DISCOVERY EDUCATION HONORED FOR LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts:Christina Scripps, Discovery Education240-662-6502christina_scripps@discovery.com Emily Embury, C. Blohm & Associates608-216-7300, ext. 19emily@cblohm.com – EdTech Digest recognizes Discovery Education and CEO Bill Goodwyn with five education industry awards – Silver Spring, Md. (Dec. 5, 2011) – Discovery Education has been honored with five industry awards from EdTech Digest, a publication featuring leaders in and around education dedicated to making a difference for future generations through the innovative use of technology. The awards recognize the best and brightest people in the education industry as well as transformative technology products and services. EdTech Digest recognized Discovery Education with two Leadership Awards, acknowledging Discovery Education CEO Bill Goodwyn for his passion and commitment to excellence in education and Discovery Education as a whole for setting trends in the industry. “Innovation in education is expanding like never before, and it’s exciting to acknowledge the companies and products making the biggest difference,” said Victor Rivero, editor-in-chief of EdTech Digest. “Educators, administrators, parents and students are depending on real solutions. Discovery Education and the other honorees have raised the bar of excellence, and we are pleased to recognize their contributions to move education into the 21st century.” In addition to the Leadership Awards, Discovery Education’s Science Techbook, a new digital textbook, was named a Cool Tool Award winner in the new product or service category. The Science Techbook is being used as a core instructional resource by more than 200,000 elementary and middle school students across the country. The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) also was recognized with a Cool Tool Award in the professional development solution category. With more than 150,000 members worldwide, the DEN is the largest and most active community of educators who are passionate about teaching with digital media, sharing resources, collaborating and networking. “Discovery Education is pleased to be recognized as a leader in leveraging technology to transform classrooms and inspire teachers and students,” said Goodwyn. “The awards from EdTech Digest reflect the hard work and dedication of every member of the Discovery Education team and demonstrate our commitment to bring the world of Discovery into classrooms with digital solutions that ignite curiosity and accelerate student achievement.” About Discovery EducationDiscovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) revolutionized television with Discovery Channel and is now transforming classrooms through Discovery Education. Powered by the number one nonfiction media company in the world, Discovery Education combines scientifically proven, standards-based digital media, a dynamic user community, assessment services and professional development in order to empower teachers to improve student achievement. Already, more than half of all U.S. schools access Discovery Education digital services. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. ###