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LearningExpress, LLC, Forms Strategic Alliance with SMARTHINKING, Inc., To Become Exclusive Public Library Distributor of Live, Online Tutoring and Academic Support in Math and Writing

Immediate Contact:

Sheila Noon
(206) 283-3054
snoon(AT)smarthinking.com

Lea Douglin
(202) 543-5034 x 245
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Contact:
David D. Smith
LearningExpress, LLC
(212) 995-2566, x144

New York, NY - January 24, 2003 - LearningExpress, LLC, the preeminent online provider of test preparation, basic skills, and career guidance materials to libraries, announced today that it will become the exclusive public library distributor of SMARTHINKING's online tutoring and academic support instruction in math and writing. SMARTHINKING, located in Washington, D.C., is the leading provider of live, online tutoring and academic support solutions for high schools, colleges, universities, government, and textbook publishers.

LearningExpress will market and sell SMARTHINKING's online educational tutoring and academic support in math and writing to public libraries through its web-site www.LearningExpressLibrary.com, which currently serves over 90 million patrons nationwide. Subjects in which patrons can be tutored are Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Grammar and Writing.

"We are delighted to bring this interactive, real-time instruction to public libraries and public library patrons across the country," said Barry Lippman, President and CEO of LearningExpress. "SMARTHINKING is the name in live online tutoring. Their cutting edge technology enables E-structor® Certified tutors and learners to engage in complex tutoring sessions from any Internet connection. We couldn't be more pleased to bring such a valuable service to the public library market."

"LearningExpress provides libraries with the seamless online delivery of educational products," said Burck Smith, CEO of SMARTHINKING. "They are a natural partner for us because they understand the needs of library patrons and broaden our reach by delivering tutoring and academic support nationwide. Now, our leading math and writing tutoring will become accessible to students, adult learners, and professionals in public libraries across the country."

SMARTHINKING currently services more than 200 educational institutions with live online tutoring. In two years, their tutors have worked with nearly 25,000 students logging over 110,000 individual tutoring sessions. These tutors, who are drawn from college faculty, graduate students, high school teachers, and retired educators, are trained to encourage students with constructive criticism, help identify areas for improvement, create discussion and problem-solving strategies, and treat online learners with respect. SMARTHINKING tutoring sessions are conducted with the use of a Whiteboard, an interactive graphical chat tool that allows students and e-structors to communicate complex concepts in real-time by drawing equations, plotting graphs and curves, and isolating passages of text.

LearningExpressLibrary.com is a complete learning platform, featuring online practice tests and course tutorials that ensure a self-paced learning environment. Patrons of libraries that subscribe to www.LearningExpressLibrary.com can visit their local library, log on to the Internet, and review a wide range of practice tests and tutorial help for school and career advancement. All LearningExpress practice tests are based on official exams, such as the SAT, ACT, AP, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, GED, ASVAB, Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, EMT Basic, U.S. Citizenship, Postal Worker, cosmetology, and Real Estate Sales Agent and Broker Exams. LearningExpress also offers online course tutorials for Job and Career Help (including interactive resume writing and improving job interviewing skills), Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Writing, and Vocabulary and Spelling. In addition, many subscribing libraries also participate in LearningExpress's Home Access Program, which allows library patrons to simply use their library card code to get access to www.LearningExpressLibrary.com from home.

About LearningExpress (www.LearningExpressLibrary.com)

LearningExpress, LLC, founded in 1995, creates customized test-preparation resources, skill-building tools, study guides, and career guidance materials for the library, academic, and consumer markets. The company's website offers exclusive online practice tests and tutorial courses to help people achieve top scores on K-12, civil service and licensing/certification exams, as well as honing job and career advancement skills, such as resume writing, job interviewing, and improving writing skills.

About SMARTHINKING (www.SMARTHINKING.com)

SMARTHINKING, the leading provider of online tutoring to colleges and high schools, provides live, online, easy-access tutoring to students. SMARTHINKING works with schools, colleges, universities, textbook publishers and other institutions to help educators offer students outstanding academic support. SMARTHINKING’s custom solutions improve faculty support and raise student performance by connecting students to qualified assistance anytime, from any Internet connection. SMARTHINKING clients include schools, colleges, libraries, education companies, individuals, and anyone seeking to increase student achievement. SMARTHINKING currently works with over 500 school clients and businesses. To learn more, please visit www.smarthinking.com or call 888.430.7429 ext 224.