New Year Gives Educators New Opportunities to “Win a Wireless Lab” from CDW-G and Discovery Education FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts:Ryan Kurtz,CDW-G Public Relations (847) 968-0211 ryankur@cdw.com Stephen Wakefield, Discovery Education 240-662-2893 stephen_wakefield@discovery.com -Companies Launch Annual Sweepstakes with Three Grand Prize Classrooms Valued at Approximately $50,000 and Additional Entry Opportunities and Prizes via Twitter- VERNON HILLS, Ill., and SILVER SPRING, Md. – January 10, 2011 – CDW Government LLC (CDW-G), a leading provider of technology solutions to government, education and healthcare customers, and Discovery Education, the leading provider of curriculum-based digital content services and professional development resources to U.S. classrooms, today announced the opening of the ninth annual Win a Wireless Lab sweepstakes. The program`s grand prizes give K-12 schools the opportunity to win one of three mobile 21st-century classrooms. Each classroom includes 20 tablet or notebook computers, an interactive whiteboard, student response system, projector, printer, document camera and $5,000 Discovery Education digital media grant. CDW-G and Discovery Education will also provide on-site training to all Win a Wireless Lab grand-prize winners. In the nine years of this partnership, CDW-G and Discovery Education have awarded more than $2 million in educational technology to schools nationwide, empowering thousands of teachers to help students further develop 21st-century skills. After entering at https://www.discoveryeducation.com/cdwg, educators can secure additional entries for a chance at monthly prizes by using Twitter to spread the news about the program. The 2010 contest generated over 7,000 unique Twitter entries. CDW-G and Discovery Education also plan to announce prize winners through the contest`s Twitter (@WinWirelessLab) and Facebook accounts. “The Win a Wireless Lab sweepstakes has awarded new wireless labs in 26 schools nationwide, and provided valuable technology to nearly 200 others. We have seen firsthand the fun and engaging lessons that teachers can create when given the right tools,” said Bob Kirby, vice president for K-12 education, CDW-G. “By combining the technology with teachers` experience and students` excitement, we have a model that can be easily replicated across the winning schools.” Win a Wireless Lab 2011 opened on January 3 and runs through May 6. Public and private school teachers, administrators, school technology specialists and district employees are eligible to enter once a day during the contest period: Online at https://www.discoveryeducation.com/cdwg From the entry page by posting about Win a Wireless Lab on their Twitter account to double their entry each day “Educators today are challenged to create digital learning environments that mirror how students interact with the world outside the classroom,” said Mary Rollins, vice president of education partnerships, Discovery Education. “The Win a Wireless Lab sweepstakes gives schools the chance to win the hardware, content and training that empower educators to meet today`s 21st century students in the digital world in which they live and learn.” Each of the three grand-prize winners will receive a 21st-century classroom valued at approximately $50,000, including: Discovery Education $5,000 digital media grant 20 notebook or tablet computers from HP, Lenovo or Toshiba 3 wireless access points from D-Link, Cisco or HP Procurve 1 Bretford mobile cart 1 interactive whiteboard from PolyVision 20 student response devices from Qwizdom 1 video projector from Epson or NEC Solutions 1 document camera from AVerMedia 1 laser printer from Xerox, Epson or HP 1 video camcorder from Sony Win a Wireless Lab sweepstakes entrants are also eligible to win one of three digital signage solutions, which include technology from Ergotron, LG, NEC, Peerless and Samsung. The solution includes installation of three flat screen monitors and a media player to enable schools to provide staff training, deliver community news or disseminate central information easily. CDW-G and Discovery Education will also award: 5 interactive whiteboards from Promethean 5 netbooks from Acer and Asus 5 digital camcorders from Canon CDW-G and Discovery Education will announce the winners in summer 2011. A complete list of rules is available online at https://www.discoveryeducation.com/cdwg. In addition, educators can participate in the Win a Wireless Lab community online at http://twitter.com/WinWirelessLab and on the contest`s Facebook page. About CDW-G A wholly owned subsidiary of CDW LLC, ranked No. 38 on Forbes` list of America`s Largest Private Companies, CDW Government LLC (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 technology specialists 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 CDWG.com. 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 and a dynamic user community 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 . ###