WebAdemic Names eChalk Best Choice for Former Customers
eChalk Offers Alternative Online Communication Service for K-12 Schools
New York, NY (September 10, 2001) - eChalk, New York, NY (September 10, 2001) - eChalk, a leading Web-based communication provider for K-12 schools and school districts, announces an agreement to deliver critical communication platforms to former WebAdemic K-12 schools.
Until recently, WebAdemic was used by over 3,000 K-12 schools and districts to connect students, teachers, parents and staff with its free Web-based communication service. The company has since discontinued the service and has named eChalk, an advertising-free, subscription-based service, as its successor in the market. Schools that had been using WebAdemic can now choose eChalk to provide an array of online tools specifically designed for K-12 users.
eChalk's service includes student-safe e-mail, password-protected accounts, public homepage, online classrooms, teacher Web pages, and file storage on a highly secure, Web-based platform. The system is scalable and can service a single school or all schools in a district or state, and can be accessed from any computer with Internet access at any time.
"eChalk's commitment to enhancing the critical school-to-home connection mirrors our own, and we are pleased that we can offer eChalk as the best option for schools' communication needs," said Steven Beckman, CEO of Achieve Communications, which owns the WebAdemic property. "We did our homework - and eChalk as a product surpassed all of our requirements with its ease-of-use and management, customization options, and level of security."
"It's great to be recognized as the front-runner in ad-free K-12 communications," said Torrance Robinson, President and co-founder of eChalk. "eChalk's longstanding promise to K-12 schools is to offer affordable online tools that make a real difference in school performance, accountability, and day-to-day communications. We appreciate Achieve Communication's support - few companies would have taken the time and effort to find a replacement service for their schools and districts. "
Districts that had utilized WebAdemic's communication services can call 800-809-3349, visit http://www.echalk.com/webademic.html or send an e-mail to info@echalk.com for more information.
About eChalk
eChalk is the leading provider of customized, Web-based communication solutions for K-12 schools and districts. As an Application Service Provider (ASP), eChalk leverages schools' existing technology infrastructure, providing a premium yet affordable solution to promote collaboration and communication among students, teachers, parents, and staff, and within the larger educational community. eChalk is an Education Rate (E-rate) eligible vendor.
