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Important Information About ThinkQuest

Thank you for your involvement with the Oracle Education Foundation and ThinkQuest.

When Oracle first released ThinkQuest in 1998, few technology solutions were available to schools. Today, numerous free and low-cost technologies are being used by educators worldwide. We are extremely pleased to see this change – it reflects great progress. Further, it has prompted Oracle and the Oracle Education Foundation (OEF) to assess how we can deepen our impact in education in the years ahead.

Shortly, you will receive an email that details how Oracle is evolving its commitment to education with new offerings that will support hundreds of thousands of students. Part of this evolution includes discontinuing ThinkQuest over the next 18 months.

ThinkQuest Transition

As OEF transitions ThinkQuest (TQ), it will:

1. Complete the 2012 TQ Competition as planned.
2. Support TQ Projects and the TQ Library through June, 2013.
3. Honor all existing teacher training commitments.
4. Refer schools, upon their request, to platforms and competitions that are similar to ThinkQuest. (If you would like to take advantage of this service, please send an email to support@thinkquest.org.)
5. Enable teachers and students to use this online tool to download their ThinkQuest projects.
6. Provide 24 x 7 email support for teachers and administrators.
7. Uphold child safety practices and COPPA certification.
8. Remain in dialog with you throughout the transition.

If you do not receive the email, please contact us.

We look forward to collaborating with you in new ways and continuing to help you prepare your students for 21st century careers.