The ComputED Gazette is now accepting entries for the 18th Annual Best Educational Software Awards. The BESSIES recognizes innovative and content-rich software and websites that provide parents and teachers with the technology to foster educational excellence. Former award winners are also eligible to participate, regardless of publication date. The BESSIES has had the distinction of previously being co-sponsored by the CBS-affiliate in San Diego (KFMB-TV, Channel 8). Deadline for receipt of entries is February 17, 2012.

         Winners receive a digital BESSIES logo for promotional use, and up to ten winning entries will be selected by our staff writers for inclusion in our expanded Reviews section. Results are announced electronically to thousands of subscribers at educational newsgroups and listservs on the Internet. A list of last year's winners is available.

         Software and website publishers interested in participating are invited to submit entries in all academic levels/areas, including:

• Early Learning
  
• Early Elementary
  
• Upper Elementary
  
• Middle School
  
• High School/Post-Secondary
  
• Internet Tools / Online Courses
  
• Educational Websites
  
• Teacher Productivity Tools
  
• Other
  

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