Results Pave the Way for Dramatic Growth at Expeditionary Learning Schools

Numbers are Up Significantly in 2009-2010 School Year

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Expeditionary Learning Schools
(ELS), a national school improvement organization, has added 19 schools this
year. The ELS network now includes 165 schools in 29 states and the District
of Columbia, reaching approximately 46,000 students and 4075 teachers. The
increased national impact of ELS follows another year of strong test scores in
ELS schools across the country. ELS provides intensive teacher training and
school coaching to schools of all kinds -- elementary, middle, and high
schools; charter schools and district schools; urban, suburban, and rural
schools; and schools with a broad range of student populations -- that wish to
improve student achievement and engage students deeply in their learning.

Many districts see partnerships with ELS as vital to their district-wide
improvement plans. Jean-Claude Brizard, Superintendent of the Rochester City
School District in Rochester, NY, notes the importance of the district's
expanding partnership with ELS: "Expeditionary Learning plays an integral part
in our plan for expanding our portfolio of high-performing, high-demand
schools. We're looking forward to offering an EL continuum from K-12 to meet
the needs of our students and families."

Tom Van Winkle, Chief Operating Officer at ELS, sees the growing organization
as "one of the best-kept secrets in the education reform business." Reflecting
on this year's growth, Van Winkle comments: "as educators discover that
working with us not only results in high test scores but a more engaged and
active student body, they are finding the means to partner with us." ELS
school revenue is up 22 percent in the 2009-2010 school year.

About Expeditionary Learning Schools
Expeditionary Learning Schools is the largest school improvement organization
of its kind. Located primarily in urban and rural areas where school
improvement is most needed, ELS schools promote high academic achievement
through real world projects and products within an active, engaging, and
rigorous college preparatory curriculum.

SOURCE Expeditionary Learning Schools

Libby Woodfin, Communications Project Manager - Senior Staff Writer,
Expeditionary Learning Schools, +1-413-253-7707, lwoodfin@elschools.org