powertolearn. Participating classrooms also
receive book donations to supplement their classroom libraries. Electronic
personalized postcards from the player who recommended the book are
rewarded to students who complete and pass the quiz. "With today's emphasis in education on testing, reading can feel
like a chore to kids.P.com .

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New York Knicks Star and Brooklyn Native Stephon Marbury Steps Off the Court
and Into the Classroom to Officially Launch Program on Wednesday, March 16

NEW YORK and BETHPAGE, N.

For more information on Lindamood-Bell and the Minneapolis overview,
located at 9960 Wayzata Blvd .

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"This very unique platform will take the Knicks conventional reading
initiatives to the next level," said Anucha Browne Sanders, Knicks senior vice
president, marketing and business operations . Power to Learn
is committed to bringing meaningful educational opportunities to students,
teachers and parents throughout the communities we serve, and we are proud to
further this commitment through partnering with the Knicks.com, a broadband Web resource dedicated to
facilitating K-12 learning and the home-school connection. A number of colleges and universities
have already committed to adopting the EN LINEA program. EN LINEA can be packaged in conjunction with
print materials or as a stand-alone offering, and is an out-of-the-box
solution that requires minimal training.

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Power to Learn will expand this reach to the hundreds of thousands of
students, teachers and parents it serves through broadband technology and
innovative curriculum programs.com can read this same book , take a comprehension
quiz, and get a personalized congratulatory postcard from Stephon.powertolearn . This program makes reading fun and helps students learn
essential reading and comprehension skills at the same time. In addition
to its telecommunications and programming businesses, Cablevision is the
controlling owner of Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the New York
Knicks, Rangers and Liberty.

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The NBA's New York Knickerbockers basketball team, completing its 59th
year of operation, is part of Madison Square Garden, L. For
more information, please visit http://www .
The presentation will provide information on Lindamood-Bell's
scientifically-based learning programs, which develop language and literacy
skills for reading, spelling, comprehension and math .

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, The New
York Knickerbockers today announced a groundbreaking expansion of its "Read To
Achieve " literacy program through a partnership with Cablevision's Power to
Learn initiative.com, this
program motivates kids to read by combining their favorite sports
personalities with rewards and incentives ."

Power to Learn, Cablevision's nationally recognized education initiative,
empowers K -12 learning in the tri-state area by making technology in the
classroom useful and by facilitating the home-school connection.powertolearn.cablevision.
Lindamood-Bell is an internationally recognized leader in the research and
development of programs for learning difficulties, and provides individualized
instruction at 39 Learning Centers across the country, and one in London,
England.

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New York Knickerbockers Expand Literacy Program With Cablevision's Power to Learn

* Knicks Video Books -- Players and other popular figures such as Spike
Lee read or introduce video books at http://www.Innovative Program Offers an All-Inclusive Solution to the Challenge of Online
Language Instruction

BOSTON, Vista Higher Learning, a Boston-based
publisher of Spanish instruction textbooks and educational programs, today
announced the August 5 release of EN LINEA , a dynamic, interactive, online
adaptation of Vista Higher Learning's popular VISTAS Spanish language program."

This year marks their 20th anniversary as an organization, although their
programs have been in use for over 30 years.

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In addition, teachers, students and parents
benefit from innovative educational content and tools available on
http://www.

Internationally Renowned Educational Organization to Host Overview in Minneapolis

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Y.powertolearn. Through the video books, players can
virtually visit classrooms and inspire kids to read.

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Students everywhere who visit
http: //www. The Knicks and Power to Learn provide
exciting incentives to motivate students.

About Cablevision
Cablevision Systems Corporation is one of the nation's leading
entertainment and telecommunications companies.

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"We believe the recognition of Knicks players combined with the reach of
the Internet will encourage more children to discover the wonders and
excitement of reading," said Trent Anderson, Cablevision's vice president of
education. Additional
information about Cablevision Systems Corporation is available on the Web at
http://www. EN LINEA's online platform also offers
unprecedented flexibility, allowing students to receive feedback and support
whether working with an instructor, other students, or on their own; and
providing access to all program features whether they are working in a
classroom or at home.com/enlinea.

About Vista Higher Learning
Vista Higher Learning develops textbooks, online courseware, and
educational components for the US and Canadian language instruction markets.

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Corporation owns Madison Square Garden, L.vistahigherlearning.

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Most of the students attitudes toward reading have
changed for the positive.

A trusted curriculum plus innovative features
EN LINEA combines the industry-leading VISTAS Spanish curriculum with a
range of rich, interactive features for a comprehensive Spanish instruction
program.

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Student classroom reading achievements are tracked and celebrated at
http://www. MINNEAPOLIS, Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
will host a free overview, The Sensory and System Connection to Learning, on
Tuesday, March 14 at 7 p.
"We are excited by the amount of interest we have had in our programs and
the possibility of opening a local Learning Center in the Minneapolis
community," said Nanci Bell, director and co -founder of Lindamood-Bell. "This
overview is an excellent opportunity for parents and educators to learn how a
person's sensory system is connected to learning, and how focusing on
processing , rather than methods, can make a significant difference in an
individual's learning in a relatively short time period.

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The
Knicks educational initiatives currently reach thousands of children annually
through in-school programs, group readings and player and celebrity visits. This program
component fosters both reading and comprehension.com. "We are proud to partner with
Cablevision 's Power to Learn to expand our reach beyond the conventional
borders of the classroom. Some of the students' reading
comprehension has improved. Its enormous flexibility makes it an ideal
language tool for non-traditional students, as well as those enrolled in more
conventional classroom programs .

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"Each of my students started fourth grade with no or little desire to pick
up a book for enjoyment," said Kathy Happich, a teacher at PS 215 in Brooklyn.P. The company also operates New York's famed Radio
City Music Hall, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas.

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"With the help of the Virtual Reading Zone, I have many students looking to
sign out books for personal enjoyment . Cablevision's Rainbow
Media Holdings LLC operates several successful programming businesses,
including AMC, IFC, WE and other national and regional networks.
EN LINEA delivers a proven Spanish language curriculum, rich audio and video
materials, and extensive tutorial capabilities that make learning Spanish more
fun, rewarding, and accessible for students, while maximizing efficiencies and
reducing paperwork for instructors.
EN LINEA's sophisticated classroom management tools make it easy for
instructors to administer tests and quizzes, distribute grades, and track
student progress, and its online platform means that teachers can teach from
anywhere, at any time. at the Marriott Minneapolis West hotel.

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To kick-off this new literacy platform, Stephon Marbury will take center
stage in the classroom to read one of his favorite books, Gus and Grandpa at
Basketball to a class of 3rd grade elementary students at PS 329 in Coney
Island, Brooklyn on March 16.powertolearn., which includes MSG Network; FSN
New York; the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York
Liberty (WNBA); Radio City Entertainment; the Hartford Wolf Pack (American
Hockey League), and the Madison Square Garden arena complex, located in the
heart of the New York metropolitan area.

They have received national
recognition from CNN, Newsweek, Time, US News and World Report and the
neuroscience journal, Neuron, along with being featured on the PBS special,
The Secret Life of the Brain.

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The new component will utilize the power of technology,
celebrities, and incentives to encourage reading and comprehension through the
use of interactive videos and the Internet, a natural partnership and
extension of existing Knicks and Power to Learn education initiatives. This exciting new program consists
of:

* Virtual Reading Zones -- Teachers set up Power to Learn/Knicks Reading
Zones in their classes and set individual and group reading goals.

Enrich your Spanish offering
EN LINEA is an ideal language instruction solution for colleges,
universities and post-secondary language schools planning to introduce an
online Spanish curriculum for the first time, or for those looking to enhance
their existing online offerings.

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* Postcard Club -- Online destination where Knicks and Liberty players
recommend books by grade level.

Vista Higher Learning Announces August 5 Launch of its EN LINEA Online Spanish Curriculum

To learn more about EN LINEA, view
an online demo, visit http://www. We bring a fresh new approach to the learning of
Spanish by integrating technology, design, content, and pedagogy to make
learning easier, more practical, and more rewarding.

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Students select a book to read, and
when finished, take a short online comprehension quiz. Its cable television
operations serve more than 3 million households in the New York metropolitan
area. The company's advanced telecommunications offerings include its iO:
Interactive Optimum digital television offering, Optimum Online high-speed
Internet service , Optimum Voice digital voice-over-cable service, and its
Lightpath integrated business communications services. Designed to facilitate effective online learning, EN LINEA provides:
* More than 600 exercises and activities that help students build
listening, speaking, reading, writing, and pronunciation skills
* Partner-based activities that help develop oral communication skills
* Rich video content that promotes cultural competency and awareness while
strengthening comprehension skills
* An extensive tutorial function that provides instruction and practice
for grammar and vocabulary study
* Innovative online tools such as an electronic verb wheel, interactive
dictionary, and Web links that help students learn more effectively
* Powerful gradebook features that provide automatic feedback and grading
on activities and allow access to previously submitted work for review
and self-assessment

A world of benefits for students and instructors
EN LINEA allows students to work at their own pace and , unlike book-only
programs, provides innovative online tools that can be referenced as needed to
help reinforce key concepts. Vista Higher Learning is
committed to helping people communicate across languages and cultures.com.com.

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More than
2,000 schools and libraries throughout Cablevision 's New York metropolitan
service area receive high-speed Internet access and more than 85 percent of
schools in Cablevision's service area receive free cable television service as
a result of this initiative.

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Our programs are developed after extensive market research and careful
consultation with educators and researchers, as well as publishing and
pedagogical professionals.vistahigherlearning .

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Through live "Reading Zones" and at http://www. NY,
NJ, CT, and NYC standards based lesson plans and subtitled versions are
available for each book., please call (800) 233-1819 or visit
http://www.