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Intel And Scholastic Honor 20 Schools Of Distinction For Academic Achievement, InnovationWinning Schools Receive Over $3 Million in Prizes and Compete for 'Best of the Best' Top HonorsWASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 13, 2005 - Intel Corporation and Scholastic today announced the 2005 Schools of Distinction award-winners -- 20 K through 12 schools that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to achievement and innovation in education, and which serve as exemplary models for success. To celebrate each school's extraordinary commitment to educational excellence and innovation, the schools will each receive a $10,000 cash grant from the Intel Foundation in addition to a host of prizes ranging from curriculum materials and professional development resources to software and hardware valued at more than $3 million. Representatives from the winning schools will also receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in an awards gala on Oct. 6. At the gala one primary and one secondary school, selected from among this year's honorees, will be named "Best of the Best." These winners will receive an additional $15,000 grant from the Intel Foundation. The annual awards program, established by Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, and Intel, the world's largest chip maker and long-time champion of educational improvement, rewards innovative initiatives that promote student achievement and educational innovation. Selected from more than 3,000 participating schools, the Schools of Distinction winners represent institutions from coast to coast. "These schools have found innovative ways to achieve excellence in education," said Brenda Musilli, Intel Director of Education. "From a highly diverse set of circumstances you find a common desire and ability to tackle challenges head on, continuously improve, and plan for the future. We hope these programs will inspire others." "In honoring these schools, we not only highlight their accomplishments, but share valuable best practices for raising student achievement with schools all across the country," said Francie Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic. A winning elementary and secondary school were chosen in each of 10 categories. These are: overall academic achievement, literacy, science, mathematics, teamwork, leadership, collaboration, professional development, technical excellence and technical innovation. Winners by state are:
Background Scholastic Corporation is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores, schools, libraries and television networks; and the company's Internet site, www.scholastic.com. Intel's sponsorship of the Schools of Distinction Awards is part of the Intel® Innovation in Education initiative, a sustained commitment - in collaboration with educators and government leaders worldwide - to help today's students develop the higher-level thinking skills they need to participate and succeed in a knowledge-based economy. For more information, visit www.intel.com/education. Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. |
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