Year 2012 Press Releases
Nook Media Announces Strategic Investment By Pearson
New York, NY and London (Dec. 28, 2012) – NOOK Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Barnes … Continue reading
Que Publishing Releases Pottermore Secrets and Mysteries Revealed: The Unofficial Guide to Pottermore.com
Your Training at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Awaits! Indianapolis, Ind. – December 6, 2012 – … Continue reading
Rutgers Partners with Pearson to Expand Access and Offer Greater Variety of Fully Online Graduate Degree Programs
Partnership offers new services, technology and content New Brunswick, NJ, December 17, 2012 For more than a … Continue reading
TrainingIndustry.com Recognizes Pearson as one of the Top Workforce Development Providers for 2012
Boston, December 17, 2012 Pearson announced today that TrainingIndustry.com named it one of the Top Workforce Development Providers … Continue reading
High Schoolers and Families Invited to Live Twitter Chat: Q&A with School Guidance Counselor about College, Career, and Life after Graduation
– Leading virtual school provider Connections Academy welcomes students from traditional and online schools alike; adds live … Continue reading
Tagged Connections Academy, Guidance Counselors, Live Twitter chat, Twitter
Pearson’s iBooks Textbooks Honored as Best of 2012 in “Tech & Learning” Awards of Excellence
Biology and Common Core Math Multimedia Textbooks Bring Learning to Life New York, NY December 04, 2012 … Continue reading
Blackboard and Pearson Announce International Content Integration Partnership
Market-leading LMS and World’s Leading Learning Companies Bring Seamless Transition Between Pearson’s MyLab & Mastering and Blackboard … Continue reading
Pearson and Non-Profit Flipped Learning Network Partner as Momentum for New Classroom Model Grows Nationally
Students Study Lessons through Videos at Home; Schooltime Focuses on Interactive Collaboration with Teachers & Peers Tampa, … Continue reading
Tagged Education, flipped learning, Flipped Learning Network, Pearson, Professional development
American Samoa Department of Education Partners With Pearson and Choice Solutions to Deliver a Longitudinal Data System
Improving Student Outcomes by Providing a Single Source for Accurate, Timely, and Actionable Education Data and Reporting … Continue reading
Tagged American Samoa Dept. of Education, Choice Solutions, longitudinal data system, Pearson
Pearson and Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools Partner to Accelerate Quality Civics Education
National Public-Private Coalition Aims to Prepare Today’s Students to be Informed, Engaged Citizens Ready to Maintain Strong … Continue reading
Tagged Campaign for Civic Mission of Schools, civic learning, Pearson
Higher Education Institutions Across the U.S. Achieve Measureable Student Success and Cut Costs Through Innovative Technology Programs
Report Highlights Success of MyLab and Mastering Programs from Pearson Boston, November 12, 2012 — As higher … Continue reading
Pearson Leads “Tech & Learning” Awards of Excellence for Third Consecutive Year
Nine K-20 Digital Learning Tools Named the Best of 2012 in Prestigious Ed-Tech Awards Program NEW YORK … Continue reading
Tagged awards of excellence, digital learning tools, Pearson, Tech & Learning
Educational Institutions Partner with Pearson to Improve Management and Sharing of Digital Learning Content
Growing volume and range of content used by institutions fuels adoption of EQUELLA® digital repository DENVER, CO … Continue reading
Tagged Digital Repository, Equella, learning assets, Open Educational Resources, Pearson
OpenClass from Pearson Breaks Through to Learning at Scale
OpenClass celebrates first year success with accelerated adoption rates, debuting new social and mobile features, plus dedicated … Continue reading
Practicing Math Skills Turns Into a Trip to the Arcade With Popular Funbrain Math Games Now Featured on myMathUniverse From Pearson
Free Middle-Grades Math Site Adds New Channel NEW YORK – Nov. 6, 2012 – Practicing math will … Continue reading
Tagged Funbrain, Funbrain's Math Arcade, learning-based games, middle-grades math, myMathUniverse
Pearson Breaks Through to a New World of Learning at EDUCAUSE 2012
Innovative Online, Social and Mobile Technologies Create Personalized Teaching and Learning Experiences Boston, Ma. November 05, 2012 … Continue reading
Tagged EDUCAUSE, Equella, LearningStudio, OpenClass, Pearson, Personalized learning, Project Blue Sky
Pearson Announces Project Blue Sky: A Cloud-based, Content Service that Breaks Through to Open Educational Resources
Leverages Silicon Valley Non-Profit Gooru’s Powerful Search Engine Boston, Ma. November 05, 2012 Pearson today announced Project Blue … Continue reading
Tagged digital course content, Gooru, LearningStudio, Open Educational Resources, OpenClass, Pearson, Project Blue Sky
Vote Today for Tomorrow’s Leaders in Finalist Round of “If We Were President” Contest
Five Creative Classroom Projects Vie for 2013 “Inauguration” in WeAreTeachers and Pearson Program Designed to Immerse Students … Continue reading
Pearson and Bertelsmann agree consumer publishing partnership: Penguin and Random House to combine, creating the world’s leading trade publisher
October 29, 2012 Pearson and Bertelsmann today announce an agreement to create the world’s leading consumer publishing … Continue reading
Tagged Bertelsmann, leading consumer publishing organization, Pearson, Penguin, Random House
Pearson Extends Public Beta for Q-interactive
Qualified Clinicians Invited to Experience Evolutionary New Tool for Delivering Interactive Assessments To allow even more qualified … Continue reading
Tagged diagnostic interactive assessments, Pearson, Q-interactive
Pearson’s NES (National Evaluation Series) Teacher Certification Tests Now Available at 1,000 Secure Test Centers Worldwide
Arizona and New Mexico Add NES Tests to State Teacher Licensure Testing Programs Momentum continues to … Continue reading
Tagged National Evaluation Series, Pearson NES, teacher licensure testing
Solano Community College Partners with Pearson to Reduce Costs and Increase Access to Higher Education
Integrated Digital Content and Technology Platform Solution Addresses Recent Cuts to California Community College Funding Solano Community … Continue reading
MEDIA ADVISORY: New Models for Evaluating Educator Effectiveness Explored in Webinar From Pearson’s K-12 Research & Innovation Network
Leading Experts in Innovative Ways of Measuring Teacher Performance Slated to Present New York — October 23, … Continue reading
Pearson Canada Announces New CEO
Dan Lee to succeed Allan Reynolds as Chief Executive Officer Ontario — October 23, 2012 – Pearson … Continue reading
Tagged CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Content Management, Dan Lee, Pearson, Pearson Canada, Pearson ERPI
Alleyoop Joins Get Schooled and Celebrity Ambassadors Ciara and Chris Pine to Motivate Attendance
Delivering Sizzle of Celebs With Content That Pops for Get Schooled’s Fall Attendance Challenge BOSTON, MA– Oct … Continue reading
College Faculty Survey Finds Their Use of Social Media Has Evolved
New survey from Babson Survey Research Group and Pearson cites fewer barriers to adoption, with emphasis on … Continue reading
Tagged Babson Survey Research Group, college faculty, Pearson, Social Media, social media survey
Pearson Statement on Edublogs Service Interruption
Pearson apologizes for any inconvenience caused to users and readers of blogs hosted by Edublogs this week. … Continue reading
Tagged Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Edublogs, James Farmer, Pearson
PEARSON ACQUIRES EMBANETCOMPASS
Expands capacity and extends leadership to meet fast-growing demand for online learning in higher education October 16, … Continue reading
Connections Education, Leading Virtual Education Provider, Honored with Multiple Awards for Curriculum Excellence
– Wins Span Elementary to High School, Virtual Dissection to Chinese Language – BALTIMORE, October 15, 2012 … Continue reading
Tagged ComputED Gazette, Connection Academy, Connections Education, E-learning, EDDIE Awards, Pearson, Virtual education
Texas Southmost College Partners with Pearson to Launch Innovative All-Digital Content Delivery Programs
Partnership to Support TSC as a New, Independent Community College in Fall 2013 Texas Southmost College (TSC) … Continue reading
Pearson To Host Leading Researchers and Practitioners from across Higher Education at Social Media Teaching and Learning Conference
One-day event to discuss trends and best practices for the use of social media in higher education … Continue reading
Manhattan Beach Unified School District Selects Pearson’s PowerSchool as New Student Information System
PowerSchool Will Provide Advanced Functionality and 21st Century Collaboration for Student Success RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – Oct. … Continue reading
Pearson Collaborates with Cerner to Create First Evidence-Based Electronic Health Records Learning Experience
RealEHRPrep Helps Nursing Programs Train Career-Ready Graduates UPPER SADDLE RIVER, New Jersey—September 27, 2012—Pearson is collaborating with … Continue reading
Tagged Cerner, evidence-based electronic health records, Nursing, Pearson, RealEHRPrep
Pearson Launches New Early Edition eBook Service
Readers Get Early Access to iOS 6 Programming and Development Titles Before Books are Published INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– … Continue reading
Tagged Early Edition multi-format eBooks, Pearson, Pearson Technology Group
You May Now Open Your Test Tablets
THE Journal – Dian Schaffhauser 25-Sept As more schools invest in student iPad programs, one question still unanswered … Continue reading
Tagged assessments, Education, High-stakes testing, IPad, Tests
Major improvement in discipline in Huntsville schools as digital learning is launched
PRESS RELEASE FROM HUNTSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS Student suspensions down 56 percent this year as students work with … Continue reading
San Diego Unified School District Selects Pearson’s Powerschool as New Student Information System
PowerSchool will provide advanced functionality and collaboration for student success SAN DIEGO, Calif. – September 17, 2012 … Continue reading
Pearson Honored for Commitment to Work-Life Success
Accolades Received from Alliance for Work-Life Progress and Working Mother Magazine New York, NY – September 18, … Continue reading
Tagged National Association for Female Executives, Pearson, Workingmother.com
Pearson and Higher Education Institutions Partner to Address Demands of Today’s Workforce
Comprehensive Online Training Solutions Designed to Align Needs of Community with Skills of the Workforce BOSTON—September 17, … Continue reading
Ohio School District’s ‘Flipped’ Math Program Puts Students in the Driver’s Seat
Hilliard City Schools and Pearson Turn the Tables with Customized Learning Tools for High School Math September 17, … Continue reading
Tagged customized learning tools, flipped classroom, Hilliard City Schools, Math, MathXL, online learning tool, Pearson
Pearson’s eText Platform Honored as InformationWeek’s “Best Emerging Technology: Enterprise Mobility”
“Anytime, Anywhere” Digital Database Receives Value Honors 2012 Award New York, NY – September 11, 2012– Pearson, … Continue reading
New Curriculum, Instructional Support from Pearson Expected to Spread Big Math Gains to Other Subjects
PRESS RELEASE from Bellevue, NE School District Bellevue, Nebraska Board of Education approves plan to boost academic … Continue reading
Educators Can Engage in Discussion of Challenges of Transitioning to the Common Core in Webinar From Pearson’s K-12 Research & Innovation Network
Registration Now Open for First in Series, “Innovations in Education: Field Notes,” Featuring Leading Practitioners in Educational … Continue reading
“If We Were President” Contest for America’s Classrooms Announced
WeAreTeachers and Pearson Sponsor Program for Teachers to Immerse Students in Civics Education, Build Collaboration and Problem … Continue reading
Tagged civics education, If I Were President contest, online learning exchange, Pearson, WeAreTeachers
Critical Thinking University Launches to Teach Dynamic Problem-Solving, Decision-Making and Thinking Skills
Interactive Courses From Pearson TalentLens Leverage Real-World Business Scenarios to Build Critical Thinking Skills A sample from … Continue reading
Connections Academy Virtual School Students Head Back to School
2012-2013 school year marks the start of the second decade of serving students, delivering innovative, high-quality virtual … Continue reading
California State University Selects Pearson to Launch Cal State Online
Fully online program to increase access to higher education for students. Long Beach, CA, August 22, 2012 … Continue reading
Tagged Cal State Online, California State University, eCollege, Higher Education
Henry County Schools Implements Pearson’s Schoolnet in Time for Start of School
Web-based instructional management system will serve districts’ more than 40,000 students. New York, NY, August 22, 2012 … Continue reading
USGBC and Pearson Partner to Launch Online Program for LEED Green Associate Credential
New Online Program Targets 3,000 People for LEED Credentials Annually Washington, DC, August 20, 2012 — The … Continue reading
Alleyoop Launches Into Science With NASA eClips, National Science Foundation and Other STEM Leaders
BOSTON, MA–(Marketwire – Aug 16, 2012) – STEM might be the most important four letters for a … Continue reading
Tagged Adaptive Curriculum, Alleyoop, Brightstorm, NASA eClips, National Science Foundation, Patrick JMT, Pearson, Scientific Minds, STEM, Virtual Nerd
ASU Colleges at Lake Havasu City Partners with Pearson to Increase Access to ASU Programs
Part of ASU’s Effort to Offer More Affordable Options to Students in Local Communities LAKE HAVASU CITY, … Continue reading
Statement by Dr. Walter (Denny) Way, Senior Vice President for Measurement Services, Regarding the Use of Item Response Theory to Score Standardized Tests
August 2, 2012 – We’d like to set the record straight on recent news coverage about UT-Austin … Continue reading
Clinicians Invited to Experience Digital Platform, Leveraging the Power of Technology to Transform Interactive Assessment
Pearson Previews Q-interactive at American Psychological Association Annual Conference ORLANDO – Aug. 2, 2012 – Today at … Continue reading
Pearson Launches Concussion Management Assessment to Protect the Future of Student Athletes
Affordable, easy-to-use test, resource portal to address growing public health issue unveiled San Antonio, TX — August … Continue reading
Tagged concussion management assessment, Concussion Vital Signs, Pearson
Connections Education and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Announce Partnership
– Initiative Launches “TMCF Collegiate Academy” Blended Schools, Marking the Organization’s First Direct Major Entry into Secondary … Continue reading
Northern Arizona University and Pearson Partner to Launch Region’s First Competency-based Online Learning Programs
NAU and Pearson to design more than 90 online courses that align with program competencies, powered by … Continue reading
Pearson And Accessibility
July 10, 2012 — Today marks the start of the Association on Higher Education And Accessibility (AHEAD) … Continue reading
Blackboard and Pearson Launch Integration for MyLab / Mastering and Blackboard Learn
Partnership Makes Leading Digital Solutions Available in Market-Leading Learning Platform WASHINGTON, DC – July 2, 2012 … Continue reading
Tagged Blackboard, Blackboard Learn, digital solution, Education, Learning management system, MyLab/Mastering, Pearson
New THINK Now! Training Designed to Help Employees Master Effective Critical Thinking
Half-Day Workshops From Pearson TalentLens Allow Individuals to Change Their Thinking, Change Their Lives Bloomington, Minn. June … Continue reading
Pearson Announces Deeper Integration Between EQUELLA 5.2 Digital Repository and Moodle Learning Management System
Seamless integration of EQUELLA within Moodle creates a user-friendly solution that enhances both platforms to the benefit … Continue reading
Tagged Digital library, Digital Repository, EQUELLA 5.2, Learning management system, Moodle, Moodle 2.3, Pearson
Pearson Named A TrainingIndustry.com Top 20 Content Development Company
Annual List Recognizes Leading Companies in Training and Professional Development New York, June 25, 2012 Pearson announced … Continue reading
Pearson’s WriteToLearn Now Optimized for iPad, Featuring Adaptive Vocabulary Development
Previewed at ISTE 2012, Award-Winning Online Tool, Aligned to Common Core Standards, Takes Support for English Language … Continue reading
At ISTE 2012, Pearson Launches Cost-Effective, Comprehensive Online Learning Platform for Grades 6-12
New GradPoint™ Program Offers More than 150 Standards-based Core, Elective, Honors and Advanced Placement® Curricula San Diego … Continue reading
Gamified, Online Standards Mastery Program Opens Doors for Real-time Classroom Measurement
At ISTE 2012 Pearson Launches New Zeos Program to Engage Students in Content and Skill Assessment San … Continue reading
Tagged Common Core, Education, Educational Assessment, gamification, ISTE, Pearson, standards mastery, Student Engagement, Test preparation, Zeos
Digital Solutions for Personalizing Learning Take Center Stage at ISTE 2012
Pearson’s Innovative Technologies Span Curriculum, Devices, Platforms; Support Schools’ Move to Common Core State Standards San Diego, … Continue reading
Tagged dash class, Education, GradPoint, IBook, IPad, ISTE 2012, mobile apps, online learning exchange, pd21, Pearson, PowerSchool, Principal Compass, San Diego, Schoolnet for PowerSchool, WriteToLearn, Zeos
Huntsville City Schools Approves Groundbreaking Move to Digital Learning for All Students
Pearson 1:1 Learning, digital textbooks to help transform education for college and career-ready students. Huntsville, AL, June … Continue reading
Tagged Education, Huntsville Alabama, Huntsville City Schools, Pearson Education
Vote for Summer Learning!
With an eye on the upcoming election, these fun top ten summer learning activities keep kids engaged … Continue reading
Pearson’s Observational Assessments for Young Children Approved for Adoption by Pennsylvania Early-Learning Programs
Work Sampling System and the Ounce Scale Reviewed by State Office of Child Development and Early Learning … Continue reading
Newton Public Schools Selects Pearson’s Schoolnet for PowerSchool as New Instructional Management System
Powerful Tools Available for “Smaller Districts” to Raise Productivity Rancho Cordova, Calif., June 11, 2012 — Today … Continue reading
Tagged IMS, instructional management system, newton school district, PowerSchool, SchoolNet
30,000 Brains Are Better Than One: Alleyoop’s New Super Brain Helps Kids Learn Better
BOSTON, MA — June 6 — Think about your favorite teacher — she likely does a great … Continue reading
Tagged Alleyoop, Education, game-driven learning, gamification, Pearson, Personalized learning, recommendation engine, Tutoring
Pearson’s Matthew Gaertner Honored With 2011 Charles F. Elton Best Paper Award
Award-Winning Research Focuses on New Approach to Affirmative Action New Orleans, June 06, 2012 Today, Matthew Gaertner, … Continue reading
Pearson’s Paul McFall Receives Association of American Publisher’s Highest Award
Honored for Career Dedicated to Improving Education Washington, DC, June 05, 2012 Recognizing a lifetime of dedication … Continue reading
Tagged AAP, Association of American Publishers, Education, lifetime achievement, Mary McNulty Award, Paul McFall, Pearson, Publishing
Texas Students Realize Strong Gains in Achievement After Completing Cogmed Working Memory Training
Teachers Report Improved Grades, Higher Levels of Concentration and Retention Bloomington, MN June 4, 2012 A deficit … Continue reading
91% of Parents Give Connections Academy, Leading Virtual School Provider, Top Marks for 10th Consecutive Year
– Annual Parent Satisfaction Survey Reveals Satisfaction with High-Quality, Challenging Curriculum, Teachers, and More – BALTIMORE, MD … Continue reading
Tagged Connections Academy, Education, online school, parent satisfaction survey, Pearson, Virtual school
Classrooms of the Future Coming to School District 93
Students will shift to digital learning with iPads, Airbooks in new 1:1 Learning initiative BLOOMINGDALE, IL — … Continue reading
Tagged 1:1, 1:1 Learning, Bloomingdale, Community Consolidated School District 93, digital learning, IL, Pearson, Pearson Education
Coppin State University, Pearson Partner to Launch University’s First Online Bachelor’s Program
Historically Black College and University to Offer Online Management Degree beginning in September 2012 BALTIMORE—June 4, 2012—Coppin … Continue reading
Atlanta Charter School Closes Learning Gaps, Puts Students on Path to Success with AIMSweb from Pearson
Innovative Assessment and Data Management System Is “Key Piece” to Successful RTI Initiative Atlanta, GA, May 29, … Continue reading
Tagged Charter school, Education, Educational Assessment, Pearson, Response to intervention, RTI
Pascagoula School District Selects Pearson’s PowerSchool as New Student Information System and Schoolnet as Instructional Management System
Products will serve Pascagoula’s more than 7,000 students. Rancho Cordova, CA, May 29, 2012 — Today Pearson … Continue reading
Tagged Pascagoula School District, PowerSchool, Student Information System
Pearson to acquire GlobalEnglish Corporation for $90 million
Pearson’s world-leading English learning business strengthens its position in the corporate market Pearson, the world’s leading learning … Continue reading
Wall Street Institute Celebrates 40 Years of Teaching English
BALTIMORE, May 23, 2012 — Wall Street Institute, the world’s premier provider of English language instruction for … Continue reading
Classrooms of the future coming to Schuyler-Industry
Students to learn with iPads, MacBooks and digital curriculum Wednesday: Community Unit School District 5 school board … Continue reading
Connections Education to Open New “Blended” High Schools for the 2012-2013 School Year
Nexus Academy Schools are a Tuition-Free, Public High School Option; A Rigorous College-Preparatory Curriculum Combining the Best … Continue reading
High-Performing Ohio School District Aims to Create “Great Mathematical Thinkers” With Interactive All-Digital Middle Grades Program
digits From Pearson Fully Aligned to Common Core State Standards Milford, Ohio, May 17, 2012 – Middle schoolers … Continue reading
Tagged Common Core State Standards, Curriculum, Education, Mathematics, Middle school, Ohio, Ohio Department of Education, Student
The Juilliard School and Connections Education Launch Juilliard eLearning, the Conservatory’s First-Ever Online Courses
Performing Arts and Virtual Education Leaders to Develop and Deliver Online Arts Education Courses for K-12 Students … Continue reading
Tagged Connections Education, Juilliard eLearning, Juilliard School, online courses, Pearson
Pearson’s CourseConnect Wins 2012 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Award
Customizable Courseware for Blended and Online Learning Honored as Best Postsecondary Instructional Solution New York, May 15, … Continue reading
New York Institute of Finance Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Leading Financial Training Organization Serves Clients Globally New York, NY, May 15, 2012 –Launched in 1922 by … Continue reading
Pearson Supports Advanced Placement Summer Institute Training for Teachers
Complimentary eTexts and MyLabs/Mastering Digital Resources Provided to Help Promote College- and Career Readiness For Students New … Continue reading
Tagged Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement exams, Education, Pearson
Pearson and Panopto Partner to Deliver Knowledge Capture Technology for the Professional Market
Panopto an Easy-to-Use, Cost-Effective Addition to Pearson’s Professional Training Offerings Denver, CO, May 08, 2012 — Plummeting … Continue reading
Pearson Partners with LearnSomething to Expand Professional Training Solutions
Workforce Training to Assist Corporations, Unions, Government Agencies and Associations Boston, MA, May 04, 2012 – Pearson today … Continue reading
School Superintendents Hear from Expert on Strategies for Sustaining Instructional Improvement at National Center for Education Research & Technology Conference
Pearson Researcher Dr. Bradley Ermeling Shares Compelling Findings on Continuous Improvement and “Learning Teams” Long Beach, California, … Continue reading
Tagged Common Core State Standards Initiative, Education, Pearson Learning Teams
Pearson Announces Cite 2012 Award Recipients
Awards Honor Higher Ed Tech Leaders for Excellence in Online Learning Denver, May 02, 2012 – Two instructors … Continue reading
Tagged eCollege, Education, eLearning, Higher Education, Pearson LearningStudio
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Announces New Exam Partner
BETHESDA, Md., May 2, 2012 — Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), a leading information security certification body, … Continue reading
Tagged GIAC, Global Information Assurance Certification, Pearson, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE
Commonwealth Connections Academy Team Becomes First Cyber School Finalist at National Engineering Challenge
Virtual high school team from Pennsylvania captured second place in 2012 National Real World Design Challenge Commonwealth … Continue reading
Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) Field Test Under Way
More Than 25 States, 180 Educator Preparation Programs Participating in Performance-Based Assessment, Centered on Student Learning Bloomington, … Continue reading
Pearson’s Award-Winning Online Tool Now Provides Improved Detection and Correction of Grammar and Mechanics
New Version of WriteToLearn Showcased at 2012 International Reading Association Conference Chicago, April 30, 2012 – Good grammar … Continue reading
Tagged International Reading Association, Pearson, United States, WriteToLearn
Teachers to Preview Pearson’s Reading Street Common Core ©2013 at International Reading Association Convention
K-6 Program Coherent with Newest “Publishers’ Criteria” of Rigorous Standards for English Language Arts Chicago, April 30, … Continue reading
English Language Learners become Historians for California’s National History Day
Sunday: Students to be honored by Pearson for top history projects, use of academic English in the … Continue reading
Connections Education, Leading Virtual Education Provider, Wins Three 2012 BESSIE Awards for Exemplary Educational Software
– Chinese, OK State History Courses and Science Simulation Tools Honored – BALTIMORE, April 26, 2012 – … Continue reading
Tagged BESSIE Awards, ComputED Gazette, Connection Academy, Connections Education, Pearson, Virtual education
Escondido Union High School District Creates Customized English Language Arts Program to Promote Critical Thinking
School Leaders, Pearson Collaborate on New Learning Materials Escondido, California, April 26, 2012 — Seniors at Escondido … Continue reading
Actress and Math Expert Danica McKellar Featured on New myMathUniverse, Free Site for Middle School Students from Pearson
Unveiled at 2012 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, New Portal Designed to Show Kids “Math … Continue reading
Solar Energy International Chooses Pearson for Professional Textbook Series
Print and Digital Texts for Careers in the Growing Renewable Energy Sector CARBONDALE, Colorado, April 25, 2012 … Continue reading
Tagged eText, IPad, Pearson, Renewable energy, Solar energy
Pearson Announces EQUELLA 5.2 Digital Repository Solution
Learning Content Management System Adds Enhanced Search, Stronger Integrations with the LMS Denver, April 24, 2012 — … Continue reading
Rural School District in South Dakota Boosts Teachers’ Professional Growth with Education Technology on the iPad®
New Observation and Evaluation Tool Enhances Educator Effectiveness Beresford, South Dakota – April 23, 2012 – Beresford … Continue reading
Bryan College Partners with Pearson to Launch Online Workforce Education Program
Coursework Aimed at Providing Students with Skills Training Springfield, Missouri, April 19, 2012 — Bryan College has … Continue reading
Tagged Bryan College, Education, eLearning, Higher Education, Pearson Education
Ivy Tech Community College Selects Pearson’s Propero to Expand Access to Learning
Pearson’s Propero a New Service to Increase Access to Higher Education Boston, MA, April 18, 2012 — … Continue reading
Colorado Connections Academy Teacher Receives Outstanding Online Teacher Recognition
Colorado Department of Education Honors Justin Siddall with Distinguished Award in Secondary Education ENGLEWOOD,CO (April 18, 2012) – This … Continue reading
Pearson Partners with American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute to Distribute Content and Professional Credential
Exclusive agreement includes higher education and high school materials New York, NY, April 16, 2012 — Pearson … Continue reading
Schools and students across the country receive free children’s books and access to free digital library
We Give Books ReadMobile tour kicks off in Lone Star State Ft. Worth, TX, April 16, 2012 … Continue reading
Pearson Connects Digital Solution for Response to Intervention to Common Core Math
Powerful RTI Assessment Tool, AIMSweb, Now Links to Lessons in enVisionMATH Common Core and focusMATH Intensive Intervention … Continue reading
NovaNET Courseware Helps English Language Learners, Struggling Readers Master Content, Build Literacy Skills With Texthelp’s Text-to-Speech Technology
SpeechStream Now Embedded in Pearson’s Award-Winning Digital Learning Curriculum Phoenix, April 10, 2012 — More than 5 … Continue reading
SuccessMaker’s Adaptive Learning Model Accelerates Achievement for Young Learners
New Jersey Charter School Achieves Adequate Yearly Progress When Students Learn With Pearson’s K-8 Personalized Program Phoenix, … Continue reading
Tagged Adequate Yearly Progress, Education, Learning, Pearson, SuccessMaker
Classrooms of the Future Coming to Jerseyville: Students to Learn from Mobile Learning Devices, Digital Textbooks
Jersey CUSD 100 teams with Pearson 1:1 Learning for major tech move to help teachers prepare every … Continue reading
Iowa Community College Online Consortium Increases Access to Learning, Improves Student Success Rates, Using Pearson’s Technology and Services
ICCOC Extends Pearson Contract to Power Online Learning Programs West Burlington, IA, April 09, 2012 — The … Continue reading
Tagged eCollege, Education, eLearning, Pearson, Pearson LearningStudio
Tech-savvy Kansas School District Opts for Literature Program Developed to Meet Rigorous Common Core State Standards
El Dorado educators personalize learning with emphasis on digital resources El Dorado, Kansas, April 09, 2012 — … Continue reading
OpenClass Honored With 2012 Cool Tool Award for Best Learning Management System From EdTech Digest
More Than 3,000 Installations of OpenClass to Date DENVER – April 5, 2012 – Pearson’s OpenClass is … Continue reading
Tagged Cool Tool Awards, EdTech Digest, Learning management system, OpenClass, Pearson
Georgia’s James Madison Online High School Partners with Pearson to Create e-Texts for its 30,000 Students
23 Print and Digital Custom Curriculum Courses Coherent with Common Core State Standards Norcross, Georgia, April 05, … Continue reading
Connections Academy Virtual Public Schools Open Enrollment for the 2012-2013 School Year
Leading Virtual School Provider Kicks Off Second Decade of Delivering Innovative Public School Option Baltimore (April 3, … Continue reading
Tagged Connections Academy, Education, Pearson, Virtual education, virtual public schools, Virtual school
Pearson and SchoolMessenger Collaborate to Increase Communication between the District, Schools, and Parents
Turnkey Access For PowerSchool Customers RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – April 2, 2012 – Today Pearson (NYSE:PSO) announced … Continue reading
Tagged Pearson, PowerSchool, SchoolMessenger, Student Information System
Internationally Renowned Professor Michael Padilla Earns Highest Honor From National Science Teachers Association
Pearson Congratulates Author of Award-Winning and Bestselling Middle Grades Science Programs on Prestigious Recognition Indianapolis, March 30, … Continue reading
Pearson Announces OpenClass Sessions for Cite 2012
More than 3,000 Installations of OpenClass to Date DENVER—March 29, 2012—OpenClass, the first full-featured learning environment that … Continue reading
Pearson CEO Will Ethridge Participates in Obama Administration Working Group on Digital Textbooks
Washington, DC, March 29, 2012 — Today, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan … Continue reading
New iBooks for iPad and Digital Curriculum Programs Featured at 2012 National Science Teachers Association Conference
Pearson Authors Share Their Expertise in Workshops & Sessions on Top Trends in Science Education INDIANAPOLIS, March … Continue reading
Tagged Education, eText, IBook, IPad, National Science Teachers Association, Pearson, Science education, University of Colorado-Boulder
Pearson Canada Announces New Partnership with ASCD
Educators Will Now Have Access to ASCD’s Premier Resources and Online Professional Development Toronto, Ontario (March 29, … Continue reading
Pearson Leads 2012 EdTech Digest Awards Program With 11 Finalists
Cutting-edge digital and mobile learning technology spanning preK-20 education recognized as “cool tools.” New York, NY, March … Continue reading
Individualized, Digital Curriculum Bolsters Alternative Education at Massachusetts’ Old Rochester Regional High School
Flexible Technology Helps Non-traditional Students Stay in School, Achieve Academically Mattapoisett, Massachusetts – March 28, 2012 – … Continue reading
Tagged digital courseware, NovaNet, Old Rochester Regional High School, Pearson
Rural Indiana Middle Schoolers Join Thousands of Students Nationwide Learning With 100 Percent Digital Math Program
Fully Aligned to Common Core State Standards, digits Frees Teachers From Administrative Tasks, Increases Time for Working … Continue reading
Pearson to Host Higher Education Technology Leaders at Cite 2012
13TH Annual Event for Online Learning Trends and Best Practices DENVER—March 26, 2012—Pearson today announced the details … Continue reading
ASCD and Pearson Debut New Online Professional Development Tool Principal Compass at Association’s 67th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show
New Online Platform Aligned to Robert Marzano’s Framework for Principal Growth and Development Philadelphia, PA (03/25/12)—Today at … Continue reading
Georgia Connections Academy Expanding—Teens Statewide Have New Virtual High School Option
– Georgia’s Public Cyber Charter School to Add Comprehensive High School Program for the 2012–13 School Year; Information … Continue reading
Pearson Higher Education Announces Major Investment in Nursing Education with Readypoint™ Nursing
First Program to Fully Integrate Learning with Assessment to Prepare Nurses for Practice; Technology Provides Unprecedented Insight … Continue reading
Digital learning trailblazer at New Orleans tech summit: ‘Turn YouTube generation’s awe of technology into real gains in the classroom’
New Orleans, LA (March 20, 2012) – As experts gather in New Orleans Thursday for a summit … Continue reading
Pearson Leads 2012 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards With 11 Finalists
Digital and Mobile Learning Technology Innovations for PreK-20 Education Earn Highest Number of Honors for Third Consecutive … Continue reading
Tagged 2012, CODiE, Education, finalist, Pearson, Software & Information Industry Association
Pearson Announces Online Program to Help Teachers Develop Their Personal Technology Skills for Today’s 21st Century Classrooms
pd21 Professional Development Creates Computer-Savvy Educators to Enhance Student Achievement March 20, 2012. Boston, MA. Wikis. Blogs. … Continue reading
Tagged ASCD, Edvation, online tools, Pearson, Professional development
100 Percent Digital Math Program Reinvents Learning for Northwest Indiana Middle Schoolers
digits From Pearson Cuts Teacher Administrative Tasks in Half, Allowing More Time for Students Munster, Ind., March … Continue reading
Tagged Mathematics, Middle school, Mike Evans, School Town of Munster, Teacher, Wilbur Wright Middle School
Pearson Wins First Place Awards in New York Book Show
Titles Honored for Innovative Book Designs New York, NY – March 16, 2012 – Nine of Pearson’s … Continue reading
Tagged book design, Book Industry Guild of New York, New York Book Show, Pearson
New Survey From the Pearson Foundation Finds Dramatic Increase in Tablet Ownership Among College Students and High School Seniors
Majority of college students prefer digital books over print Students believe tablets will replace textbooks within five … Continue reading
Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards Renews With Pearson VUE
Bloomington, Minn., March 13, 2012 – Pearson VUE, the leader in secure high-stakes testing, announced this month … Continue reading
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Louisiana Connections Academy to Expand
State Board of Education Increases Student Enrollment at Virtual Charter School; May Serve 1000 Students in Grades … Continue reading
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SXSW line-up to showcase iBooks from Pearson, digital classrooms of tomorrow
On Stage: Interactive textbooks and other digital instructional programs expected to transform the education experience for Facebook … Continue reading
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Florida School Children to Make History of their Own, Switching to Digital Social Studies Lessons
Florida education officials approve Pearson social studies among new digital materials available for schools across the state … Continue reading
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Cyber School Team from Commonwealth Connections Academy Wins First Place in Pennsylvania Real World Design Competition
Only Cyber School in the State-level Competition; Virtual School Students to Compete in Upcoming National Competition against … Continue reading
Smarthinking Launches Liberal Arts Math Online Tutoring Support Services
New Addition Expands Live, On-Demand Assistance to Increase Student Success Washington, D.C., February 22, 2012 — Smarthinking, … Continue reading
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Pearson’s Open Platform Offers Free, Up-to-the-minute Learning Resources for Teachers to Address Real-time Election Issues in the Classroom
Election Series Blog Offers Latest on Campaign Issues and Trends, Gives Educators and Students Forum for Sharing … Continue reading →
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