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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PLANO, TX, February 24, 1997 - Infomedia's WorldVillage, one of the web's most popular family-oriented sites, and SafeSurf, the parents' organization that authored the Internet's first rating system, unveiled the "School 2000" program today. This special award is given in recognition of pioneering schools who are utilizing the technology of the future to educate the children of today. "Everyone is talking about the educational uses for the Internet, but only a relatively small number of schools have actually taken the leap to wire their classrooms," stated WorldVillage Mayor Joel Comm. "Principals and teachers who have had the vision to lead the way in this revolutionary medium are already seeing tremendous results from their students. Not only are children finding new ways to learn, but they are developing a greater sense of community with the world around them."
Schools utilizing the Internet as a learning tool in the classroom and on the World Wide Web are eligible to receive the School 2000 award. A special web site recognizing these schools will be accessible at both the SafeSurf and WorldVillage web sites. Schools may register online for the award at http://www.worldvillage.com/school2000/index.html
"This is a great way to bring the online educational community together, while recognizing their achievements and contributions to the future of our children," stated Wendy Simpson, SafeSurf's President. "We are very excited to have the opportunity to offer this award with WorldVillage."
Infomedia's WorldVillage is a leading family-oriented web site providing educational, multimedia and gaming software reviews, as well as online games, live chat, contests, newsletters, pen pals, cool sites, and more content for all ages. Recognized by Yahoo, CNN, CBS News, Family PC, and dozens of peer web sites for excellence in family entertainment. For more information, visit WorldVillage at http://www.worldvillage.com, or call (972) 422-9738.
SafeSurf has been at the forefront of educating and assist parents in protecting their children on the Internet. SafeSurf authored the Internet's first and most widely used content rating system, and developed the SafeSurf Internet Filtering Solution, server level filtering software for ISP's, schools, libraries and businesses. Information may be found at http://www.safesurf.com or (800) 720-3638.
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