As a Best Practices site, each school will be recognized as a national example of how early education technology can be successfully implemented in support of reading, math, or science instruction.

This year's six recognized sites were chosen from among more than 2,500 schools using the Waterford Early Reading Program™ and Waterford Early Math & Science™ nationwide. Each school was selected based on carefully documented evidence of effective curriculum integration, a measurable impact on student achievement, and a record of long-term parental involvement and administrative support.

With over 12 years of scientific research behind its curriculum, the Waterford Institute has developed the two programs; the Waterford Early Reading Program™ and the Waterford Early Math & Science™, to help students in grades K-2 develop and improve their proficiency in reading, math and science. Electronic Education is a division of Pearson Education, the nation's largest K-12 educational publisher, and exclusively responsible for sales, support, and training of Waterford products.

"Title I funded schools across the country recognize the value technology can play in educating our nation's at-risk children," said Bob Roliardi, president of Electronic Education. "We are thrilled to recognize these schools and showcase their dedication to providing a better education to their students by using technology."

Electronic Education and the Waterford Institute annually recognize schools and/or districts that meet the highest standard for research quality, implementation, and results. In addition to the six Best Practice Award winners, Electronic Education and the Waterford Institute also recognized five Demonstration Sites for their consistent use of instructional materials, impact on student achievement, and quality instructional methods. They include Glendale School District in Flinton, PA, Gerald Neary Elementary in Haverstraw, NY, Easton Elementary in Winston-Salem, NC, Waynesboro Primary School in Waynesboro, GA and W. Russell Todd School in Roosevelt, UT.

About Electronic Education

Electronic Education, a Scottsdale, AZ-based division of Pearson Education, brings technology and curriculum together to deliver innovative, educational programs to young learners in grades pre-K through 6th grade. Partnering with Pearson Broadband Schools Group, Electronic Education is the sales and distribution force behind KnowledgeBox™. Electronic Education is also the exclusive distributor for the products created by the Waterford Institute, Waterford Early Reading Program and Waterford Early Math & Science Program. The mission of Electronic Education is to enrich the learning experience for all students with innovative and effective programs that will prepare them for success in the 21st century.