many of us were raised believing that keeping a lid on our true feelings is more natural than communicating them. Alexandra is the founder and president of ABC Feelings, Inc., an educational corporation dedicated to the emotional well-being of children. She has authored two award-winning books, which are part of a complete feelings awareness product line. Drawing on years of counseling experience, Alexandra offers entertaining and enlightening seminars and motivational talks. She is available for in-service trainings at your school.
www.abcfeelings.com

FSDirect
Maximize after-hours usage of your facilities with FSDirect, the Web-native facility usage scheduling system from SchoolDude.com. With FSDirect, event requesters can check facility availability, submit facility usage requests online, and receive e-mail updates as requests are approved. Requests can be automatically routed to approval managers, and event service providers receive automatic e-mail updates regarding event setup requirements. FSDirect enables you to track all event schedules on an interactive calendar, and the system automatically generates invoices for events. You can track facility usage costs, billing and payment details, as well as contracts and insurance policies for groups renting facilities.
www.schooldude.com  

Markel Insurance
Because your school is so much more than just buildings and books, Markel offers a Christian school insurance program that covers all your resources, from your board of directors to your ball field. Liability coverage includes general, umbrella, sexual abuse and molestation, teachers' professional, corporal punishment, accident medical, special events, and volunteers. They also offer coverage for your school's property (buildings and contents) and automobiles. Markel's risk-management team offers real-world advice that you can use to make your school safer, as well as discounted driver education courses and background checks.
www.privateschoolinsurance.com

Carole Marsh Mystery Series
The Carole Marsh Mysteries are fun, educational mysteries that feature real kids in real places across America. Each story incorporates lots of history and geography, and cliffhanger chapters keep kids begging for more. Real kids, photographs and illustrations bring these modern-day stories to life. They are a great way to incorporate reading into other curriculum areas. Boy and girl characters in every story make these suitable for all kids. Each book in the series captures the spirit of teamwork and is described as "good, clean fun." The kids must focus on the problem and work together to solve the mystery.
www.gallopade.com

Detecto's Model AP Series All-Purpose Digital Kitchen Scales
Detecto offers rugged, all-purpose, stainless-steel portion scales. Their wide range of capabilities make them uniquely suited for a number of weighing operations, such as the food service industry in school kitchens. They are "legal for trade," meaning they can be used for commercial weighing. Durable construction, push-button tare, and a red LED weight display make them the ideal choice for school cafeterias. Special overload stops prevent accidental damage during their use. Advanced features, such as Detecto's exclusive setup review feature, allow the operator to tailor the weight display to specific needs.
www.Detecto.com

Academic Associates Reading Program
The Academic Associates Reading Program has helped thousands of students of all ages. "I knew our teachers would receive instructional help, but the results have far surpassed my expectations," said Dr. John Seel, after his elementary teachers were trained to be Reading Instruction Specialists. Cliff Ponder, the developer of the program says, "The Academic Associates method combines the best research on how the brain learns, with the best phonic-based reading methods, and delivers the curriculum in a simplified, step-by-step approach maximizing successful reading." Teachers find the program easy to implement.
www.academic-associates.com

Southern Bleacher
Southern Bleacher Company, based in Graham, Texas, scored a win with its recent completion of a new football stadium for Brother Rice High School in Chicago, Illinois.  The stadium was designed, manufactured and installed by Southern Bleacher. Southern Bleacher also supplied a 10-foot by 60-foot double-tiered pressbox. Colored risers and vertical picket railings are among the details that enhance the Crusaders' stadium overall design. Southern Bleacher Company is one the nation's largest manufacturer of spectator seating.  Since 1946, Southern Bleacher has worked closely with planning committees, architects and contractors to build facilities that are aesthetically pleasing, spectator friendly and cost effective. 
www.southernbleacher.com