Scottsdale, Arizona - The Heller Reports, a QED company and leading provider of education market news and events, announced today that Sebit, LLC is a finalist for the EdNET 2008 Rookie Award. The Rookie of the Year Award, established in 1992, 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.
Sebit, LLC is the developer of Adaptive Curriculum, the award-winning, interactive online system designed to enhance teaching and learning in mathematics and science for teachers and students in the middle grades. Adaptive Curriculum provides a rich library of Activity Objectss via a flexible online learning environment with simple and intuitive tools that support the learning and teaching experience.
“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.
The EdNET Rookie of the Year Award honors the most promising start-up venture that is less than two years old and has the greatest potential to be a significant player in the education industry in the coming years. 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.
"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
[August 13, 2008]
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