NEW YORK, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) today announced that for the second consecutive year it is among the nation's top corporate employers for working mothers having been named to Working Mother magazine's list of 100 Best Companies for 2006.

In recognizing the Corporation, the magazine cited a wide array of family-friendly offerings, such as flexible work arrangements and child care.

"We understand the challenges that many of our employees face in maintaining a successful balance between the responsibilities of work and family life," said Harold McGraw III, chairman, president and CEO of The McGraw-Hill Companies. "That is why we are continually developing programs that support our employees in all of their roles -- on the job, at home and in their communities."

The magazine highlighted several programs that The McGraw-Hill Companies makes available to its employees, including offering the flexibility to choose a shortened week with a compressed schedule, part-time work, job-sharing and telecommuting; child care; bimonthly forums with Mr. McGraw so that employees can talk about balancing their personal and professional lives; health benefits for domestic partners and their children; and scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs.

"The McGraw-Hill Companies is exceptional for its continuing commitment to working mothers, and we salute them for making the 100 Best for the second time," said Carol Evans, CEO of Working Mother Media. "Every year we see companies upping the ante, establishing new paradigms for quality of life among their employees and redefining the status quo for workplaces across the country. Among the many worthy entrants, the winners really set the gold standard."

In surveying the companies that applied for this year's list, Working Mother gave particular weight to questions in two areas: flexible scheduling, the most critical benefit for working mothers; and leave time, because it is essential for parents to be able to take time off from work, whether it is several months to bond with newborns or several years to be at home with children during their most formative years.

For more information on Working Mother 100 Best Companies visit http://www.workingmother.com.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies:

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 290 offices in 38 countries. Sales in 2005 were $6.0 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com.

Release issued: September 25, 2006

SOURCE The McGraw-Hill Companies

Contact: Media Relations Contacts The McGraw-Hill Companies Steven H. Weiss Vice President, Corporate Communications +1-212-512-2247 office +1-917-699-9389 mobile weissh@mcgraw-hill.com Jason Feuchtwanger Senior Manager, Media Relations +1-212-512-3151 office +1-347-419-4169 mobile jason_feuchtwanger@mcgraw-hill.com