Curriculum Publishers Assure Great Teacher Communication Through Direct Engagement and Distribution

(Chicago, IL December 10, 2007) Concluding a successful three-year distribution agreement with Pearson Scott Foresman, Chicago Educational Publishing (CEP) announced today that it would resume distribution of the company's flagship K-5 science curriculum, Science Companion.

Rita Ferrandino, Chicago Educational Publishing CEO stated, "Pearson Scott Foresman's great sales force helped us to spread the reach of Science Companion to thousands of classrooms around the country."

"As we move forward, however, leadership at both companies felt that Science Companion users would be best served by CEP managing distribution. One of the great strengths of the curriculum is its flexibility in the classroom. Educators will now be able to easily consult directly with CEP leadership and authors about how best to take advantage of the curriculum in their schools."

Both Chicago Educational Publishing and Pearson Scott Foresman are committed to making this distribution transition as seamless as possible for Science Companion users. Scott Foresman will fulfill all previous orders for Science Companion, and will work closely with CEP management to ensure that current accounts are carefully serviced.

As of the beginning of December 2007, all new orders for Science Companion should be placed through Chicago Educational Publishing. Please call 888.352.0660 to talk with a customer service representative.

About Science Companion

The Science Companion curriculum, published by Chicago Education Publishing Group, is a hands-on learning program that takes advantage of children's extensive knowledge of - and curiosity about - how things work in the world. The purpose of the curriculum is not only to provide children with the opportunity to wonder about their world, but to teach them science processes as they explore, quantify, and interpret the world. The children are also given the time and encouragement to draw, write, discuss, and reflect upon what they have done. The program's approach to primary education balances discovery-based learning with teacher-directed instruction.

About Chicago Educational Publishing

Chicago Educational Publishing is an outgrowth of Chicago Science Group, the curriculum development team for Science Companion. As of December 2007, CEP will be the sole distributors of Science Companion nationally.

Janet Meyers
General Manager

email: info@sciencecompanion.com
voice: 888.352.0660