Broadband Learning and School Improvement Network Create Joint Venture for Electronic Masters of Education: Broadband School Improvement Inc.SALT LAKE CITY -- Broadband Learning Corporation ("Broadband Learning") (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension VENTURE:BLC BLC Boston Library Consortium BLC Bethany Lutheran College (Minnesota) BLC Back Light Compensation (video cameras) BLC Belo Corporation (stock symbol) BLC Broadband Loop Carrier ), a leader in distance learning, is pleased to announce it has entered into a joint venture with School Improvement Network. The purpose of the 50/50 joint venture is to create and support an advanced online Masters of Education degree program, using the highly regarded Video Journal of Education content produced by the School Improvement Network. The joint venture, which will operate as Broadband School Improvement Inc. ("BSI BSI - British Standards Institute "), has been created as a response to the significant demand for continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). of K-12 teachers generated by the "No Child Left Behind" federal legislation in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Broadband Learning is providing an initial investment of US$500,000 to provide launch staffing, co-ordinate University accreditation and develop distribution chains. School Improvement Network is providing content from its extensive Continuing Education video library. BSI has now retained two experienced consultants to drive curriculum development and initial accreditation/partnership with universities. "When we compare the quality of the BSI curriculum to that being offered by other online Masters programs, we have a marked advantage." said Ed Giles, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Broadband Learning Corporation. "Other on-line curricula are text-based courses assembled by graduate students and teachers assistants. The BSI curriculum stands head and shoulders above the crowd with full motion video classes emulating the classroom environment available on-demand, taught by the leading minds in the education industry." Giles said. About School Improvement Network Founded by and for educators over 15 years ago, School Improvement Network has worked with hundreds of schools and the top experts in developing educator resources. Based on this practical knowledge, School Improvement Network helps rural, suburban and urban school systems throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. realize their school improvement objectives. School Improvement Network has created continuing education courses taught by the leading names in education and learning sciences. The company's top brands include Video Journal of Education and TeachStream.
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School Improvement Network
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www.schoolimprovement.com
About Broadband Learning Corporation Broadband Learning Corporation produces, delivers, supports and manages distance-learning content needed by professionals, corporations and, ultimately, consumers. Broadband Learning uses proprietary technology and nationwide distribution capabilities. Broadband Learning provides the professional development market with a patented Internet-based learning system with on demand flexibility, rich multimedia educational resources, and administrative management capabilities. This enables training companies, instructors and content providers to protect their intellectual properties and realize a significant expansion of their reach. Broadband Learning serves North America and many points around the world from its offices in Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. . Many of Broadband Learning's products are delivered under the "Broadband University" trade name. This press release may contain forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc , among other things, Broadband Learning's expectations concerning future product demand and growth opportunities and customer acceptance of its products. These forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Broadband Learning disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any such statements. This news release will not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy the securities in any jurisdiction. The securities offered will not be and have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States. The TSX Venture Exchange TSX Venture Exchange Originally called the Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX), this was a result of the merger of the Vancouver and Alberta stock exchanges. The goal of TSX Venture Exchange is to provide venture companies with effective access to capital while protecting investors. has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. Broadband Learning Corporation (TSX VENTURE:BLC) |
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