New York,
NY (June
13,
2002) --
Scholastic's
Science World Magazine, the leading provider of current science information to schools, received the highest honors in educational publishing last week, winning the prestigious Golden Lamp and Periodical of the Year Awards from the Associated of Educational Publishers (EdPress).
Science World's honors were among the 13 Distinguished Achievements received by Scholastic, the global children's publishing and media company. The Awards were presented at the 39th annual banquet at the National Press Club, Washington D.C., on Wednesday, June 5th.
Since 1964, EdPress has recognized excellence in educational publishing with the Distinguished Achievement Awards, which have grown in scope and distinction to become the highest honor in the industry. The Golden Lamp, EdPress' most exclusive award, recognizes the finest overall product or publication in the categories of Books, Instructional Materials, Periodicals, and Technology.
"The EdPress Awards are the 'Oscars' of the educational publishing industry. We are incredibly honored that the industry has recognized
Science World with both the Golden Lamp and Periodical of the Year awards, and that so many of our other publications and educational products received awards as well," stated David Goddy, Publisher, Scholastic Classroom Magazines. "The real winners, of course, are the kids and teachers who read and learn with our magazines. Our passion is to bring the highest quality learning materials to our nation's schools, and the excitement and depth of curriculum support that
Science World brings to the nation's science classrooms is a wonderful example."
The following Scholastic products/publications were recognized with Distinguished Achievement Awards for 2002:
- Science World Magazine- The Golden Lamp Award: Periodicals
- Science World Magazine - Periodical of the Year: Young Adult
- Junior Scholastic® Magazine, "Lost Childhoods" April 2001 - Young Adult Editorial: Feature Article
- Scholastic Scope® Magazine, "The Bravest of the Brave" November 2001 - Young Adult Editorial: Interview
- The New York Times Upfront® Magazine, "Russia" - Young Adult Editorial: News Story
- Scholastic News® Edition 3, "The U.S. Takes on Terrorism" - Children Editorial: News Story
- Scholastic Art® Magazine, "Alice Neel Portraits" - Young Adult Editorial: Series
- Storyworks® Magazine, "The Worm Turns" September 2001 - Children Editorial: Fiction
- "Creative Cool" - Instructional Materials: Posters ·
- Scholastic Library Publishing, "Depression America" - Reference: Young Adult
- "TimeLiner 5.0" from Tom Snyder Productions, a Scholastic company - Home Learning: Young Adult
In addition
ScholasticParent & Child® Magazine, a leading parenting magazine published by Scholastic, won two Distinguished Marketer Awards from EdPress in the Media Kit and Marketing Master categories.
Over the years, Scholastic has won many Distinguished Achievement awards including a Golden Lamp Award in 2000 for
Literary Cavalcade®, a high school literature and college-prep magazine; and the Golden Lamp in 1999 for
Scholastic ART, the leading classroom fine arts publication, which is published in cooperation with the National Gallery of Art.
Scholastic is the world's largest publisher of educational magazines for grades pre-K through 12, with 35 titles supporting teachers' instructional needs in Social Studies, Geography, Reading and Language Arts, Math and Science, and broadening students' awareness of the world beyond their homes and communities in an age-appropriate manner. Through its news and current events publications and web site, Scholastic is the nation's leading source of news and current information for young people.
EdPress is an independent, professional organization for educational publishers. Members include national and regional school and teacher publications, national children's magazines, national consumer magazines with educational coverage, software publishers, supplemental publishers, school districts, and educational associations, as well as broadcasters, foundations and corporations with educational programs. The association was founded in 1895 and supports the growth of educational publishing as well as its positive impact on learning and teaching.
About Scholastic Corporation:
Scholastic is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books. As a global children's publishing and media company serving the needs of parents, teachers, and children, Scholastic provides proprietary book and software distribution through school book clubs, school book fairs and to classrooms, as well as through the retail trade. Since 1920, Scholastic has created quality educational materials for schools and has expanded its reach to include the distribution of books, software, toys, online learning services and television programming directly to the home. Scholastic's Grolier division is the leading print and online publisher of children's reference materials and the leader in children's direct-to-home book clubs. Internationally, Scholastic operates wholly owned companies in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, The Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Kingdom. The U.S. Scholastic web site is a leading provider of educational services online for parents, teachers and children.