Silver Spring, Md. (June 15, 2009) – On June 12, 2009, Discovery Education was honored by The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) with a 2009 Distinguished Achievement Award for its flagship service, Discovery Education streaming. Discovery Education streaming was given the award in the Curriculum category for Reference Resources in grades six through eight.

Available in more than half of all U.S. schools, Discovery Education streaming offers teachers and students a library of up to 9,000 videos and 70,000 video clips aligned to state academic and testing standards. Searchable by keyword, content area and grade level, the rich video content and other digital assets from Discovery Education integrate seamlessly into curriculum and engage students in learning. Discovery Education streaming is the only digital video-based learning resource scientifically shown to increase academic achievement.

“Today’s technology savvy students enter the classroom possessing a wide range of skills different from those of their parents and teachers. We’ve designed Discovery Education streaming to engage these children and appeal to multiple learning styles to extend learning and achievement,” said Kelli Campbell, Discovery Education Senior Vice President of Content and Product Development. “We are very honored that AEP has recognized Discovery Education streaming with this award.”

AEP is a national, nonprofit professional organization for educational publishers and content developers. A complete list of AEP award winners can be found at www.aepweb.org/awards/curricwin.htm.

More Information

For more information on Discovery Education streaming, Discovery Education’s professional development services, or any other products and services from Discovery Education, please visit Discovery Education, or call 800-323-9084.

About Discovery Education

Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISAD, DISBD, DISCK) revolutionized television with the Discovery Channel and is now transforming classrooms through Discovery Education. Powered by the number one non-fiction media company in the world, Discovery Education combines scientifically proven, standards-based digital media and a dynamic user community in order to empower teachers to improve student achievement. Already, more than half of U.S. schools access Discovery Education digital services. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.

Contacts

Discovery Communications
Stephen Wakefield
240-662-2893
stephen_wakefield at discovery dot com
www.discoverycommunications.com

C. Blohm & Associates, Inc.
Charlene Blohm
608-839-9800
charlene at cblohm dot com
www.cblohm.com

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