New York, NY (June 14, 2006) -- Scholastic Text Talk, a research-based vocabulary program for K-3 students that builds oral vocabulary and comprehension skills, received the highest honor in educational publishing last week, winning the prestigious Golden Lamp Award from the Association of Educational Publishers (EdPress).  EdPress lauded Text Talk for being pedagogically sound, having high quality product design and being an effective example of translating research into practice. 
 
Scholastic, the global children’s publishing and media company, was also honored with 11 Distinguished Achievement Awards and a Beacon Award for best catalog for “Scholastic Solutions for Special Education Success.”  The winners were announced at the 43rd Annual Awards Banquet & Gala, held Friday, June 9 in Washington, DC.
 
“Scholastic has a longstanding history of developing high quality products and services that meet the ever-changing needs of students, teachers and parents. We are extremely proud that the Association of Educational Publishers has recognized this accomplishment by honoring many of Scholastic’s products and publications,” said Francie Alexander, Scholastic’s Chief Academic Officer.
 
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 following Scholastic products were recognized with
 
Distinguished Achievement Awards for 2006:
- Early Readers/Let’s Find Out®, June 27, 2005 – Children Periodicals: Series
- Flashlight Readers™: Chasing Vermeer, November 30, 2005 – Educational Websites: Reading
- Instructor, January 1, 2005 – Editorial, Award: Advertorial
- Junior Scholastic®, “Pompeii: The Last Day” January 24, 2005 – Young Adult Periodicals: Play
- The New York Times Upfront®, “Too Young to Die?” February 14, 2005 – Young Adult
Periodicals: News Story 
- Scholastic MATH® Magazine, “25 Years…and Counting!” September 19, 2005 – Young Adult
Whole Publication: Anniversary or Commemorative Edition
- Scholastic News® Edition 2, “Don’t Be Scared of Bats” October 1, 2005 – Children Periodicals:
Editorial
Storyworks®, “Guinea Dog” January 1, 2005 – Children Periodicals: Fiction
- SuperScience®, “SuperScience Mystery” – Children Periodicals: Department/Column
- SuperScience, “Voyage of Discovery” October 1, 2005 – Children Periodicals: Interview/Profile
- Text Talk: Robust Vocabulary Instruction – Comprehensive Curriculum Package: Children
 
About Scholastic
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books.  Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys.  The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores, schools, libraries, and television networks; and the Company's Internet Site, www.scholastic.com. 

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