Archipelago Learning’s Study Island Receives Readers’ Choice Award from eSchool Media

Archipelago Learning’s (NASDAQ: ARCL) Study Island, a web-based instruction, practice and learning program built from individual state testing standards, has been named a winner of eSchool Media’s 2012 Readers’ Choice Award in the K-12 category.

Educators, along with school and college administrators from across North America, nominated their favorite educational technology product or service. Nearly 1,400 nominations were received, and the winning products and/or services were divided into three categories: K-12, Higher Education and Honorable Mention.

"The Study Island team is thrilled to receive this validation from our customers,” said Tim McEwen, president and CEO of Archipelago Learning. "We work hard to ensure a fun and engaging experience for students and provide the tools necessary for teachers to meet their yearly goals. It’s wonderful to be recognized by the people who use our products on a daily basis.”

eSchool Media publishes eSchool News, eCampus News and eClassroom News. Products and services receiving the most nominations are featured in a 2012 Readers' Choice Awards Report, published in January issues of all three of the company’s publications. The report is also posted on all eSchool Media publication websites. This special supplement showcases the winning products and services and includes remarks from readers and visitors about why each entry is deserving of the award.

About Archipelago Learning

Archipelago Learning (NASDAQ: ARCL) is a leading subscription-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider of education products used by approximately 14 million students in about 37,600 schools throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our supplemental product offerings facilitate the evolution of education as technology transforms the learning experience. For more information, please visit us at www.archipelagolearning.com.

About Study Island

Study Island is a fully-digital rigorous supplemental solution that supports teachers as they assist K-12 students master grade-level academic standards in a fun and engaging manner. For more information, please visit us at www.studyisland.com.