Curriki Selected as a Finalist for the EdNET 2008 Industry Awards
Curriki Selected as a Finalist for the EdNET 2008 Industry Awards
Curriki lauded for their important contributions to the education industry
DENVER (Aug. 17, 08) – The Heller Reports, a QED company and leading provider of education market news and events, announced today that Curriki is a finalist for the EdNET 2008 Pioneer Award. The Pioneer Award, now in its 16th year, is part of the prestigious EdNET Industry Awards program that recognizes organizations that have made important contributions through their products and programs to the education industry in the past year. Curriki’s mission is to bridge the education divide by empowering teachers, students and parents with universal access to free, Open Source Curricula (OSC). Curriki is a pioneer in applying an open source approach to curriculum development by building and supporting an online collaborative environment for educators, learners and committed education experts to work together in creating educational materials. “To be considered as a finalist for the EdNET 2008 Pioneer Award is not only an honor but also a recognition that there is a global community of educators and learners that are advancing the “open sourcing” of education,” said Dr. Barbara “Bobbi” Kurshan, Executive Director of Curriki. A panel of leading education industry experts selected the finalists for the EdNET 2008 Industry Awards, which is sponsored by The Heller Reports and Quality Education Data (QED), a Scholastic company and leading provider of integrated marketing services for the pre-K through higher education markets. The EdNET Pioneer Award is given to the organization that has most significantly contributed to the growth of the education market over the previous year. “We’ve identified nine organizations who personify the thought leadership of our industry. Their products break the boundaries of traditional teaching and learning and provide students and teachers with new and exciting opportunities. These companies are influencing the future of our nation with their dedication and imagination,” said Michael Jay, president of Educational Systemics, the coordinators of this year’s Industry Awards Program. “More than ever the education business community is challenged with providing innovative solutions to address the varying needs and challenges of today’s students. This year’s EdNET Industry Award finalists have raised the bar, demonstrating the visionary capabilities of our industry. We’re honored to have the opportunity reward their work at the EdNET conference,” said Andy Lacy, president of QED. Award winners will be announced on Sept. 16, 2008, during the EdNET Conference in Boston. For more information about the awards program, visit www.EdNETconference.com or phone 800.525.5811, ext. 9421. For more information about Curriki, visit www.curriki.org or phone 202.898.0833. About EdNET The EdNET Industry Awards program was created in 1992 to champion the efforts of progressive organizations helping to revitalize the nation’s educational system. The program has become a focal point of the EdNET Conference, the education market’s premier annual networking conference produced by The Heller Reports, a Quality Education Data company. The EdNET Conference brings together education executives, school administrators, and policymakers to network and build strategic business partnerships. The EdNET 2007 Conference will be in Boston, September 14-16. For more information about the EdNET Conference and awards program, visit www.EdNETconference.com or phone 800.525.5811, ext. 9421. About Curriki Curriki is a social entrepreneurship organization that supports the development and free distribution of open source educational materials to improve education worldwide. The online community gives teachers, students and parents universal access to peer-reviewed K-12 curricula, and powerful online collaboration tools. Curriki is building the first and only Web site to offer a complete, open course of instruction and assessment. Founded by Sun Microsystems in 2004, the organization now operates as an independent nonprofit. For more information, visit www.curriki.org or phone 202-898-0833.
DENVER (Aug. 17, 08) – The Heller Reports, a QED company and leading provider of education market news and events, announced today that Curriki is a finalist for the EdNET 2008 Pioneer Award. The Pioneer Award, now in its 16th year, is part of the prestigious EdNET Industry Awards program that recognizes organizations that have made important contributions through their products and programs to the education industry in the past year. Curriki’s mission is to bridge the education divide by empowering teachers, students and parents with universal access to free, Open Source Curricula (OSC). Curriki is a pioneer in applying an open source approach to curriculum development by building and supporting an online collaborative environment for educators, learners and committed education experts to work together in creating educational materials. “To be considered as a finalist for the EdNET 2008 Pioneer Award is not only an honor but also a recognition that there is a global community of educators and learners that are advancing the “open sourcing” of education,” said Dr. Barbara “Bobbi” Kurshan, Executive Director of Curriki. A panel of leading education industry experts selected the finalists for the EdNET 2008 Industry Awards, which is sponsored by The Heller Reports and Quality Education Data (QED), a Scholastic company and leading provider of integrated marketing services for the pre-K through higher education markets. The EdNET Pioneer Award is given to the organization that has most significantly contributed to the growth of the education market over the previous year. “We’ve identified nine organizations who personify the thought leadership of our industry. Their products break the boundaries of traditional teaching and learning and provide students and teachers with new and exciting opportunities. These companies are influencing the future of our nation with their dedication and imagination,” said Michael Jay, president of Educational Systemics, the coordinators of this year’s Industry Awards Program. “More than ever the education business community is challenged with providing innovative solutions to address the varying needs and challenges of today’s students. This year’s EdNET Industry Award finalists have raised the bar, demonstrating the visionary capabilities of our industry. We’re honored to have the opportunity reward their work at the EdNET conference,” said Andy Lacy, president of QED. Award winners will be announced on Sept. 16, 2008, during the EdNET Conference in Boston. For more information about the awards program, visit www.EdNETconference.com or phone 800.525.5811, ext. 9421. For more information about Curriki, visit www.curriki.org or phone 202.898.0833. About EdNET The EdNET Industry Awards program was created in 1992 to champion the efforts of progressive organizations helping to revitalize the nation’s educational system. The program has become a focal point of the EdNET Conference, the education market’s premier annual networking conference produced by The Heller Reports, a Quality Education Data company. The EdNET Conference brings together education executives, school administrators, and policymakers to network and build strategic business partnerships. The EdNET 2007 Conference will be in Boston, September 14-16. For more information about the EdNET Conference and awards program, visit www.EdNETconference.com or phone 800.525.5811, ext. 9421. About Curriki Curriki is a social entrepreneurship organization that supports the development and free distribution of open source educational materials to improve education worldwide. The online community gives teachers, students and parents universal access to peer-reviewed K-12 curricula, and powerful online collaboration tools. Curriki is building the first and only Web site to offer a complete, open course of instruction and assessment. Founded by Sun Microsystems in 2004, the organization now operates as an independent nonprofit. For more information, visit www.curriki.org or phone 202-898-0833.
