Tag Archives: English as a foreign or second language
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
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
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
Pearson Hosts Free Webinars For Educators on Common Core State Standards
Expert Speakers Include Dr. Maureen McLaughlin, President-elect, International Reading Association; Ken Kay, CEO, EdLeader21; Dr. Maryellen Vogt, … Continue reading
Pearson Offers Free Webinars to Help Educators Implement the Common Core State Standards
September 26, 2011 Experts Lead 16-part Series to Provide Schools with Tools, Strategies and Resources What: … Continue reading
Educators Offered Free Webinar on Striving Readers Grant as Federal Funds Flow into States
Funding Expert to Discuss Grant Requirements, Eligible Programs on September 29 at http://www.PearsonSchool.com/StrivingReaders Pearson support for the … Continue reading
WriteToLearn 7.0 Goes International With Increased Support for English Language Learners
Customized Professional Development Now Available for Implementing Pearson’s Online Tool for Building Writing and Reading-Comprehension Skills Bloomington, … Continue reading
Award-winning SuccessMaker Digital Program for Grades K-8 Now Available Online
Latest Innovation Extends the Learning Day, Improves Data-driven Decision Making Philadelpha, PA — June 27 — Today … Continue reading
New Release of WriteToLearn Features Increased Support for Struggling Readers and Writers
Pearson’s Award-Winning Online Tool for Building Writing and Reading-Comprehension Skills Now Includes More Reading Passages, Over 200 … Continue reading
Pearson's Suite of preK-12 Programs for College and Career-Readiness Showcased at International Reading Association Conference
Aligned to Common Core State Standards, Offerings Personalize Learning for Students and Teachers Orlando, FL, May 09, … Continue reading
Pearson’s Suite of preK-12 Programs for College and Career-Readiness Showcased at International Reading Association Conference
Aligned to Common Core State Standards, Offerings Personalize Learning for Students and Teachers Orlando, FL, May 09, … Continue reading
States, Districts and Education Leaders Invited to Contribute to Next-Generation Assessments Wiki
www.PearsonAssessments.com/NextGenRoadmap Open to Input Through May 20; Resulting Document Will Deliver Definitive Guide for States Transitioning to … Continue reading
Pearson, Columbia University Announce Partnership to Design Innovative Online Learning Program using Social Technology
Columbia Students to Benefit from Social Learning Environment New York, NY, March 29, 2011 – Pearson and … Continue reading
New Science Apps from Pearson to Help English Language Learners and Struggling Middle Schoolers
Mobile Apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Showcased at National Science Teachers Association’s 2011 Conference New … Continue reading
Independent Research Confirms Students Dramatically Improve Test Scores with SuccessMaker Digital Math Instruction
Third-Grade English Language Learners Narrow the Achievement Gap by Whopping 40 Percentile Points Phoenix, AZ, February 24, … Continue reading
Research Confirms College- and Career-readiness Starts with Math in Pre-K
Pearson’s Opening the World of Learning for America’s Youngest Learners Infused with Rigorous Math, Science and Reading … Continue reading
Tweeting Tweens and Teens Improve Skills with New High-Tech Writing Coach
Program’s Virtual Tutor Personalizes Learning, Dramatically Improves Each Student’s Proficiency in Grammar and Writing > Orlando, FL, … Continue reading
New Classroom Materials to Help Teachers Reduce Achievement Gap Among Texas' Fastest-Growing Group of Students
Pearson Longman’s Cornerstone and Keystone programs to help boost academic performance for English language learners, newcomers Austin, … Continue reading
New Classroom Materials to Help Teachers Reduce Achievement Gap Among Texas’ Fastest-Growing Group of Students
Pearson Longman’s Cornerstone and Keystone programs to help boost academic performance for English language learners, newcomers Austin, … Continue reading
SuccessMaker Named Top Product of 2010 by U.S. School Administrators
“District Administration” Magazine Readers Honor Pearson’s Engaging Digital Learning Environment New York, January 5, 2011 SuccessMaker, an … Continue reading
SuccessMaker Wins 2010 "Tech & Learning" Magazine's Award of Excellence
Student Achievement Soars When Students Learn With Pearson’s Engaging Digital Learning Environment New York, December 15, 2010 … Continue reading
Texas Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms Will Be More Rigorous
New research shows college and career readiness starts with math in Pre-K Top Texas education officials recently … Continue reading
High Tech Texas Writing Coach Will Help Improve Grammar for the Texting Generation
New weapon in the grammar battle headed to classrooms across the state Austin, TX, December 6, 2010 … Continue reading
Pearson to open fifty new English language centres in China
Pearson, the world’s leading education and information company, today announces plans to open fifty new English language … Continue reading
Tagged Arts, China, Chinese language, Education, English as a foreign or second language, English language, Pearson PLC
Hackettstown Students Hit Their Learning Stride with Pearson's SuccessMaker and Waterford Early Learning
New Jersey Learners Improve Math and Reading Achievement with Personalized Digital Programs New York, October 25, 2010 … Continue reading
Free Virtual Conference for Educators Provides Easy Access to Education Technology Exhibits and Live Webinars
Pearson’s Online EdTech Expo Offers Sessions on Educational Funding and Proven Digital Learning Solutions New York, NY,: June … Continue reading
Investment in Efficacy Studies Sets Pearson Apart as Leading Research-Based Education Provider
Innovation Center Serves as "Test Tube" to Validate Instructional Programs New York, NY, June 1, 2010 — "Shooting … Continue reading
Georgia Middle Schoolers Improve Reading Comprehension and Writing Skills with Pearson's WriteToLearn
Assessment and Instructional Tool Harnesses Technology to Individualize Learning, Enhance Student Performance Atlanta, Georgia May 17, 2010 … Continue reading
Pearson companies win English-Language Teaching Awards in China
Pearson Longman, Pearson Language Tests and Wall Street English are honoured Pearson Longman, Pearson Language Tests and … Continue reading
Tagged Arts, Beijing, Business, Education, English as a foreign or second language, English language, Pearson Language Tests
Science Comes to Life for Middle Schoolers in Wisconsin with New "Interactive Science" Curriculum
Pearson’s Inquiry-based Program Engages Students with Virtual Learning, Animations, Hands-on Labs and “Write-in-the-Book” Texts Racine, WI, May 4, … Continue reading
New Pearson Website Offers Free Resources and Professional Development to Help Teachers of English Language Learners
Site Dedicated to the Needs of Nation’s Five Million K-12 Students Whose First Language is Not English … Continue reading
