NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002

 

SchoolNet Inc. has been selected as a finalist in three (3) education categories for the 2002 Software & Information Industry Association Codie Awards.

 

The three categories include: Best New Education Solution, Best Elementary/Secondary Management Solution and Best Educational Total Comprehensive Solution. SchoolNet is the only education company selected as a finalist in three categories.

 

The Codie Awards is a unique peer recognition program that showcases the software and information industry's finest products and services. The 2002 Codie Awards will be presented on April 15, 2002 during the SIIA 2002 Annual Conference.

 

"We are honored to be recognized by a panel of esteemed education experts," said Jonathan D. Harber, SchoolNet President and CEO. "The historic passage of the education bill (ESEA reauthorization) in December 2001 requires mandatory testing from 3-8 grades with serious consequences for failing schools. SchoolNet is pleased to offer a timely solution that assists districts in meeting these ESEA requirements," added Denis P. Doyle, SchoolNet Vice Chair and Chief Academic Officer.

 

SchoolNet has emerged as a leader in the education industry, using Web-based decision support tools to advance education reform. SchoolNet's school district partners now have data where it's needed, in the hands of administrators, teachers and parents working to increase academic performance.

SchoolNet, Inc. is the leading provider of data-driven decision-making solutions designed to improve student achievement in K-12 school districts. SchoolNet's products and services include a data warehouse, Account - the executive information system, Align - the instructional management tool, and Outreach - the web site management tool.

 

SchoolNet also publishes The Doyle Report, www.thedoylereport.com, a web service providing critical industry information to reform minded educators. Educators across the country use SchoolNet's products and services.