Houghton Mifflin Co. News Release - March 12, 2007

Houghton Mifflin Launches Learning Technology Division

BOSTON — March 12, 2007 — Houghton Mifflin Company today announced the launch of a new division, Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology. Responding to customer demand for a seamless, comprehensive print and technology-based learning solution, Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology becomes the industry's premier provider of integrated learning tools.

Formed shortly after the merger of Houghton Mifflin and Riverdeep, the new division will develop and deliver highly engaging, interactive pre-K–12 solutions that inspire innovation and raise student achievement. With a rich portfolio of curriculum-based technology products and services in all subject areas, Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology provides a powerful, research-proven approach for integrating core and supplemental instruction, intervention, assessment and reporting, professional development, and school-to-home connections. Featured products include Destination Reading , Destination Math, Earobics, SkillsTutor, Larson Learning, and Learning Village, as well as the Edmark House Series and other supplemental technology titles such as Reader Rabbit, Oregon Trail, and Carmen Sandiego that are sold into the education market.

"Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology represents our ability to meet customers' needs at the next level," said Tony Lucki, Houghton Mifflin chairman, president and CEO. "Integrating our content with robust technology and courseware brings a powerful set of tools to more seamlessly drive instruction, assessment, remediation and intervention."

The Company has named Scott Kirkpatrick president of Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology. Previously, Kirkpatrick was vice president of Operations Strategy for Houghton Mifflin.

"Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology brings together many of Houghton Mifflin's best technology assets, and allows us to more effectively leverage those products across the organization," said Kirkpatrick. "As a result, we're able to offer our customers the best tools to meet their specific needs."

About Houghton Mifflin
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Company is one of the leading educational publishers in the United States, with more than $1.4 billion in sales. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Houghton Mifflin merged with Riverdeep, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin, visit www.hmco.com.