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KAPLAN ACADEMY OF KANSAS DOUBLES ITS ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS FOR KANSAS STUDENTS

Leavenworth, May 22, 2008 — The Kaplan Academy of Kansas has doubled the number of courses in its online public school and tightened admissions standards to ensure that the best students earn a spot in the program. The Kaplan Academy, which operates in partnership with the Leavenworth School District, now offers Advanced Placement, Honors and an expanded array of elective courses for qualified Kansas students.

"The Kaplan Academy of Kansas offers students and parents a tremendous opportunity to attend a high-quality online public school program that can be accessed virtually anywhere at any time," said Charles Thornburgh, the President of Kaplan Virtual Education, which operates the Kaplan Academy of Kansas. "In addition to our robust educational options, students throughout Kansas have an opportunity to benefit from a curriculum that caters to a variety of learning styles, one-on-one interaction with certified teachers, and earning credits from an accredited institution."

Kaplan Academy students have access to 80 courses that are embedded with audio, video and other interactive elements that cater to different skill levels, facilitate learning and keep students engaged. Certified teachers use white boards—the equivalent of a real-time online blackboard-to demonstrate coursework, and they are available to answer student questions via instant message, telephone and email.

To enroll or to learn more about the Kaplan Academy of Kansas, visit www.kaplanacademy.com/Kansas.

The Kaplan Academy is part of Kaplan Virtual Education, which is accredited by the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA). Kaplan Virtual Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a pioneer in educational innovation for 70 years.

About Kaplan Virtual Education

Kaplan Virtual Education's private schools include Kaplan College Preparatory School (www.kaplancollegepreparatory.com) and Kaplan University High School (www.kuhighschool.com). Kaplan Virtual Education also operates online public high schools including Kaplan Academy of Colorado (www.kaplanacademy.com/colorado) and Kaplan Academy of Kansas (www.kaplanacademy.com/kansas). Curriculum for the schools is primarily developed internally by Kaplan Virtual Education's curriculum experts. These courses are also licensed by online high school programs around the country. For information on Kaplan Virtual Education and its various schools and programs, visit www.kaplanvirtualeducation.com.

Kaplan Virtual Education is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves 80,000 students online and through 70 campus-based schools across the United States and in Europe. Online post-secondary education is offered through Kaplan University and Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a Juris Doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information, visit www.kaplan.com.