PLATO(R) Earth and Space Science Honored as Best Science Educational Software by Association of Educational Publishers
21 June 2006 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
PLATO Learning (NASDAQ:TUTR), a leading provider of K-adult
computer-based and e-learning solutions, is pleased to announce
that PLATO(R) Earth and Space Science received two Association of
Education Publisher (AEP) Distinguished Achievement Awards for Best
of Software: Best Graphics and Best Educational Software: Science.
The awards were presented in Washington, D.C., on Friday, June 9th
at the 2006 AEP Summit's Annual Awards Banquet & Gala. For
nearly three decades, the AEP Awards Program has recognized
excellent achievement in supplemental educational products and
education marketing. According to the Association, "The award
entries undergo a rigorous two-tier judging process by individuals
selected from a pool of educational publishing professionals who
have themselves received accolades for their work. Products
submitted were evaluated for creativity, originality of product,
educational value, content vs. medium, and ease of use." "We are
thrilled the AEP has recognized PLATO Learning's excellence in the
development of innovative educational software," said Mike Morache,
PLATO Learning President and CEO. "These awards signify the
industry's acknowledgement of our expertise in augmenting classroom
instruction with rigorous, engaging, technology-based curricula,
which schools countrywide have implemented to significantly
increase student achievement." PLATO Earth and Space Science joins
other award-winning, standards-based curricula in the three-part
PLATO(R) Middle School Science Series, including PLATO(R) Physical
Science and PLATO(R) Life Science. The curriculum addresses complex
science concepts with interactive and engaging lessons that promote
scientific inquiry, problem solving, and critical thinking. It is
successfully used for direct classroom instruction and distance
learning in schools across the country. Further information about
the awards program may be found at www.edpress.org. About PLATO
Learning PLATO Learning is a leading provider of computer-based and
e-learning instruction for kindergarten through adult learners,
offering curricula in reading, writing, mathematics, science,
social studies, and life and job skills. The company also offers
innovative online assessment and accountability solutions and
standards-based professional development services. With over 6,000
hours of objective-based, problem-solving courseware, plus
assessment, alignment, and curriculum management tools, we create
standards-based curricula that facilitate learning and school
improvement. PLATO Learning is a publicly held company traded as
TUTR on the NASDAQ. PLATO Learning educational software, delivered
via networks, CD-ROM, the Internet, and private intranets, is
primarily marketed to K-12 schools and colleges. The Company also
sells to job training programs, correctional institutions, military
education programs, corporations, and individuals. PLATO Learning
is headquartered at 10801 Nesbitt Avenue South, Bloomington,
Minnesota 55437, 952.832.1000 or 800.869.2000. The Company has
offices throughout the United States, Canada, and the United
Kingdom, as well as international distributors in Puerto Rico,
South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. For more information,
please visit http://www.plato.com. PLATO(R) is a registered
trademark of PLATO Learning, Inc. PLATO Learning is a trademark of
PLATO Learning, Inc. All other company and product names may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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