BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 9, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- PCS Edventures! (OTCBB:PCSV) today announced the recent deployment of its Whole School Solution to Maloney Magnet School, an Inter-district Magnet School established to serve students from Waterbury and from the three participating districts of Plymouth/Terryville, Thomaston, and Wolcott, Connecticut.
The PCS Whole School Solution, which includes the PCS BrickLab Grade Series in each classroom and the Academy of Engineering in a central location, provides a comprehensive technological literacy solution that takes students from technology basics to advanced engineering and robotics competence through a planned, grade by grade, implementation of PCS Learning Labs. This implementation will provide engaging, effective methods of bringing technology and academics to life in real-world situations, while simultaneously boosting test scores. Suzy Haislip, National Director of Magnet School Sales for PCS Edventures!, said, "We are so pleased to be working with a school of the caliber of Maloney Magnet. They are a leader in innovative teaching practices and their adoption of our program is very exciting for PCS and our magnet schools initiative."
Lian I. Mendez-Clark, the Science Technology instructor at Maloney, said "We are excited to be implementing this remarkable program since it offers such an effective, but fun method of meeting technology standards while reinforcing the core academic skills that we must focus most of our efforts on. This approach to learning is exactly what we are looking for to maximize our time with our students and provide them with the best educational experience possible." Maloney Magnet School is an innovative school that offers a variety of technology infused, cutting edge programs ranging from Japanese Language and Culture to advanced hands-on science.
About PCS Edventures!
PCS Edventures! is the recognized leader in design, development and delivery of hands-on, project based learning labs to the K-14 market worldwide. It has sold and installed more than 2,750 hands-on, Engineering, Robotics & Science labs at public and private schools, pre-schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, and other after-school programs in all 50 states in the U.S., as well as sites in 15 countries Internationally. The Labs are supported by Edventures! OnLine, which is an Internet-based and accessed program available in multiple languages, through its curriculum, communication, assessment capabilities, and online community features. This site can be accessed from the Labs or from the home at www.edventures.com.