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Education Technology Partners Premieres on the 2010 Inc. 5000's List of Fastest Growing Companies at No. 1,559

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Technology Partners, one of America's leading providers of technology solutions and professional services to K-12 schools, announced today it has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Ranked No. 1,559 on Inc.'s 2010 list of the top 5,000 companies in the nation as measured by revenue growth, Education Technology Partners grew by 184% from 2006 to 2009. Within the Education Industry, Education Technology Partners ranks No. 25 nationally. Education Technology Partners ranks No. 10 in St. Louis and No. 11 in Missouri among companies across all industries.

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"We are honored to be recognized by Inc. magazine in this way, and thrilled to be ranked among this prestigious group of the fastest-growing companies in America," stated Randy Jennings, Founder and President of Education Technology Partners. "We understand the economic recession of the past few years has hit schools particularly hard. This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire staff, the outstanding partnership we have with our school clients, and the positive impact our products and services have had on student learning and teacher effectiveness."

"For more than 30 years, Inc.'s list has served as evidence of the significant accomplishments of companies such as Education Technology Partners. And, more than ever, this year's list is a testament to the creativity, resilience, and tenacity of America's top entrepreneurs," stated Jane Berentson, Editor of Inc. magazine.

Geographically focused on the central United States, Education Technology Partners has delivered technology solutions to nearly 600 K-12 schools and school districts. Partnering with some of North America's most innovative educational software solutions providers, Education Technology Partners rigorously screens and selects only "Best of Breed" technology solutions to bring to K-12 clients.

Education Technology Partners also provides comprehensive professional development for educators to maximize results while navigating new and innovative educational technology. By offering a complete selection of the most effective educational software and training, Education Technology Partners provides effective technology solutions to help students, educators, schools and districts achieve lasting success.

About Education Technology Partners

Founded by a former educator in 2003, Education Technology Partners was started with one goal in mind – to research, identify and bring to schools the very best, and most effective, education technology solutions available. Our mission is to develop lasting customer relationships by combining "Best of Breed" technology solutions and professional development services to better enable schools to meet the needs of diverse learners and maximize the full potential of each student, and assist school personnel and district administration to effectively meet the requirements imposed through federal, state, and local mandates.

For more information, visit www.edtechpartners.com.

SOURCE Education Technology Partners

For further information: Jeff Braun Director of Marketing of Education Technology Partners, +1-314-963-1693, jbraun@edtechpartners.com