Mable Woolsey Elementary and Knox County Government Beat the Odds to
Bring Technology to Local Citizens and Students
VERNON HILLS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
What are the chances that both the local elementary school and county
government in rural Knox County, Ill., would win grand-prize technology
packages in separate national sweepstakes? As it turns out, the
probability of winning both contests is 1 in 3,781,875.
Despite the odds, Knox County accomplished the near impossible, winning
grand prize technology packages in both the Win a Wireless Lab and Win a
Technology Center sweepstakes. The community will get to see the
technology in action at the March 26 Knox County board meeting, where
students and county board members will share how the technology is
directly benefitting 471 elementary students, 25 teachers and 52,000
citizens.
Lindsey Peterson, a third-grade teacher at Mable Woolsey Elementary
School, submitted the winning entry in the 11th-annual Win a Wireless
Lab Sweepstakes from CDW-G
and Discovery
Education. Knox County Public Schools submitted 64 of the 504,250
total entries received in 2013. "Our students are thrilled with how the
new technology is helping them learn," Peterson said. "And students
aren't the only ones loving it - our teachers now have the technology
resources they need to expand their lesson plans and improve student
engagement."
Scott Erickson, Knox County clerk, submitted Knox County's sole entry to
the pool of 480 total entries in the Win a Technology Center Sweepstakes
from CDW-G and the Center for Digital Government. "The technology will
have a direct impact on how we interact with the citizens of Knox
County," Erickson said. "The upgrades will enable us to increase
collaboration with residents and further improve citizen services. We
can't believe that our elementary school also won new technology for our
students."
Mable Woolsey's prize package includes 36 tablet computers, an
interactive whiteboard, student response system, printer, document
camera and a $5,000 Discovery Education digital media grant. CDW-G and
Discovery Education also provided on-site training.
The Knox County Government won a grand prize technology package valued
at more than $20,000, which includes 25 tablet computers, wireless
access points, tablet cart, interactive whiteboard and vote set, laser
printer, conference phone, document camera and one large-format display
with supporting accessories.
"CDW-G participates in these sweepstakes to provide technology solutions
where they are needed the most - in our schools and communities," said
David Hutchins, vice president of state and local government, CDW-G.
"When we put technology into the hands of students, teachers and local
government, everyone in the community benefits. We're proud to be able
to make a difference."
For more information about Win a Wireless Lab, please visit www.winawirelesslab.com.
For more information about Win a Technology Center, please visit www.govtech.com/sweepstakes.
About CDW-G
A wholly owned subsidiary of CDW (NASDAQ: CDW), CDW Government (CDW-G)
is a leading provider of technology solutions to government, education
and healthcare customers. The company features dedicated account
managers who help customers choose the right technology products and
services to meet their needs. The company's solutions architects and
engineers offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its
advanced technology engineers assist customers with the implementation
and long-term management of those solutions. Areas of focus include
notebooks, desktops, printers, servers and storage, unified
communications, security, wireless, power and cooling, networking,
software licensing and mobility solutions.
For more information about CDW-G product offerings, procurement options,
service and solutions, call 1.800.808.4239, email cdwgsales@cdwg.com
or visit the CDW-G Web site at www.CDWG.com.
About the Center for Digital Government
The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory
institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and
local government. The Center provides public- and private-sector leaders
with decision support and actionable insight to help drive 21st-century
government. The Center is a division of e.Republic, the nation's only
media and research company focused exclusively on state and local
government and education. Find more information at www.centerdigitalgov.com.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital
content for K-12, transforming teaching and learning with award-winning
digital textbooks, multimedia content that supports the implementation
of Common Core, professional development, assessment tools and the
largest professional learning community of its kind. Available in over
half of all U.S. schools, community colleges and in 50 countries around
the world, Discovery Education partners with districts, states and
like-minded organizations to captivate students, empower teachers and
transform classrooms with customized solutions that accelerate academic
achievement. Discovery Education is powered by Discovery Communications
(NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the number one nonfiction media company
in the world. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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CDW Public Relations
Kelly Caraher, 847-968-0729
kellyc@cdw.com
or
O'Keeffe
& Company
Meredith Braselman, 703-883-9000 ext. 107
mbraselman@okco.com
or
Discovery
Education
Lyndsey Grubbs, 240-662-2572
Lyndsey_Grubbs@discovery.com
or
Center
for Digital Government
Patty Cota, 916-932-1300
pcota@erepublic.com
Source: CDW Government and Discovery Education and Center for Digital Government
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