Applied Scholastics

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from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applied_Scholastics
Applied Scholastics is a non-profit corporation founded in 1972 to promote the use of study techniques created by L. Ron Hubbard, a science fiction author and the founder of the Church of Scientology. Hubbard called his theories on learning and education "study technology." Applied Scholastics runs the "Hollywood Education and Literacy Project" (HELP), the World Literacy Crusade, "Education Alive", and the "Literacy, Education and Abilities Program" (LEAP).

Applied Scholastics' declared mission is: "to promote and develop programs of effective education for educators, business trainers, tutors, parents, children and people in all walks of life who need improved study skills to enhance their scholastic, business and personal activities."

It has often been accused by critics as being an avenue for recruitment into the controversial Church of Scientology.

Applied Scholastics licenses their "study technology" to a small number of Scientologist-run schools throughout the world. In return, these schools pay 4% of their gross income to Applied Scholastics and "promote and protect the Hubbard Philosophy and Technology under and in connection with the Marks and the name of LRH."

[edit] Applied Scholastics in Houston

Project C.A.L.L. and Cartwell Education have pushed study tech materials in Houston schools.

Applied Scholastics International is an approved provider in Houston since 2007. From the TEA SES page, we get the following PDFs regarding Applied Scholastics.

Original, incomplete application

09/07 amendment. Completed app, added Minot Edwards as local contact/provider

03/08 amendment. Updated contact info, removed Minot Edwards and Mary J. Duda as contacts

They were approved again for the 2008-2009 year, but to what extend their services are being used is unknown.