CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Marzano Research Laboratory (MRL) and Bazalt Publishing & Professional Development, a division of the Bazalt Group, have announced that Bazalt has acquired the exclusive rights to publish Dutch translations of MRL's books and provide professional development services based on MRL content in the Netherlands.

MRL and Bazalt, a recognized leader in the Netherlands for educational book publishing, have worked together for more than eight years to translate MRL titles into Dutch. This agreement formalizes their long-standing partnership and expands MRL's global reach in helping educators strengthen their schools and enhance student achievement.

"We are thrilled to work with Bazalt as the exclusive publisher of MRL books in the Netherlands," said Dr. Robert J. Marzano, CEO and cofounder of MRL. "We're impressed by their expertise and feel they're the perfect partner to bring our content to educators—who will now have access to a comprehensive selection of MRL titles, as well as personalized support through a range of professional development services."

Jacqueline Jurna, CEO of the Bazalt Group, added, "We're delighted to continue to work in partnership with MRL and build on the eight-year relationship we've been enjoying with their team. As the exclusive publisher for MRL and now as the primary provider of their services, we'll be able to support educators throughout the Netherlands with results-oriented, research-based best practices that truly make a difference in student learning."

About MRL

MRL is a joint venture between Dr. Robert J. Marzano and Solution Tree. MRL combines Dr. Marzano's 40 years of educational research with continuous action research in all major areas of schooling in order to provide effective and accessible instructional strategies, leadership strategies, and classroom assessment strategies that are always at the forefront of best practice.

About Bazalt

Bazalt Publishing & Professional Development, a division of Bazalt Group, collaborates with authors from around the world to bring leading publications, materials, and digital applications to educators throughout the Netherlands. Through their broad range of books and services, Bazalt provides innovative, practical solutions to school leaders and teachers as they work to drive school improvement efforts.

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