SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA (April 5, 2006) -- Edutopia, a magazine about the new world of learning published by The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), has been nominated for six Maggie awards in the Consumer Category by the Western Publications Association (WPA). The magazine was named Best New Consumer Magazine and awarded Best Consumer Media Kit in 2005. Winners will be announced Friday, April 21 in Los Angeles.
In the Consumer category, Edutopia was nominated for
- Best Signed Editorial or Essay
- Special Theme Issue
- Special Interest
- Best Color Editorial Layout
- Best Single Editorial Illustration
- Best Cover
Commenting on the nominations, Edutopia publisher Kate Rodler said, "This is a tremendous honor for Edutopia. In just two years, Edutopia already has brought important changes in the classroom, drawing attention to issues ranging from multimedia literacy to teacher retention. We are thrilled at the reception we have received from the WPA, our advertisers, and the education community."
"This is a great tribute to the skills of our talented staff," added James Daly, editor in chief of Edutopia. "Our vision is one of powerful teaching and learning. We pride ourselves in leading the charge not only on what needs to change in our educational system but also on how to make those changes reality. The Maggie judges have shown it's a message that is important to them as well."
Now in its second year of publication, Edutopia will publish eight issues and reach a readership of 110,000 decision makers in determined to transform education, ranging from teachers and principals to superintendents, policy makers, and business leaders. The magazine profiles the heroes and villains of education reform, features cutting-edge schools, and regularly reports on innovations in science, art, and technology.
The Maggie competition, which this year totaled nearly 1,900 entries, is an annual event recognizing excellence in magazines published west of the Mississippi. Now in its 55th year, the WPA bestows awards to publications whose work is deemed the best of the West in a wide variety of categories within the publishing industry.
About Edutopia:
Founded in 1991 by filmmaker George Lucas, GLEF is a nonprofit organization that chronicles innovative practices in education in Edutopia magazine, on Edutopia online, in books, and on DVDs and CD-ROMs. To find out more, visit us at www.Edutopia.org.