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PLATO Learning (NASDAQ:TUTR), a leading provider of K-adult computer-based and e-learning solutions, is pleased to announce that PLATO(R) Earth and Space Science received two Association of Education Publisher (AEP) Distinguished Achievement Awards for Best of Software: Best Graphics and Best Educational Software: Science. The awards were presented in Washington, D.C., on Friday, June 9th at the 2006 AEP Summit's Annual Awards Banquet & Gala. For nearly three decades, the AEP Awards Program has recognized excellent achievement in supplemental educational products and education marketing. According to the Association, "The award entries undergo a rigorous two-tier judging process by individuals selected from a pool of educational publishing professionals who have themselves received accolades for their work. Products submitted were evaluated for creativity, originality of product, educational value, content vs. medium, and ease of use." "We are thrilled the AEP has recognized PLATO Learning's excellence in the development of innovative educational software," said Mike Morache, PLATO Learning President and CEO. "These awards signify the industry's acknowledgement of our expertise in augmenting classroom instruction with rigorous, engaging, technology-based curricula, which schools countrywide have implemented to significantly increase student achievement." PLATO Earth and Space Science joins other award-winning, standards-based curricula in the three-part PLATO(R) Middle School Science Series, including PLATO(R) Physical Science and PLATO(R) Life Science. The curriculum addresses complex science concepts with interactive and engaging lessons that promote scientific inquiry, problem solving, and critical thinking. It is successfully used for direct classroom instruction and distance learning in schools across the country. Further information about the awards program may be found at www.edpress.org. About PLATO Learning PLATO Learning is a leading provider of computer-based and e-learning instruction for kindergarten through adult learners, offering curricula in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and life and job skills. The company also offers innovative online assessment and accountability solutions and standards-based professional development services. With over 6,000 hours of objective-based, problem-solving courseware, plus assessment, alignment, and curriculum management tools, we create standards-based curricula that facilitate learning and school improvement. PLATO Learning is a publicly held company traded as TUTR on the NASDAQ. PLATO Learning educational software, delivered via networks, CD-ROM, the Internet, and private intranets, is primarily marketed to K-12 schools and colleges. The Company also sells to job training programs, correctional institutions, military education programs, corporations, and individuals. PLATO Learning is headquartered at 10801 Nesbitt Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota 55437, 952.832.1000 or 800.869.2000. The Company has offices throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as international distributors in Puerto Rico, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. For more information, please visit http://www.plato.com. PLATO(R) is a registered trademark of PLATO Learning, Inc. PLATO Learning is a trademark of PLATO Learning, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. PLATO, Inc. is a PLATO Learning, Inc, company.