Cucamonga Middle School wins big in education contest

Press release from Samsung:

The Cucamonga Middle School in Rancho Cucamonga got a very welcome surprise last year - they received over $60,000 of much-needed computer equipment, technology and software through Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope Education Contest. Cucamonga Middle School is one of more than 270 schools across the country that have benefited from this annual contest which has provided more than 9 million dollars in technology and software to deserving schools.

In Samsung's 2009 National Tech in The Classroom survey we discovered that 77 percent of Americans think the K-12 schools in their communities lack the technology access needed to help kids succeed in the 21st Century. Respondents to the survey further named technology teaching tools among the top three needs for companies to meet in local classrooms. This information further supports our mission to continue giving back to schools in need.

Now you can make a difference for your school - nominations are being accepted now for schools who will share in the more than $1 million in prizes of Samsung products, Microsoft software, Best Buy @15 Gift Cards, and cash grants from DirecTV. To enter, or to learn more about the Samsung Four Seasons of Hope Education Contest, visit: www.fourseasonsofhope.com/education

About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), based in Ridgefield Park, NJ, is a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The company markets a broad range of award-winning consumer electronics, information systems, and home appliance products, as well as oversees all of Samsung's North American operations including Samsung Telecommunications America, LP, Samsung Semiconductor Inc., Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Mexico, Inc. 

As a result of its commitment to innovation and unique design, the Samsung organization is one of the most decorated brands in the electronics industry. The company was ranked #6 in the Electronics Industry segment in Fortune Magazine's "Most Admired Companies 2008," and named as one of Fast Company's "Fast 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2008." Among popular BusinessWeek rankings, the company ranked #26 in the publication's "Most Innovative Companies of 2008."

About the Samsung Tech in the Classroom Survey

The Samsung Tech in Teaching Survey was conducted online by TNS Custom Research, Inc. (TNS) in September 2009 with 1,000 people representative of the U.S. population. TNS is the world's largest custom market research specialist. TNS, which recently merged with Research International, is the world's largest custom research agency delivering actionable insights and research-based business advice to its clients so they can make more effective business decisions. 

Information: http://www.tns-us.com for more information.