Late Breaks...Advantage Learning Systems, Inc.

AdvantageLearning Systems, Inc. is changing its name to Renaissance Learning, Inc. Underthe company’s Renaissance brands, it has trained more than 250,000 K-12teachers on how to use its software as effective teaching tools. The companyoffers a variety of math and writing software titles, computer-adaptive testsin math and reading, teacher training in various areas, learning managementsoftware, and total school improvement programs. For more information on thecompany’s product line, visit www.advlearn.com.

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