PORTLAND, OR—November 6, 2006
Inspiration Software^®, Inc. recently earned The National Parenting Center's 2006 Seal of Approval for its newest visual learning tool, InspireData™. Released in July 2006, InspireData is the foremost tool to visualize, investigate and understand data in science, mathematics and social studies. Students use InspireData's integrated Table and Plot Views to discover meaning as they collect and explore data in a dynamic inquiry process. InspireData applies the proven strategies of visual learning to data literacy, inspiring students to formulate questions and make connections between data and its visual representations to interpret information, solve problems and draw conclusions. As a result, students develop deeper content knowledge and stronger critical thinking skills. For more information about InspireData, please visit http://www.inspiration.com/productinfo/
inspiredata/index.cfm.

Testing for The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval is a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period. Staffed by volunteers, the testing facility of The National Parenting Center gives parents, children and educators the opportunity to examine a variety of submitted products. The testers are encouraged to play with, build, read about and judge by the reactions of the children, each product's quality. For more information about The National Parent Center Seal of Approval, visit http://www.tnpc.com.

About Inspiration Software
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 25 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.