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The Juilliard School and Connections Education Launch Juilliard eLearning, the Conservatory’s First-Ever Online Courses

Posted on: 05/16/2012

Performing Arts and Virtual Education Leaders to Develop and Deliver Online Arts Education Courses for K-12 Students … Continue reading →

Pearson’s CourseConnect Wins 2012 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Award

Posted on: 05/15/2012

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

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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

Posted on: 05/09/2012

Complimentary eTexts and MyLabs/Mastering Digital Resources Provided to Help Promote College- and Career Readiness For Students New … Continue reading →

Pearson and Panopto Partner to Deliver Knowledge Capture Technology for the Professional Market

Posted on: 05/08/2012

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

Posted on: 05/04/2012

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

Posted on: 05/03/2012

Pearson Researcher Dr. Bradley Ermeling Shares Compelling Findings on Continuous Improvement and “Learning Teams” Long Beach, California, … Continue reading →

Pearson Announces Cite 2012 Award Recipients

Posted on: 05/02/2012

Awards Honor Higher Ed Tech Leaders for Excellence in Online Learning Denver, May 02, 2012 – Two instructors … Continue reading →

Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Announces New Exam Partner

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BETHESDA, Md., May 2, 2012 — Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), a leading information security certification body, … Continue reading →

Commonwealth Connections Academy Team Becomes First Cyber School Finalist at National Engineering Challenge

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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

Posted on: 05/01/2012

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

Posted on: 04/30/2012

New Version of WriteToLearn Showcased at 2012 International Reading Association Conference Chicago, April 30, 2012 – Good grammar … Continue reading →

Teachers to Preview Pearson’s Reading Street Common Core ©2013 at International Reading Association Convention

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K-6 Program Coherent with Newest “Publishers’ Criteria” of Rigorous Standards for English Language Arts Chicago, April 30, … Continue reading →

PowerSchool for Parents Earns 2012 Seal of Approval From The National Parenting Center

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Independent Testers Praise Free App for Helping Parents Stay in Close Touch With Their Children’s Lives at … Continue reading →

English Language Learners become Historians for California’s National History Day

Posted on: 04/27/2012

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

Posted on: 04/26/2012

 – Chinese, OK State History Courses and Science Simulation Tools Honored –  BALTIMORE, April 26, 2012 – … Continue reading →

Escondido Union High School District Creates Customized English Language Arts Program to Promote Critical Thinking

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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

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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

Posted on: 04/25/2012

Print and Digital Texts for Careers in the Growing Renewable Energy Sector CARBONDALE, Colorado, April 25, 2012 … Continue reading →

Pearson Announces EQUELLA 5.2 Digital Repository Solution

Posted on: 04/24/2012

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®

Posted on: 04/23/2012

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

Posted on: 04/19/2012

Coursework Aimed at Providing Students with Skills Training Springfield, Missouri, April 19, 2012 — Bryan College has … Continue reading →

Ivy Tech Community College Selects Pearson’s Propero to Expand Access to Learning

Posted on: 04/18/2012

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

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Colorado Department of Education Honors Justin Siddall with Distinguished Award in Secondary Education ENGLEWOOD,CO (April 18, 2012) – This … Continue reading →

Pearson’s Open Platform Offers Free, Up-to-the-minute Learning Resources for Teachers to Address Real-time Election Issues in the Classroom

Posted on: 04/17/2012

Election Series Blog Offers Latest on Campaign Issues and Trends, Gives Educators and Students Forum for Sharing … Continue reading →

Pearson Partners with American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute to Distribute Content and Professional Credential

Posted on: 04/16/2012

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

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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

Posted on: 04/10/2012

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

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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

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New Jersey Charter School Achieves Adequate Yearly Progress When Students Learn With Pearson’s K-8 Personalized Program Phoenix, … Continue reading →

Classrooms of the Future Coming to Jerseyville: Students to Learn from Mobile Learning Devices, Digital Textbooks

Posted on: 04/09/2012

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

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ICCOC Extends Pearson Contract to Power Online Learning Programs West Burlington, IA, April 09, 2012 — The … Continue reading →

Tech-savvy Kansas School District Opts for Literature Program Developed to Meet Rigorous Common Core State Standards

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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

Posted on: 04/05/2012

More Than 3,000 Installations of OpenClass to Date DENVER – April 5, 2012 – Pearson’s OpenClass is … Continue reading →

Georgia’s James Madison Online High School Partners with Pearson to Create e-Texts for its 30,000 Students

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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

Posted on: 04/03/2012

Leading Virtual School Provider Kicks Off Second Decade of Delivering Innovative Public School Option Baltimore (April 3, … Continue reading →

Pearson and SchoolMessenger Collaborate to Increase Communication between the District, Schools, and Parents

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Turnkey Access For PowerSchool Customers RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – April 2, 2012 – Today Pearson (NYSE:PSO) announced … Continue reading →

Internationally Renowned Professor Michael Padilla Earns Highest Honor From National Science Teachers Association

Posted on: 03/30/2012

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

Posted on: 03/29/2012

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

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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

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Pearson Authors Share Their Expertise in Workshops & Sessions on Top Trends in Science Education INDIANAPOLIS, March … Continue reading →

Pearson Canada Announces New Partnership with ASCD

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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

Posted on: 03/28/2012

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

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Flexible Technology Helps Non-traditional Students Stay in School, Achieve Academically  Mattapoisett, Massachusetts – March 28, 2012 – … Continue reading →

Rural Indiana Middle Schoolers Join Thousands of Students Nationwide Learning With 100 Percent Digital Math Program

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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

Posted on: 03/26/2012

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

Posted on: 03/25/2012

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

Posted on: 03/23/2012

– 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

Posted on: 03/22/2012

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’

Posted on: 03/20/2012

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

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Digital and Mobile Learning Technology Innovations for PreK-20 Education Earn Highest Number of Honors for Third Consecutive … Continue reading →

Pearson Announces Online Program to Help Teachers Develop Their Personal Technology Skills for Today’s 21st Century Classrooms

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pd21 Professional Development Creates Computer-Savvy Educators to Enhance Student Achievement March 20, 2012. Boston, MA. Wikis. Blogs. … Continue reading →

100 Percent Digital Math Program Reinvents Learning for Northwest Indiana Middle Schoolers

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digits From Pearson Cuts Teacher Administrative Tasks in Half, Allowing More Time for Students Munster, Ind., March … Continue reading →

Pearson Wins First Place Awards in New York Book Show

Posted on: 03/16/2012

Titles Honored for Innovative Book Designs New York, NY – March 16, 2012 – Nine of Pearson’s … Continue reading →

New Survey From the Pearson Foundation Finds Dramatic Increase in Tablet Ownership Among College Students and High School Seniors

Posted on: 03/14/2012

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

Posted on: 03/13/2012

Bloomington, Minn., March 13, 2012 – Pearson VUE, the leader in secure high-stakes testing, announced this month … Continue reading →

Louisiana Connections Academy to Expand

Posted on: 03/09/2012

State Board of Education Increases Student Enrollment at Virtual Charter School; May Serve 1000 Students in Grades … Continue reading →

SXSW line-up to showcase iBooks from Pearson, digital classrooms of tomorrow

Posted on: 03/05/2012

On Stage: Interactive textbooks and other digital instructional programs expected to transform the education experience for Facebook … Continue reading →

Strengthening Teacher and Principal Performance: New Guide Offers Best Practices to States and Districts

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Pearson Brings Pragmatic Innovation and Technical Expertise to the Development of Fair, Valid, and Legally Defensible Teacher … Continue reading →

Florida School Children to Make History of their Own, Switching to Digital Social Studies Lessons

Posted on: 02/28/2012

Florida education officials approve Pearson social studies among new digital materials available for schools across the state … Continue reading →

Cyber School Team from Commonwealth Connections Academy Wins First Place in Pennsylvania Real World Design Competition

Posted on: 02/24/2012

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

Posted on: 02/22/2012

New Addition Expands Live, On-Demand Assistance to Increase Student Success Washington, D.C., February 22, 2012 — Smarthinking, … Continue reading →

Pearson Hosts Free Webinars For Educators on Common Core State Standards

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Expert Speakers Include Dr. Maureen McLaughlin, President-elect, International Reading Association; Ken Kay, CEO, EdLeader21; Dr. Maryellen Vogt, … Continue reading →

Johnson County Public Schools Strives to Accelerate Student Literacy Achievement With WriteToLearn From Pearson

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Online Tool Supports Tennessee’s Implementation of Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts Bloomington, MN, February 22, … Continue reading →

Scott Kelby Is Top-Selling U.S. Photography Book Author for 2011

Posted on: 02/21/2012

Peachpit Author Leads in Photography Book Sales, According to Nielsen Bookscan Data Berkeley, CA—February 21, 2012 — … Continue reading →

Classrooms of the Future: New Digital Textbooks and Other Mobile Technology to Help Prepare Texas Students for College and Beyond

Posted on: 02/16/2012

School leaders to participate in conference this week to improve education across the country as the nation … Continue reading →

Independent Study Confirms Middle-Grade Students Surpass Peers When Learning With Pearson Interactive Science

Posted on: 02/15/2012

Inquiry-Based, Hands-on Science Program Builds Scientific Inquiry, Critical-Thinking Skills for All Types of Learners BOSTON – Feb. … Continue reading →

Pearson Introduces Schoolwide Improvement Model at National Summit

Posted on: 02/09/2012

Global Experts Headline Conference with Focus on K-12 Leadership for Systemwide Change Orlando, FL – February 9, … Continue reading →

Brady Publishing Teams with Action Training Systems to Distribute New Emergency Medical Responder Training Programs

Posted on: 02/08/2012

New York — February 7, 2012 — Pearson’s Brady Publishing is partnering with Action Training Systems (ATS) … Continue reading →

New interactive textbooks for iPad, other digital classroom materials premiering at Texas conference for education leaders

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Sneak Preview: Pioneer in digital and mobile learning to showcase programs helping Texas schools dive into technology … Continue reading →

Lt. Governor Guadagno and Mayor Zimmer Announce Pearson, the World’s Leading Learning Company, Will Relocate Professional and Technology Jobs to SJP Properties’ Waterfront Corporate Center III in Hoboken, N.J.

Posted on: 02/07/2012

Pearson will maintain a New Jersey workforce of 1,750 with the completion of the 500,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, sustainable … Continue reading →

Independent Research Confirms Accuracy, Reliability and Validity of Pearson’s Reading Maturity Metric

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Instant Measure of Text Difficulty Now Available Online BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Feb. 7, 2012 – – Independent … Continue reading →

Welcome Alleyoop: Teens Get Ready for College and Life

Posted on: 02/01/2012

Tailored Guidance, Rich Content and Game Dynamics for the Ultimate Win! BOSTON,MA, Feb 01, 2012 — Today … Continue reading →

Independent Research Demonstrates Students Significantly Outperform Peers in Reading Achievement With SuccessMaker Digital Learning

Posted on: 01/31/2012

Students Realize Accelerated Reading Scores, New Levels of Learning Engagement  With Pearson’s K-8 Personalized Adaptive Program CHANDLER, … Continue reading →

SMARTER Balanced and PARCC to Launch New Technology Readiness Tool to Support Transition to Online Assessments

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Pearson to Develop and Support Open Source Tool for Evaluating School Technology and Infrastructure Readiness OLYMPIA, Wash. … Continue reading →

Global Experts Headline Pearson’s National Summit on School Improvement

Posted on: 01/30/2012

Sir Michael Barber and Michael Fullan to Lead Conference for Educators on Implementing Sustainable Systemwide Change Orlando, … Continue reading →

Digital Learning Day is February 1st — Free Online Trivia Game about Technology and Science is a Fun Educational Activity for Kids, Families, Teachers

Posted on: 01/26/2012

Connections Academy’s Quiz Bowl Trivia Challenge is an Interactive, Online Learning Activity – Engage Students, Spark Discussion … Continue reading →

BOMI International Renews Exclusive Contract with Pearson VUE

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Bloomington, Minn., January 26, 2012 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced that it … Continue reading →

Pearson Launches Online Workforce Education to Address Skills Shortage in High Demand, Industry-Based Jobs

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Customizable, Online Training that Meets the Unique Needs of Local Communities MIAMI—January 26, 2012—Pearson, the world’s leading … Continue reading →

Startup Weekend Announces Global Education Partnership with Pearson

Posted on: 01/25/2012

Collaboration will aid and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation in the education industry Seattle, WA, January 25, 2012 … Continue reading →

FETC 2012 Attendees Get First Look at Pearson’s New Suite of Interactive Books for iPad

Posted on: 01/24/2012

Pioneer in Digital and Mobile Technologies to Showcase Stunning Programs That Re-Imagine Textbooks, Transform Learning Orlando, Fla., … Continue reading →

Award-Winning iPad App for Classroom Teacher Support Now Available in the App Store

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Pearson’s Dash Reinvents Teacher Support and Classroom Management Orlando, Fla., January 24, 2012 — Dash, Pearson’s award-winning … Continue reading →

Ripon Unified School Board Approves Connections Academy Virtual Charter School for 2012-2013

Posted on: 01/20/2012

– California Connections Academy @ Ripon to Offer Tuition-Free K-12 Public Education Option for Families – RIPON, … Continue reading →

CAM Community School District Announces Iowa Connections Academy, Statewide Virtual Public School, for 2012-2013

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– District to Offer Tuition-Free K-12 Public Education Option for Families Across Iowa – ANITA, IA (January … Continue reading →

The Montana Commissioner of Insurance Renews Contract with Pearson VUE

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Bloomington, Minn., January 20, 2012 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading →

Pearson Releases New Wave of Interactive Textbooks for Apple’s iPad

Posted on: 01/19/2012

Innovative iBooks textbooks feature Pearson’s respected learning content enhanced with video, audio, assessment, interactive images and 3D … Continue reading →

Pearson Empowers Parents and Students with PowerSchool Mobile for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad

Posted on: 01/18/2012

New Apps Track Real-Time Grades, Homework, Attendance, and More with Facebook and Twitter Integration NEW YORK – … Continue reading →

Pearson and Monster Partner to Improve Workforce Readiness and Job Placement at Private Sector and Career Colleges

Posted on: 01/17/2012

Wide Range of Solutions to Guide Curriculum and Program Design Boston, MA, January 17, 2012 — Pearson, … Continue reading →

Pearson and Knewton to Bring Adaptive Learning Technology to Thousands of Underprepared College Students

Posted on: 01/11/2012

Pearson’s MyLab/Mastering programs to integrate Knewton’s Adaptive Learning Platform™ LAS VEGAS—January 11, 2012— Pearson, the world’s leading … Continue reading →

Schools Nationwide Use Sluggish Economy to Teach Students about Financial Literacy

Posted on: 01/10/2012

Lessons Focus on Budgeting, Investing and Saving Boston—January 10, 2012—As the U.S. continues to face a sluggish … Continue reading →

ASCD and Pearson Partner with Renowned Education Researcher to Create Leadership Development Program for School Principals

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–New Online Platform to Offer Dr. Robert Marzano’s Research-based Framework for Professional Growth of 21st Century K-12 Educators– … Continue reading →

Pearson’s Award-Winning CourseConnect™ Courses Now Available for iPad

Posted on: 01/09/2012

Customizable Courseware for Blended and Online Learning BOSTON—January 9, 2012—Pearson today announced that its award-winning CourseConnect™ courses … Continue reading →

Pearson Author Julie Bullard Honored as 2011 U.S. Professor of the Year for Montana

Posted on: 01/03/2012

Award Presented by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and … Continue reading →