Curriculum Advantage's Classworks Selected by MIRACLES For Groundbreaking After-School Education Program; Inner-city Youth To Benefit From Math and Reading Software.

Business Editors/Education Writers/High-Tech Writers

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 29, 2003

Curriculum Advantage, Inc. announced today that Classworks--a network-based system of K-12 reading and mathematics curriculum and learning tools created from 180 different software products--has been selected by MIRACLES(R) for use in its comprehensive after-school program for children in inner-city neighborhoods.

Classworks (www.classworks.com) is a technology-based resource library and remediation tool that identifies student deficiencies in math and language arts, and then prescribes specific activities from over 180 software products. Designed to help students better understand those key subjects, the system features a wide variety of software programs built into the system, which correlate with state and national standards. Teachers first direct students to take an assessment test that determines areas of deficiency. Once completed, Classworks automatically directs students to complete assignments from the system's vast library of over 8,600 learning activities and lessons.

MIRACLES is an instructor-led, comprehensive after-school program that teaches children technology, educational and life skills. Featuring a state of the art technology lab, comprehensive curriculum, paid instructors, daily lesson plans and a sophisticated measurement system, MIRACLES is a new and powerful model of an "outcome-based" after-school program. From sixth grade through high-school graduation, students attend technology sessions three to four days a week that are fun, interactive and effective. Role models, guest speakers and field trips augment instruction.

"Not only is Classworks effective for our program, but children enjoy using it because it essentially is a huge collection of the best educational software available," said Robin Orloski, director of education and curriculum for MIRACLES. "Classworks gives the teachers in our centers an easy-to-use resource to address learning needs in the areas of math and language arts. Classworks then instantly assigns a learning path to help each student, which saves time and helps us be more effective."

Developed and funded by The Todd Wagner Foundation, MIRACLES operates 12 labs at public schools and community centers in Columbus, Ohio; Dallas; San Antonio; Atlanta; Houston; San Diego and San Jose, Calif. The program is free to students.

"I strongly believe that a structured after-school program can have a measurable impact on children's lives," said Todd Wagner, founder and CEO of the Todd Wagner Foundation. "We are very fortunate to have outstanding educational partners on our team, such as Curriculum Advantage, whose contributions are making lifelong differences in these young people by helping them achieve new levels of excellence."

The partnership will place Classworks in each MIRACLES location. MIRACLES teachers are currently receiving training on the system during the deployment phase, which is scheduled to be completed by January 2004. It is expected that approximately 300 students in the MIRACLES project will take advantage of Classworks next year.

"Classworks will be used by so many children who truly need an extra hand because they have limited access to technology," said Mr. Lindsey Cook, president of Curriculum Advantage. "We look forward to working with MIRACLES as they expand their service program to cities through the country so that many more children can benefit from its services."

About Curriculum Advantage

Curriculum Advantage, Inc. (www.curriculumadvantage.com), owned by Prime Entertainment, has offices in Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; Wayne, Neb.; and Marietta, Ga. Curriculum Advantage's flagship product is Classworks, a network-based system of K-12 reading and mathematics curriculum and learning tools that comprise over 3,000 hours of curriculum. Classworks activities are correlated to national and state learning standards and state tests. They include prescriptive and summative assessment, remediation and reporting tools. Classworks is installed in 1,200 schools in the United States and worldwide. Other products from Curriculum Advantage include INET Classroom, a comprehensive library of web-based curriculum linked to state and national standards and Tableaux, a unique combination of presentation software and digital movie cameras for developing multi-media presentations.

About MIRACLES

MIRACLES(R) (www.miracles.org) is a groundbreaking out-of-school program that introduces an innovative approach to after-school programs. The goal of the MIRACLES program is to use the power of technology to build technology, educational, and life skills for at-risk children. MIRACLES is a comprehensive multi-year program designed to have a sustained impact on the children it serves. Structured, instructor-led, and outcome based, the program goes beyond simply providing inner-city communities with access to the Internet, hardware and software: MIRACLES builds technology skills to increase employability, enhances educational skills to build reading and math ability, and augments life skills to create better citizens.

The MIRACLES program is deployed in schools and community based organizations located in urban areas throughout America. The MIRACLES suite of resources includes hardware and software, Internet connectivity, an online database to measure student performance, a comprehensive curriculum and daily lesson plans, and ongoing technology support.