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CDW Government, Inc. (CDW-G), a wholly owned subsidiary of CDW
Corporation [NASDAQ:CDWC]
and leading source of Information Technology (IT) solutions to
governments and educators, and Discovery Education, the leader in
digital video and multimedia-based learning, today announced the five
grand prize winners of the 2007 Win a Wireless Lab sweepstakes. This year’s
winners are Ballard High School, Seattle; Canutillo Elementary School,
Canutillo, Texas; Central Manor Elementary School, Washington Boro, Pa.;
John Simatovich Elementary School, Valparaiso, Ind.; and Spalding Public
School, Spalding, Neb. Now in its fifth year, Win a Wireless Lab,
sponsored by CDW-G and Discovery Education, provides schools with
state-of-the-art technology to engage students and inspire teachers to
integrate technology into the classroom.
“Technology is a vital teaching tool in our
schools,” said Bob Kirby, CDW-G senior
director K-12. “By infusing technology such as
tablet PCs, notebook computers, software and interactive whiteboards
into the classroom, and supporting educators with professional
development, they are better able to prepare students for an
increasingly technology-centric world.”
Each of the five grand prize winners receive a mobile wireless lab
valued at approximately $50,000, including:
20 notebook computers or Tablet PCs from HP, Lenovo or Toshiba
3 wireless access points from D-Link or NETGEAR
1 Bretford mobile cart
Computrace security software
1 video projector from Epson, Mitsubishi or NEC Solutions
1 laser jet printer from Epson, HP or Lexmark
APC power supply
1 networked collection of Discovery School CD-ROMs
CDW-G and Discovery Education will provide installation and professional
development at all five schools this fall. In all, Win a Wireless Lab
2007 awarded prizes totaling about $300,000 to 45 educators from 22
states.
“The lab will provide many opportunities for
students to have technology available on demand,”
noted Gloria Guerrero, Canutillo Elementary School. “Our
fourth-graders publish the school newspaper. They will be able to use
these computers to research, take notes, format the newspaper and
publish it.”
“I believe that all students can be
successful learners,” said Joan Carraher,
superintendent, Spalding Public Schools. “Learning
is much more likely to occur when students are actively engaged in the
classroom. Incorporating technology into classroom activities and
lessons allows students to become more engaged in their learning.”
Bonnie Gambler, first grade teacher at Central Manor Elementary School,
noted, “My plan is to use the tablets every
day. When these children are young adults, computers, digital cameras
and interactive whiteboards will be as common as books and pencils are
to us now.”
Mary Davison, who leads the business education department at Ballard
High School, believes “every student should
be given opportunities to discover areas they may want to pursue for
work and further study.” Ballard High’s
new wireless lab “will expose students to the
latest technology and provide all students in our school with access to
greater opportunities,” she said.
Elissa Ellis, fifth grade teacher at John Simatovich Elementary School,
noted that Win a Wireless Lab “will open
students’ eyes to a whole new world. Whether
it is more exciting lessons or virtual field trips, it is going to be
extremely beneficial.”
“It is encouraging to see the Win a Wireless
Lab competition grow more and more each year. We had a record 170,500
entries this year – 24,500 more than in 2006,”
said Mary Rollins, director, Discovery Education. “Win
a Wireless Lab continues to provide schools with the opportunity to win
and use technology that might otherwise be beyond their budgets. We are
pleased to partner with CDW-G on this increasingly successful project
that has such strong benefits to the education community.”
The full list of winners is online at discoveryschool.com/cdwg.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is a division of Discovery Communications, the
leading global real-world and knowledge-based media company. The leader
in digital video-based learning, Discovery Education produces and
distributes high-quality digital video content in easy-to-use formats,
in all core-curricular subject areas. Discovery Education is committed
to creating scientifically proven, standards-based digital resources for
teachers, students, and parents that make a positive impact on student
learning. Through strategic partnerships with over 25 public television
stations across the country, its public service initiatives, products,
and joint business ventures, Discovery Education helps educators around
the world harness the power of broadband and media to connect their
students to a world of learning. For more information, visit www.discoveryeducation.com.
About CDW-G
A wholly owned subsidiary of CDW Corporation (NASDAQ: CDWC), a FORTUNE
500 company, CDW Government (CDW-G) is a trusted technology advisor to
federal, state and local government agencies, as well as to educational
institutions at all levels. CDW-G offers best-in-class technology
products and services from top-name brands such as APC, Acer, Adobe,
Cisco, EMC, Fujitsu, HP, IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft, Panasonic, Quantum,
Samsung, Sony, Symantec, ViewSonic and Xerox. For more information about
CDW-G product offerings, procurement options, service and solutions,
call 1.800.863.4239, or visit the CDW-G Web site at CDWG.com.
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In connection with the proposed merger between CDW and an affiliate of
Madison Dearborn Partners LLC, CDW filed with the SEC, and is furnishing
to its shareholders, a definitive proxy statement soliciting proxies for
the meeting of its shareholders to be held with respect to the Merger.
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and other interested parties can obtain, without charge, a copy of the
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Secretary, telephone: (847) 465-6000, or from CDW’s
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proposed merger between CDW and an affiliate of Madison Dearborn
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historical facts, constitute forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
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Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and are
based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those projected in the forward-looking statements. CDW may not be
able to complete the proposed merger because of a number of factors,
including, among other things, the failure to obtain shareholder
approval, the failure of financing or the failure to satisfy other
closing conditions. Other risks and uncertainties that may affect
forward-looking statements are described in the reports filed by CDW
with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
including without limitation CDW’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.