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KURT FICHTMAN JOINS LEARNINGEXPRESS, LLC
AS NEW DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

New York, NY—LearningExpress, LLC, the leading provider of online and print assessment and remediation programs, today announced that Kurt Fichtman has joined the company as Director of Education Partnerships. Reporting directly to LearningExpress President and CEO Barry Lippman, Mr. Fichtman will be focusing on creating major district-wide LearningExpress Folio™ contracts in Florida, where he is based.

"Kurt brings to us a wealth of experience and expertise in large-scale assessments, a ferocious energy, and strong relationships," said Barry Lippman, President and CEO, LearningExpress, LLC. "Considering the noteworthy results we have seen with LearningExpress Folio™ for FCAT, I feel confident that Kurt will be able to take our current momentum to the next level. I am pleased to welcome him, and we look forward to his contributions."

Kurt comes to LearningExpress after recently founding his own company, The Kurt Thomas Group, LLC, where he represented such major education companies as Kaplan, Maximus, and the School Improvement Network, in the state of Florida. Prior to that, Kurt sold large-scale formative assessments in Florida for The Princeton Review, where he became recognized as a consultative expert in formative assessment across the state.

"I am extremely excited to be joining LearningExpress," states Fichtman. "LearningExpress Folio™ for FCAT's proven results speak volumes about the strength of the program. Clearly, Folio™ has tremendous growth potential, and I am eager to work with the entire team to help increase the Florida business exponentially."

About LearningExpress, LLC:

LearningExpress, LLC, founded in 1995, is a leading provider of print and online educational and professional resources. LearningExpress's online platforms have a sweeping reach, benefiting more than one million students, teachers, administrators, and career professionals around the country. The company offers hundreds of interactive online practice tests and skill-building tutorial courses that improve achievement in the classroom and prepare students for high-stakes assessment tests. It also provides a wide range of vocational and professional resources from job-search tools to preparation for career certification and licensing exams. Visit LearningExpress, LLC online at www.learningexpressllc.com.

LEARNINGEXPRESS, LLC APPOINTS KHEIL MCINTYRE AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

LearningExpress, LLC announced that Kheil MyIntyre will serve as CFO of the organization. Reporting directly to the President, Kheil will be responsible for strategic business planning based on analytical and competitive analysis, writing financial reports for the Board of Directors, and working with the senior management team to execute company goals. Additionally, he will manage all financial and accounting staff, the Customer Service and Support Group, the Human Resources Department, and outside professional services.

Kheil brings financial expertise to LearningExpress, LLC, with almost 20 years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining LearningExpress, LLC, Kheil founded The March Firm, Inc., a consulting practice focused on implementing financial and business strategies for media and entertainment companies. Kheil also brings experience from his appointments as CFO at UrbanWorld Group, Inc. and Vice President of Corporate Finance at WestLB.

About LearningExpress:

Founded in 1995, LearningExpress, LLC, www.LearningExpressLLC.com, has become a leading provider of print and online educational and professional resources that are used in over 4,000 libraries and 1,600 schools, and benefit over one million students, teachers, administrators and career professionals around the country. The company offers hundreds of interactive online practice tests and skill-building courses that improve achievement in the classroom and prepare students for high-stakes assessment tests, the SAT and ACT, and Advanced Placement exams. For adults and high school students entering the workforce, LearningExpress, LLC provides a wide range of vocational resources from job-search tools and preparation for career certification and licensing exams to work-place skills programs and business writing courses.

ERIC D'ASTOLFO JOINS LEARNINGEXPRESS AS VICE PRESIDENT, EDUCATION CLIENT PARTNERSHIPS AND STRATEGIC GROWTH

LearningExpress, LLC, a leading provider of print and online skill-building and test preparation materials, today announced the appointment of Eric D'Astolfo to the position of Vice President, Education Client Partnerships and Strategic Growth. Mr. D'Astolfo will be responsible for calling on superintendents and large school districts across the country. In addition, Mr. D'Astolfo will supervise all of the company's training, professional development, and school-client outreach activities. The addition of Mr. D'Astolfo to the LearningExpress management team reinforces the company's commitment to growing its education channel, and expanding its educational outreach initiatives.

Mr. D'Astolfo comes to LearningExpress from the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence, where he served as Director of Test Development for the past two years. Before joining the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence, Mr. D'Astolfo occupied senior-level positions at Harcourt Supplemental Publishers and assumed the role of Executive Director of the Midwest Region and Canada at The Princeton Review.

"I welcome Eric, whose management skills and expertise in assessment and test development make him a strong addition to our executive team." said Barry Lippman, President and CEO of LearningExpress, LLC. "With the initiatives he will lead, we look forward to experiencing substantial growth in the education market."

About LearningExpress (www.LearningExpressLLC.com):

Founded in 1995, LearningExpress, LLC has become a leading provider of print and online educational and professional resources that are used in over 4,000 libraries and 1,600 schools, and benefit over one million students, teachers, administrators and career professionals around the country. The company offers hundreds of interactive online practice tests and skill-building courses that improve achievement in the classroom and prepare students for high-stakes assessment tests, the SAT and ACT, and Advanced Placement exams. For adults and high school students entering the workforce, LearningExpress, LLC provides a wide range of vocational resources from job-search tools and preparation for career certification and licensing exams to work-place skills programs and business writing courses.

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