Media Coverage

STEM Report from SETDA (Sept 2008)
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Report — Learning.com is a sponsor for an important new report from the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), addressing the need to provide all children with an education that includes a solid foundation of rigorous science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) instruction.

eSchool News (May 2008)
Arizona raising students’ technology literacy — Cathy Poplin, Deputy Associate Superintendent for Educational Technology at the Arizona DOE, elaborates on Arizona's technology literacy assessment efforts using Learning.com's TechLiteracy Assessment.

T.H.E. Journal (12/2007) 2007 Innovators — Paul Larson, a 6th Grade teacher, is honored with the Innovator Award. Mr. Larson has used EasyTech for three years to integrate technology into core curriculum.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (10/27/2007) Gilmore Middle School second to get boost for technology efforts — Bill Levin, Technology Director for Racine Unified, talks about how his schools have responded to the “lesser known section” of the No Child Left Behind Act that requires districts to demonstrate students’ technology literacy, and uses Learning.com’s TechLiteracy Assessment to get the data they need.

Computerworld Magazine (6/25/2007) Kids get tech boost from teaching service — Learning.com Founders Bill Kelly and Barclay Burns discussing how EasyTech supports students to gain fluency in technology skills.

New York Times (6/21/2007) Small Companies That Try to Bring Innovative Technology to Teaching — CEO and Founder Bill Kelly discusses the cluster of education technology companies in the Northwest, and the importance of innovation. Registration required.

Scholastic Administrator Magazine (6/5/2007) What's the Big Idea? — Gaston County Schools share their best practices of using EasyTech to "Build tech literacy."

NBC news station, WCNC in Charlotte (5/10/2007) 2-minute News Story — North Carolina students in Gaston County School District use EasyTech to improve their scores on the state's computer skills test.

District Administration Magazine (5/5/2007) Focal Points for Pre-K8 Math — Aha!Math by Learning.com is featured as a product that is aligned to the NCTM Focal Points and state math standards.



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Recent Press Releases
August 13, 2008 — Online Curriculum Leader Learning.com names new VP of Sales
Learning.com welcomes Steve Gardner as its new Vice President of Sales.

August 5, 2008 — Learning.com selected to implement state-wide technology proficiency assessment for Maryland’s seventh-grade students
Data will provide state with information on how well students are learning important technology and 21st century skills.

June 30, 2008 — Learning.com Adds Adaptive Curriculum to its Online Offerings
Partnership with Sebit, LLC provides teachers with Adaptive Curriculum’s middle school math curriculum through Learning.com’s Digital Learning Environment.

June 30, 2008 — Learning.com creates new Technology Literacy Assessment to Align to Refreshed ISTE Standards and adds Portfolio Assessment Capabilities
Beta administration to test minimum of 5,000 students in fall 2008.

June 30, 2008 — Texas Education Agency Names Learning.com to Assess Students’ Technology Skills
Pilot program aimed at helping educators understand how well students are mastering state standards.

May 20, 2008 — Learning.com announces new capital investment by Educomp Solutions and First Analysis
Partnership supports Learning.com to accelerate development of new, innovative digital curriculum solutions for K-12 teachers and students.

April 10, 2008 — Learning.com opens new online store to make its Web-based curriculum available to teachers
Teachers can purchase directly and begin using immediately for their classrooms.

April 10, 2008 — Learning.com introduces My Curriculum feature
New tool lets teachers create and manage lessons on Learning.com’s Digital Learning Environment™

Eee PCFeb 20, 2008 — Learning.com’s Aha!Math Named as Finalist for SIIA CODiE Award
The Web-delivered supplemental math curriculum helps teachers build K-5 students’ mathematical reasoning skills.

Feb 4, 2008 — Learning.com Launches Curriculum to Teach Online Safety and Communication Skills
New EasyTech lessons and activities support middle school students to learn critical skills in blogs, podcasts, online communicating and more.

Eee PCJan 23, 2008 — Learning.com and ASUS Announce Partnership to Deliver Web-based Content
Combining their expertise in education and PC innovation, the two companies will support educators in their efforts to cost-effectively and easily implement technology initiatives.

Nov 27, 2007 — Learning.com and Educomp Solutions Announce Joint Development Agreement to Create Digital Curriculum Solutions
Partnership will result in highly innovative digital curriculum solutions for K-12 teachers and students.

Sept 6, 2007 — Learning.com Joins with Stanford’s Media X
Collaboration researches how to advance interactive technology.

Aug 7, 2007 — Learning.com Expands into Core Curriculum Subjects with Launch of Aha!Math
Web-delivered supplemental curriculum helps teachers develop students’ fundamental math skills while developing their problem-solving abilities.

July 16, 2007 — EasyTech by Learning.com is Certified “Ready” by SMART Technologies
Accreditation gives educators the assurance that Learning.com’s EasyTech is effective and easy to use with SMART Board Interactive Whiteboards.

June 19, 2007 — Learning.com and Edelman Team Up to Promote Award-Winning Solutions that Improve Student Learning
Edelman’s Portland office selected as Learning.com’s PR Agency of record.

Apr 17, 2007 — TechLiteracy Assessment wins SIIA Codie Award
TechLiteracy Assessment was awarded "Best Instruction Solution in Other Curriculum Areas," in the SIIA's annual competition to identify the leaders and innovators in education technology industries.

Mar 19, 2007 — Learning.com welcomes Candace Petersen as President/COO
Candace Petersen brings to Learning.com her extensive strategic business and education sector experience, focusing her efforts on its business strategies and the expansion of sales and operations.

Feb 6, 2007 — Learning.com announces expansion into core curriculum solutions
Company builds on technology literacy curriculum expertise with products that enable critical subject area mastery.

Feb 6, 2007 — Learning.com expands its web-enhanced instructional services with new supplemental math curriculum
Aligned to NCTM Focal Points and state math standards, Aha!Math supports educators to improve student learning outcomes through its technology-infused math curriculum.

Jan 17, 2007 — Learning.com names new Vice President of Marketing and Product Development
James Kuhr's in-depth knowledge of the K-12 Education market will support company's mission to improve learning outcomes.

Jan 15, 2007 — Learning.com's TechLiteracy Assessment named as finalist for SIIA CODIE Award
TechLiteracy Assessment, released by Learning.com in spring 2006, is nominated in two categories: Best Student Assessment Solution, and Best Instruction Solution in Other Curriculum Area.