May 22, 2008 (NEW YORK, NY)—LearningExpress, LLC, the leading provider of online assessments and skill-building programs for K–12 students, announced today that it has been awarded the prestigious 2008 CODiE Award for Best Student Assessment Solution by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA).

The LearningExpress Folio™ writing assessment program, for which the award was given, combines hand-written, professionally scored writing assessments with unique online diagnostic reporting, diagnostics tools, and student portfolios. The fast turnaround of these state-specific assessments has directly impacted the teaching strategies used to achieve better writing. School districts using LearningExpress Folio™ have experienced significant documented gains in writing proficiency and pass rates on high-stakes assessments.

"We are honored to be recognized by our peers for our quality, technological innovation, and dedication to improving student academic achievement. I believe there is nothing more important than trying to improve the writing proficiency of kids today," said Barry Lippman, President and CEO of LearningExpress, LLC.

Established in 1986, the CODiE Awards celebrate outstanding achievement and vision in the software, digital information, and education technology industries. This year, over 600 companies and 1,000 product nominations were submitted, from which LearningExpress Folio™ was chosen for the award.

About LearningExpress, LLC
LearningExpress, LLC, founded in 1995, is the leading provider of print and online educational and professional resources that are used in more than 4,000 libraries and 5,000 schools by over one million students, adult learners, teachers, administrators, and career professionals around the country each year. Visit LearningExpress, LLC online at www.learningexpressllc.com.

About SIIA
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education, and intellectual property protection to more than 550 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit www.siia.net.

For more information, contact Chris Atkins, Director of Marketing at catkins@learningexpressllc.com or call 800-295-9556, ext. 6438.