PORTLAND, OR—April 14, 2005
Inspiration Software^® recently received All Star Software awards for Kidspiration 2.1 and Inspiration 7.6 from Children's Technology Review. Recent updates to the popular visual learning products include new compatibility with emerging technologies, giving educators more choices in how they use graphic organizers to develop and organize thinking. Enhancements for Windows and Mac OS X include the ability to draw and write directly on interactive whiteboards and Tablet PCs as well as syncing to Inspiration^® for Palm OS^®.

Children's Technology Review awarded both Kidspiration 2.1 and Inspiration 7.6 with 4.9 out of 5 stars. Children's Technology Review (CTR) is a survey of interactive media products. The editors attempt to help parents, children's librarians and teachers leverage the power of technology to support the development of children ages birth to 16, by describing the products that are available from an educational perspective. For more information about Children's Technology Review, visit www.childrenssoftware.com.

About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Recognized as the leader in visual thinking and learning, Inspiration Software, Inc. develops and publishes innovative software tools that inspire learners of all ages to brainstorm, organize, plan and create. With more than 15 million users worldwide, the company's award-winning software is revolutionizing visual learning in education—inspiring students to develop strong thinking and organizational skills and improve their academic performance. Founded by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company's mission is to support improvements in education and make a positive difference in students' lives by providing software tools that help students learn to think.