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To: Jim Mulis who wrote (3344)	11/20/1998 9:38:00 AM
From: Craig Jacobs	Respond to of 4748

Hey Kids, potential E-School application ? AT&T and The George Washington University Launch Virtual Academy in Potomac Region; Online Training Makes Local Debut Business Wire - November 18, 1998 09:20 WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 1998--Teachers from around the country can now take courses at The George Washington University without leaving home through a new AT&T initiative called the AT&T Learning Network Virtual Academy. Today's announcement is being made at the Potomac Regional Education Partnership (PREP) conference at The George Washington University. PREP is a collaboration of Washington-area colleges, K-12 school systems, businesses, non-profit organizations and governments. The AT&T Learning Network Virtual Academy is an online centralized resource that provides teachers and educators with access to web-based professional development opportunities and courses. At the AT&T Learning Network Virtual Academy web site (www.att.com/learningnetwork), teachers have convenient access to course-provider sites where they can review course descriptions and apply or register for certificates programs, Continuing Education Units(CEU's), college courses and degree programs. "The George Washington University is proud to have been selected to be a premier Virtual Academy course provider. We're honored to be working with AT&T to give teachers access to resources that show them how to integrate technology in the classroom. Students in the Potomac region -- and all over the country -- will benefit from this collaboration," said Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, President, The George Washington University. "I'm excited about the opportunities for teachers in my home state of Vermont, as well as teachers around the country. I'm impressed with the AT&T Learning Network's commitment to our nation's teachers and its students," said Senator James Jeffords, the honorary chair of PREP. "This is a great day for teachers all over the country. AT&T is proud to be working with schools like The George Washington University to give teachers access to resources, while helping them meet their credential requirements." said Joan Fenwick, Director, AT&T Learning Network. "The AT&T Learning Network focuses on the one profession that most directly impacts our future leaders - our teachers." The George Washington University offers a host of courses, including a master's degree program in Education and Human Development with a Specialization in Educational Technology Leadership. Other courses include: Managing Computer Applications, and Design and Development of Education Software. Other AT&T Learning Network partners include Pennsylvania State University's World Campus, Burns Telecommunications Center at Montana State University - Bozeman and Middle Tennessee State University. Other course providers include The Higher Education (T.H.E.) Institute, a division of T.H.E. Journal, Hunterdon Central Regional High School in New Jersey, and Virtual Blackboard, a division of Tramline, Inc. AT&T is the world's premier voice and data communications company, serving more than 80 million customers, including consumers, businesses and government. With annual revenues of more than $51 billion and 119,000 employees, AT&T provides services to more than 280 countries and territories around the world. For more information, visit AT&T's web site at www.att.com. For more information about the AT&T Learning Network, the company's award-winning, $150 million program that links families, teachers and schools to the technology tools and support they need to improve teaching and learning, visit our web site at www.att.com/learningnetwork or call 1-800-354-8800, prompt 3. CONTACT: AT&T Public Relations, Basking Ridge, N.J. June Rochford, 908/221-8165 (office) 888/602-5416 (pager) jrochford@att.com