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Inspiration Software Sweeps 14th Annual Educational Software Review Awards

Inspiration, Kidspiration and InspireData Honored by ComputED Learning Center

PORTLAND, Ore. – Sept. 18, 2009
Inspiration Software®, Inc., the leader in visual thinking and learning, was a triple-crown winner in the 14th Annual Education Software Review Awards (EDDIE Awards), with honors for Kidspiration®, Inspiration® and InspireData®. The EDDIE Awards are sponsored by ComputED Learning Center, San Diego's leading computer education resource. [+]

Inspiration Software Congratulates Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Named "Star Innovator" in 2009 Intel Schools of Distinction Awards

Leader in Visual Thinking and Learning Contributes Software Licenses, Professional Development, Curriculum Materials as
Sponsor of Award Program Honoring Schools for Math and Science Excellence

PORTLAND, Ore. – Sept. 15, 2009 
Inspiration Software®, Inc., the leader in visual thinking and learning, congratulates the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Aurora, Ill., named today as the "Star Innovator" in the 2009 Intel Schools of Distinction Awards. As a sponsor of this prestigious awards program recognizing K-12 schools across the country that are role models for excellence in science and mathematics, the company also applauds the five other winners and 12 finalists honored this year.  [+]

This year’s National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) in Washington D.C. was a huge success. To show off the math tools in Kidspiration 3, we presented “Develop K-5 Number Sense with Virtual Math Tools.” Who knew that educators could get so excited over math? [+]

This year's National Educational Computing Conference was a great success as exhibitors, educators, and technology enthusiasts alike flocked to Washington D.C. for the big event. The convention center was nothing short of breath-taking as it was decorated to showcase the year's theme: Celebrating 30 Years of Ed Tech Vision. It was truly a sight to see. [+]

Visit Inspiration Software® at NECC, Booth #2936.

Attend one of our many demonstrations and learn how to enhance classroom instruction with the power of visual learning.
See how to "Integrate Visual Learning into Everyday Instruction" with Inspiration or find out how Kidspiration helps "Strengthen Reading and Writing Skills Across K-5."
Visit our NECC 2009 webpage to learn more and see a detailed demonstration schedule.

See you there!

As your students finish up the school year and you look towards summer, I want to offer some resources you can give students to help them continue to feed their science curiosity. I hope that students will continue to explore and investigate science topics that they find interesting, which will encourage them to read, investigate and keep their minds active.

The websites below are a sample of online resources where students can find science activities, or games that will peak their interest and help them to continue to think and be curious about the world. [+]

Today breaking news reaches us in moments via the Internet. I frequently receive "breaking news alert" emails and am aware of significant local, state, national and world news well before my "newspaper" friends due to the publishing delay. But even with the publishing delay, they receive news in what is still considered a timely manner by today's standards. [+]