SCORE! Introduces New After School Learning Programs Based on a Blended Learning Model

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - January 21, 2009) - Students looking to catch up with their school work, keep up, or get ahead now have an engaging and affordable new option. SCORE! Educational Centers, the after-school learning provider known for its fun, motivating approach, is introducing a series of programs based on a blended learning model that integrates in-center tutoring and online sessions. They're designed for the multimedia, multitasking generation.

SCORE! is offering the new programs through its nearly 80 centers and, for the first time, kids across the country in Kindergarten through 9th grade can access the curriculum via the Web. For the past 17 years SCORE! has helped more than 450,000 children improve their reading, math, and writing skills in a fun environment.

"We've always focused on motivating kids in the way they work best. Over time as new technologies have evolved so have our programs," said Justin Serrano, president of SCORE!.

Using SCORE!'s new Smart Track system, tutors assess students, see how they're progressing and adapt the curriculum according to each child's needs. Parents can also log on and review real-time progress reports. The new programs, which start at $29/month, are:

--  Premier: In-depth sessions led by tutors with bachelor's degrees (many
    also have their master's in education) yield an average improvement of 1.5
    grade levels in 45 hours of instruction
    
--  Online Plus Tutoring: An option which offers unlimited online access
    to math and reading and two to four in-center tutoring sessions each month
    
--  Online only: More than 1,000 hours of reading and math instruction
    delivered anytime, anywhere
    

As children's schedules, circumstances and needs change, parents can switch their program without disrupting progress.

Additionally, SCORE! has a new partnership with Upromise, the popular rewards network, which will help parents earn college savings when buying SCORE! programs.

"We're committed to keeping the options affordable and flexible -- especially in this economic climate," said Mr. Serrano.

Sample lessons of the new SCORE! programs are available at: www.scorelearning.com.

About SCORE!

SCORE! Educational Centers, Inc., a division of Kaplan, is a leading provider of after-school learning programs for children in grades K through 9. With the goal of helping children reach their academic potential in math, reading, spelling, and writing, SCORE!'s program includes personal coaching, positive reinforcement and a customized curriculum that adapts to each child's pace and learning needs. SCORE! boosts kids' confidence and teaches goal-setting skills, which lead to success in all academic areas. SCORE! has served more than 450,000 students since 1992. Kaplan is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For further information, please visit www.scorelearning.com or call 1-800-49-SCORE.

Contact Information: Press contacts: Victoria Grantham 917-328-3287 Tracey Cassidy (917) 741-6246