BOISE, ID, Nov 11 (MARKET WIRE) --
PCS Edventures! (OTCBB: PCSV) today announced the successful
implementation of its new Academy of Robotics Labs at multiple THINK
Together sites.
THINK Together is one of the largest non-profit after-school organizations
in California. PCS has worked with THINK Together for several years and
initially implemented a significant number of BrickLabs into the
organization's after-school programs three years ago. THINK Together
recently received a grant from Edison Electric to increase Math and
Science test scores for middle school students. The grant allowed THINK
Together to purchase PCS Academy of Robotics Labs, valued at over
$170,000, and the labs have now been implemented in 41 middle schools
throughout Southern California. Facilitators have finished the
professional development training necessary to make the new Robotics
program a success.
"Thanks to the generosity of Southern California Edison, Academy of
Robotics Labs will now be available to over 11,000 students in our
programs at 41 middle school sites during the current school year,"
stated Randy Barth, Founder and CEO of THINK Together. "The focus of our
after-school programs is no longer simply fun and games. When aligned
with a child's school day schedule, after-school programs can extend a
student's available learning time by up to 50%."
Bill Albert, Vice President of Western Sales for PCS Edventures!, added,
"Business, government, and educational leaders are urging a redoubled
commitment to strengthen U.S. students' preparation in STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education. Through the generous
contribution from Southern California Edison and Edison International, PCS
Edventures! has integrated the Academy of Robotics Labs into THINK
Together's middle school and after-school programs. We are excited about
this opportunity to provide our STEM learning systems to thousands of
students in Southern California."
About THINK Together
THINK Together, a nonprofit organization, is one of California's largest
providers of after-school programs, serving 35,000 students at more than
200 schools and community centers throughout Los Angeles, Orange,
Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. The organization partners with
schools, parents and communities to provide a fun and safe place for
students to learn and grow. Its objective is to help each student achieve
his/her full potential.
THINK Together's public/private partnership programs offer the highest
quality of academic enrichment, homework assistance, dynamic physical
activities, and nutrition education, while maintaining a fun and safe
atmosphere for students.
About PCS Edventures!
PCS Edventures! is the recognized leader in the design, development and
delivery of educational learning labs bundled with related technologies
and programs to the K-12 market worldwide. The PCS suite of products
ranges from hands-on learning labs in technology-rich topics in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to services rich in imagination,
innovation, and creativity. PCS programs operate in over 6,000 sites in
all 50 United States as well as in 17 countries Internationally.
Additional information is at http://www.edventures.com
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based largely
on the expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by
inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and
known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond the control
of management. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the
forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Additional
information respecting factors that could materially affect the Company
and its operations are contained in its annual report on Form 10-KSB for
the year ended March 31, 2009 and Form 10-Q for the three months ended
June 30, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact Information:
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