For other learners, it sharpens scientific thinking, helps
them organize ideas for written and oral presentations, and can help
them sort out the complexities of social relationships. As with all Lexia software
programs, the technology automatically adjusts the difficulty to match
each student's ability level. Glascoe, State District Superintendent of Paterson Public
Schools. Please visit
http://www. is a leading designer, developer , and marketer
of innovative, technology-based learning products and related proprietary
content , dedicated to making learning effective and engaging for all ages, at
homes and in schools, around the world.
Site licensing pricing is based on school size and begins at $999.

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Lexia Strengthens Logical Reasoning Skills with Release of New Cognitive Development Software

"
Lexia Cross Trainer: Logical Reasoning offers students a set of
five activities, each with 25 levels of difficulty, that prompt
students to find complex patterns and relationships by manipulating
simple shapes, colors and 3D designs., is a
developer of professional development courses, curriculum materials
and software to support basic skills development in people of all ages
- from pre-schoolers to adults. Today, Lexia's programs are used in
over 10,000 schools, adult education centers, tutoring centers and
correctional facilities, and in homes. These comprehensive literacy
programs use personal learning tools (PLTs ) to deliver effective,
technology-empowered curriculum to the classroom. Key benefits of the Pinnacle Studio and Advanced Academic
Toolkits include:

-- Award-winning software that provides teachers with a full range of
digital video editing capabilities. "Students participated in teams
that wrote scripts, shot scenes and used Pinnacle Studio to edit their
footage.

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Its interactive , multisensory
curriculum programs and electronic learning aids are enhanced by LeapFrog's
proprietary technology-based personal learning tools (PLTs).

NOTE: LEAPFROG SCHOOLHOUSE, the LeapFrog SchoolHouse logo, LEAPTRACK, and
LANGUAGE FIRST! are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeapFrog
Enterprises, Inc.

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About LeapFrog Enterprises
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.com/education , which offers additional curriculum
ideas, user stories and training tools.

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Visual Spatial is now used in hundreds of schools across the country,
and Cross-Trainer modules for Auditory Processing and for
Communication are scheduled to follow Logical Reasoning in 2005 and
2006.com for additional information.
-- A "green sheet" that students can use to super-impose themselves onto
any video scene.

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today released
Lexia Cross-Trainer: Logical Reasoning, the second module in its
Cross-Trainer suite of educational software.
Lexia Cross-Trainer: Logical Reasoning targets logic skills that
are particularly important for individuals who have difficulty
following instructions , organizing tasks or understanding written
material. The Cross-Trainer programs provide the opportunity
to develop these skills and support overall learning goals in ways
that previously have not been widely available.lexialearning. Engaging, Multisensory Curriculum Will Support Nearly All Students in
K-3 Classrooms

EMERYVILLE, Calif. These tools and
programs enable teachers to personalize student instruction, instantly assess
and monitor student progress relative to state and national standards, and
easily integrate the programs into classroom learning .

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Lexia Cross-Trainer(TM): Logical Reasoning Helps Students Master
Thinking Skills Necessary to Excel in Math, Science and Social
Sciences

As part of its ground-breaking initiative to improve children's
cognitive learning skills, Lexia Learning Systems, Inc. "Our
technology-based curriculum appeals to today's digital generation of learners
through highly engaging content and interactive, personalized instruction.
LeapFrog SchoolHouse's digital tools have been proven effective time and again
in increasing students' learning productivity and literacy skills. Michael E.LeapFrogSchoolHouse .com

"Pinnacle is committed to the education market, and these new toolkits are
specifically designed to address the needs of teachers that are increasingly
turning to video as a way to further project-based learning for today's
media-savvy students," said Leslie Adams, senior vice president of marketing
services at Pinnacle Systems. "By providing teachers with a complete software
toolkit and curriculum ideas, they can transform an everyday lesson plan into
a visual, interactive learning experience.00 for the Advanced Academic
Toolkit.

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The Language First! program will be used in ELL classrooms, and
bilingual classrooms will incorporate LeapFrog SchoolHouse's Spanish /English
programs into their curriculum. "We chose LeapFrog SchoolHouse programs because they deliver
personalized instruction; empower teachers to easily assess student progress;
and can thereby provide students with the best chance for academic success.us

Heather Forsythe
LeapFrog SchoolHouse
510-420-5131
PRInfo@LeapFrogSchoolHouse.

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About Lexia

Lexia Learning Systems, headquartered in Lincoln, Mass. The Association of Educational
Publishers, Ed Press , "Distinguished Achievement Award" and the
National Parenting Publications "Gold Award. Twenty-two percent of K-3 students in the
district are ELL or bilingual. These
toolkits, which incorporate software, training tools, and "how to" tips and
tricks, provide teachers with a fast path to incorporate digital video in the
classroom to engage students in digital storytelling across a wide range of
subjects and activities.
-- Supplemental DVDs that provide training information designed to help
teachers get up and running quickly.

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Lexia believes
that logic is not something that is optimally learned from a workbook
or lecture, but is developed by exercising inferential and deductive
reasoning skills. Kindergarten classrooms will have access to The Literacy
Center, which provides instruction in the five key components of a successful
reading program: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency , vocabulary, and
comprehension.
LeapFrog SchoolHouse's multisensory products currently reach students in
more than 100,000 classrooms across the United States with more than 200
interactive books and 500 skill cards, representing more than 6,500 pages of
educational content. (Nasdaq: PCLE ), a leader in digital video software, today announced the
availability of the Pinnacle Studio Academic Toolkit and the Pinnacle Advanced
Academic Toolkit -- two digital video editing software packages specifically
designed for teachers and students in the K-12 education market. In just one week, they had fun creating a film while simultaneously
improving their reading skills."

Pricing Designed for Schools
Pinnacle offers a simple three-tier site licensing model for its Studio
and Advanced Academic Toolkits, allowing schools to purchase one site license.

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Versions are available for both school and
family use, for use on both Windows(R) and Macintosh(R) computers.00 for the
Pinnacle Academic Studio Toolkit and $2,499. Pinnacle Systems
may be reached at (650) 526-1600 or at http://www.com.

NOTE: Pinnacle Systems and Pinnacle Studio and Pinnacle Liquid Edition
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pinnacle Systems, Inc.

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Nearly 9,000 students in grades K-3 classrooms
throughout the district will have access to the award-winning LeapTrack(R)
Assessment + Instruction System, The Literacy Center program, the Language
First!(R) program, and Spanish/English programs."

About LeapFrog SchoolHouse Division
LeapFrog SchoolHouse publishes research -based assessment and curriculum
content for the PreK-grade 8 education market."
Incorporating video into the classroom allows teachers to appeal to
students with different learning styles and fosters project-based learning,
which engages students, improves their communication, critical thinking and
problem solving skills.
-- Extended support through Pinnacle's Education Website,
http: //www.

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Availability and Versions

Lexia Cross-Trainer: Logical Reasoning is currently available
through Lexia representatives nationwide and directly to consumers at
www.lexialearning., LeapFrog
SchoolHouse, the school division of LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.

About Pinnacle Systems
Pinnacle Systems provides broadcasters and consumers with cutting-edge
digital media creation , storage, and play-back solutions for use at Home, at
Work and on the Air.

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LeapFrog SchoolHouse will also provide 40 days of program training to
teachers, administrators, and literacy specialists throughout the district. To support the increasing demand for video in the
classroom, Pinnacle has incorporated its Pinnacle Studio Plus version 9 and
Pinnacle Liquid Edition version 6.com/education.

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LeapFrog SchoolHouse Technology to Benefit 9 000 Paterson Students in New Jersey's Third Largest District

PLTs redefine the
relationship between curriculum and technology, delivering portable,
affordable, special-purpose learning devices to children. LeapFrog
SchoolHouse(TM) product areas currently include assessment , reading, language
arts, math, English language development, and early literacy.00 for the Pinnacle Advanced Academic Toolkit

Availability
The Pinnacle Studio and Advanced Academic Toolkits are available
immediately through Pinnacle Systems' education resellers. A recognized industry leader , the company has
received nine prestigious Emmy Awards for its technical innovations and
carries this commitment throughout all of its product lines. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.

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"Lexia Cross Trainer provides special education and mainstream
students with the building blocks for learning," said David Stevens,
founder of Stevens + Associates - Center for Learning, Development and
Cognition and director of the Lexia Cross-Trainer project at Lexia
Learning Systems. Research for the Lexia Cross-Trainer suite of products was
funded by a three-year, $2 million grant from the Advanced Technology
Program of the Federal Department of Commerce.com." For more information ,
call 1-800-435-3942 or visit the Web site at www.
Administrators plan to use the multisensory learning tools to promote
literacy and support the district's focus on individualized and differentiated
instruction within a daily 90-minute learning session.

Pinnacle Systems Delivers Full Featured Video Learning Software Packages for K-12 Education Market

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Winner of the
2004 Cahners ComputerPlace "Top Choice" seal at the Boston Museum of
Science as well as an iParenting Media Award in the "Best Software"
category, Lexia Cross-Trainer: Visual-Spatial cognitive development
software was one of the most innovative software programs of 2004.pinnaclesys.

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"Logical abilities are what allow us to see
relationships among facts and ideas and organize them in meaningful
ways. (NYSE: LF),
today announced that it has signed a major contract with the Paterson, New
Jersey School District, becoming an important component in the district's
elementary education effort.
"LeapFrog SchoolHouse is thrilled to work with the Paterson School
District to help advance student achievement and inspire a new generation of
learners," said Jessie Woolley-Wilson, president of LeapFrog SchoolHouse. LeapFrog SchoolHouse is a business division within the
Education + Training Group of LeapFrog Enterprises , Inc.

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Logical Reasoning helps
students, ages seven to adult, strengthen their logical thinking,
organization and problem-solving abilities, which can improve academic
performance across subjects as varied as reading, math, science and
social studies. Students in grades 1-3,
as well as special education students, will utilize the LeapTrack system,
which assesses strengths and weaknesses in critical skill areas; delivers
individualized instruction; and provides progress reports at the student,
classroom , school, and district levels. and/or its
affiliates in the United States and other countries.

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"The release of the Logical Reasoning program marks another
milestone in Lexia's mission to provide teachers and families with
sophisticated intervention programs that develop fundamental skills
for school success," explains Jon Bower, CEO of Lexia Learning
Systems. The company was founded in 1995 and is
based in Emeryville, California. Single units are also available to qualified educators at the
manufacturers suggested retail price of $79.

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"We know that many children in school struggle because they
have yet to develop the comprehension and organizational skills
necessary to excel . Lexia reading software has won
numerous awards, including the District Administration "District
Choice Award" in 1994, 1998 and 2003."
Title I funds were used to purchase the LeapFrog SchoolHouse programs,
which will be implemented in 359 classrooms, serving 8,875 students in grades
K-3., Pinnacle Systems,
Inc.

"Making a movie about reading helped my students learn reading strategies
in a new way," said April Payne, First Grade Teacher, Highland Ranch
Elementary School , San Diego, California.99 for the Pinnacle Academic
Studio Toolkit and $249. For additional
information and education resellers, please visit
http://www.

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"
The first module in the Cross-Trainer suite , Lexia
Cross-Trainer(TM): Visual Spatial, was released last year and helps
students develop or improve 22 visual-spatial skills. Pinnacle Studio and Advanced Academic Toolkits Underscore Pinnacle 's
Commitment to Providing Teachers With Simple, Affordable Software That Makes
Learning Fun

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.

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LINCOLN, Mass. From this logical organization of information, we are able to
draw inferences, make conclusions and generate new ideas. The system also provides a take-home
report for parents.pinnaclesys. Pinnacle Systems' award winning digital media solutions
are in use around the world for broadcast, video editing, DVD and CDR
authoring and on the Internet.pinnaclesys .

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"At Paterson Public Schools, our mission is to put 'Children First,'" said
Dr.

For more information contact:

Jennifer Mandel Laura Constable
Infotech Strategies Paterson Public Schools
202-585-0252 973-321-2430
lconstable@paterson .1 software into its Studio and Advanced
Academic Toolkits.