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KnowledgePoints Gives American Idol Hopeful Temptress Brown And Other Deserving Youngsters A Hopeful Future — Offers free tutoring to kids with special circumstances

(Clinton, NJ) May 19, 2008 – By now – everyone knows the story of Temptress Brown, the 16-year-old student from Philadelphia who auditioned for American Idol.  While she did not advance to the next round, she did win the hearts of the judges and America when she revealed her reason for entering the competition was to help her sick mother.

With the worry and responsibility of her mother’s illness on her young shoulders, Brown has fallen behind in school.  When KnowledgePoints Learning Center became aware of young Temptress’ situation, the Center felt compelled to offer to help and extended free tutoring sessions to Temptress for the rest of the school year, through the summer and through her 12th grade year. 

There’s a Temptress Brown in every city, which is why Jim Helriegel, owner of KnowledgePoints Learning Center in Clinton is offering free tutoring to an area student who faces similar circumstances. “The sacrifice some students have to make to help a sick parent is admirable and we feel they deserve a chance for a good education,” said Mr. Helriegel, who also serves as regional president for KnowledgePoints in New Jersey.

KnowledgePoints uses a team approach and works directly with the student’s teacher.  “Before we begin tutoring any student, we meet with the student’s teacher and parents; and assess the student to determine where they are in terms of grade level and identify gaps in academic skills,” said Mr.Helriegel.  “We are all about focusing on the child.”

The Temptress Brown story has touched many and Entertainment Tonight will broadcast updates on Temptress’ progress at KnowledgePoints.  “Brown’s story is also bringing to light a plight which affects a great number of youngsters across the country.  We hope we can make a difference in their lives by providing them with an opportunity to receive a good education,” said Mr. Helriegel.  “Education gives them the means to fulfill dreams – dreams of becoming the next American Idol or bigger.”

Like every good parent, you want your child to be successful. Once children develop the skills to succeed in school, they will take that confidence in learning with them for the rest of their lives. KnowledgePoints® Learning Centers offer affordable and proven tutoring programs in Reading, Writing, Math, Study Skills, Geometry and Algebra for grades Pre-K-12. Our learning center tutors are committed to working with parents, classroom teachers, and students to ensure success. We employee only certified teachers to deliver our proven program, a program developed by educators.  We have documented results showing that children enrolled in our centers average 1.5 grade level improvement in 40 hours of instruction. KnowledgePoints Learning Centers help kids build skills and gain the confidence to succeed.  Whether your child needs help or just needs to be challenged, KnowledgePoints has a solution.  Call Jim Brown, Director of Learning, today at our new Clinton location for a free diagnostic assessment to pinpoint your child’s needs.  Upper Level Wal-Mart Plaza, Clinton, NJ.

• phone: 908-730-0188
• web: www.knowledgepoints.com/clinton