Annual Sweepstakes Offer Schools the Chance to Win $90,000 in Grants
to Bring Innovative Technology to the Classroom
VERNON HILLS, Ill. & SILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CDW
Government, the dedicated government organization within CDW
(NASDAQ: CDW), and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital
content for K-12 classrooms, today announced the launch of the
12th-annual Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes program. The 2014 Win a
Wireless Lab Sweepstakes will award two schools $45,000 each in
technology grants, including on-site professional development from CDW-G
and Discovery Education and a $5,000 Discovery Education digital media
reward.
"When educators can pair skilled instruction with cutting-edge
technology, it transforms the way students learn," said Julie Smith,
vice president for K-12 education, CDW-G. "But budget realities often
render schools unable to upgrade technology to the latest and greatest.
With Win a Wireless Lab, K-12 schools have a unique opportunity to
provide students and teachers with technology that can redefine the
classroom."
From January 3 to May 1, U.S. public and private school employees are
eligible to enter the sweepstakes once a day at www.winawirelesslab.com
or increase their daily entries via Twitter at @WinWirelessLab.
CDW-G and Discovery Education will also award technology prizes to 16
weekly winners. Winners will be selected at random from each week's
entries. There will also be a top referrer prize awarded to the
individual who refers the most people to the sweepstakes and four
instant monthly winners who will receive a tablet for personal use.
"Discovery Education is honored to yet again participate in this
partnership with CDW-G to provide schools with technology tools and
resources that will engage students and enhance classroom instruction,"
said Mary Rollins, vice president, Discovery Education. "Year after year
we see the positive impact the Win a Wireless Lab grants make as schools
across the country transform their classrooms into engaging digital
environments that better reach today's students."
Since 2002, Win a Wireless Lab has provided more than $1.9 million in
classroom technology, including complete mobile classrooms implemented
in 33 schools across 21 states.
CDW-G and Discovery Education will announce the grand prize winners in
summer 2014. A complete list of rules is available online at www.winawirelesslab.com.
Educators are encouraged to participate in the Win a Wireless Lab
community online at @WinWirelessLab
and on the sweepstakes' Facebook
and Pinterest
page.
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 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-G 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
Christina Scripps, 240-662-6502
christina_scripps@discovery.com
Source: CDW Government and Discovery Education
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