Apple Launches Family Computing Workshops To Help Schools "Bring Learning
Home"

CUPERTINO, California--June 13, 1995-- Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
that it has launched a series of Family Computing Workshops designed to
introduce parents to the latest personal computer and to demonstrate the
many ways in which it can enhance children's learning. These workshops are
being provided free to educators at 1,000 schools nationwide. Several
workshops have already taken place at schools around the country, with
hundreds more scheduled throughout the Summer and Fall.

"Through our workshop series, Apple hopes to inspire forums around the
country in which parents and teachers will engage in an open dialogue
about technology and its potential impact on children's learning," said
Keith Fox, vice president of Apple's Worldwide Home Marketing Group. "By
exposing parents to the latest learning products and services, and
discussing ways to enhance their child's computing experience, we believe
many will leave the workshop having explored, created and discovered
things they never realized were possible."

Program Designed For Educators

Apple's Family Computing Workshop program was designed to provide educators
with a "turn-key" solution for hosting a forum at their school. Materials
can be easily customized to fit the needs of parents of children from 3 to
18 years of age.

Each school participating in the program receives a Workshop kit that
includes: a planning guide, video, presentation script and visuals, CD-ROM
demonstrations, promotional materials and free giveaways for 100
participants.

Among the free materials that participants receive are three 20- page
Family Computer Activity Guides, created by Apple and Scholastic, Inc.
Three versions of the guide exist, including one for early learning,
elementary and high school aged students. These guides feature activities,
ideas and tips that families might consider to enrich the computing
experience. Also included is a 100-page paperback book written by the
Computer Learning Foundation, with a grant from Apple, entitled
"Everything You Need to Know (But Were Afraid to Ask Kids) About the
Information Highway."

Educator Feedback is Positive

Early reports from educators around the country who have hosted a workshop
in their school indicate that reception to the program and materials is
very positive.

"Many parents want to help their children with learning through the
computer, but need information on where to begin," said Merle Marsh, Dean
of the Worcester Country School in Berlin, Maryland. "Educators are
excited about having materials to hand out to parents who want to know
what to buy and how to help their children learn with technology. This
Workshop is exactly what we need to help parents get started. It's a
perfect solution for schools."

The James Webber School in Detroit, Michigan hosted its first Family
Computing Workshop in May. "It was amazing to see how excited the parents
were about the technology available," said Claudia McDuffie, a teacher at
the school. "There was such an enormous response for the initial workshop
that we have decided to repeat the program in June. Many parents came into
the workshop with the idea that the computer was difficult and required
programming code knowledge to use. They were amazed at how easy it was to
use and to see the impact it could have on their children."

Says Charles Stallard, Director of Information Services and Technology of
the Hampton City School District in Hampton, Virginia, "Concerned parents
in our community are once again making the home the vital learning place
it should be, and they are looking to technology to enhance and support
their efforts. The Family Computing Workshop gives these parents the
guidance and direction they really need to make a difference for their
children."

Bring Learning Home Initiative

Apple's Family Computing Workshop is one of several programs within a
larger corporate initiative, referred to as "Bring Learning Home." This
initiative has been designed to extend Apple's leadership in learning
beyond the classroom and into the home through the involvement of parents
and use of technology.

For More Information

In order to host a workshop, schools must have the following equipment: a
Macintosh with a CD-ROM drive, a VCR and a large-screen projection device.
Educators who are interested in registering for the Workshop program
should call 1-800-365-7080, ext. 200.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized pioneer and innovator in the information
industry, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to- use personal
computers, servers, peripherals, software, on-line services and personal
digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple
(NASDAQ:AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products,
technologies and services for the business, education, consumer,
scientific & engineering and government markets in over 140 countries.

Apple Computer Inc
1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-996-1010

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