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PLATO Learning, Inc. (NASDAQ:TUTR), a leading provider
of K-adult computer-based and e-learning solutions, announced that
Warren Simmons, executive director of the Annenberg Institute for
School Reform at Brown University, has been elected to its Board of
Directors.
Mr. Simmons has been involved in education for over 25 years,
focusing primarily on education reform and urban education issues.
Since 1998 Mr. Simmons has led Brown University's Annenberg Institute
whose mission is to generate, share, and act on knowledge that
improves conditions and outcomes in American schools, particularly in
urban areas and schools serving disadvantaged students. Prior to
joining the Institute, he served as executive director of the
Philadelphia Education Fund supporting school reform in Philadelphia
with technical assistance and educator professional development. As a
grant maker at the National Institute of Education and the Annie E.
Casey Foundation, Mr. Simmons developed and funded initiatives on
youth and adult literacy, community development, and urban school
reform. As Director of Equity Initiatives for the New Standards
Project, he led the design of a performance-based assessment system to
advance curricular and instructional reforms. Mr. Simmons also serves
on boards and advisory groups of numerous educational reform
organizations including the Public Education Network, the Merck
Institute, the National Center on Education and the Economy, and the
Rhode Island Children's Crusade.
"Mr. Simmons brings vast education experience and specific
background on education reform to the Board," said David Smith, PLATO
Learning's Executive Chairman. "We are confident that he will be a
valued contributor to our Board of Directors and a committed steward
of our shareholders' interests."
About PLATO Learning, Inc.
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 North America and
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. PLATO, Inc. is a PLATO
Learning, Inc. company.