Tag Archives: Pearson Foundation
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
Survey: Tablet Ownership Up Among H.S., College Students
Education Week March 19, 2012 Perhaps it should be no surprise, but tablet ownership among high … Continue reading
Tagged iPads, Pearson Foundation, tablet ownership, tablet survey
Tablet Ownership Triples Among College Students
Chronicle of Higher Education March 14, 2012 The number of college students who say they own tablets … Continue reading
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
Pearson Foundation Launches Connect Website to Promote Entrepreneurship Education, Fulfills Commitment to White House’s Startup America Partnership
The Pearson Foundation, in collaboration with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), today launched the Connect website, … Continue reading
We Give Books Launches Season of Giving Initiative
The Pearson Foundation donates books to children across the world New York, NY– November 29, 2011 – … Continue reading
Community College Students Feel Unprepared From High School
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/college_bound/
Tagged Colleges and Universities, Community college, Harris Interactive, Pearson Foundation, survey
More Community College Students Blocked From Enrolling
Inside Higher Ed http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2011/11/17/more-community-college-students-blocked-enrolling
Many Community-College Students Feel Squeezed Out of Courses They Need
Chronicle of Higher Ed A weak job market has brought a wave of applicants to community colleges … Continue reading
New Pearson Foundation Survey: Community College Students Shut Out of Classes
Six in 10 students go online to take courses Recent high school graduates concerned about their college-readiness … Continue reading
“Young Scientists Tanzania” Launches for High School Students
New National Science and Technology Showcase Designed to Encourage Tanzanian Scientific and Economic Development November 10, 2011 … Continue reading
Tagged Dar es Salaam, Mark Nieker, Pearson Foundation, Tanzania, young scientists tanzania
Learning to Change/Changing to Learn: A Canadian Perspective Premieres at 21st Century Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit
The Pearson Foundation today announced the launch of Learning to Change/Changing to Learn: A Canadian Perspective, the … Continue reading
Tagged Education, film, learning to change/changing to learn, Pearson Foundation, Toronto
Florida Students Win Global Call to Action Challenge, Sponsored by the Pearson Foundation and PeaceJam
Chautauqua Learn and Serve Charter School Earns Visit from Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams New York, NY, … Continue reading
Tagged Desmond Tutu, Florida, Global Call, New York City, Nobel Peace Prize, PeaceJam, Pearson Foundation, Washington DC, Youth
More Than Two Million People Break World Reading Record to Combat Nation’s Early Education Crisis
6th Annual Jumpstart’s Read for the Record focuses attention on the importance of early education and school … Continue reading
Tagged Al Roker, Anna Dewdney, Boston, Bridget Moynahan, Jumpstart, Llama Llama Red Pajama, New York City, Pearson Foundation
We Give Books and Jumpstart’s Read for the Record to Set New Digital Reading Record
More ways to read, give and participate in the annual event that helps millions of children New … Continue reading
We Give Books to Help At-Risk Students Support Jumpstart’s Read for the Record
Pearson Foundation to Donate 50,000 Books to 150 School Districts New York, NY, September 16, 2011 — … Continue reading
Military Families to Benefit from “Now You’re Thinking” Reading Campaign
Pearson Foundation to donate children’s books through We Give Books website New York, NY, September 14, 2011–Readers … Continue reading
Tagged Children's literature, FT Press, New York City, Non-profit organization, Pearson Foundation, Penguin Books, Reading, United States
Pearson Foundation Announces New Jersey GO GREEN! Challenge for Students
Garden State Youth Encouraged to Create Public Service Announcements about Clean, Renewable Energy TRENTON, New Jersey—September 13, … Continue reading
Tagged Education, High school, Higher Education, IPad, New Jersey, Pearson Foundation, United States, Washington D.C.
Expanded OECD and Pearson Foundation Video Series Reveals New Strengths of Top-Performing Educational Systems
Expanded “Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education” series documents new educational success in Brazil and Germany. … Continue reading
Florida Schools and Students To Receive Free Books and Access to Free Digital Library
We Give Books ReadMobile Tour celebrating literacy across the state in anticipation of Children’s Week Celebration Jacksonville, … Continue reading
Tagged Children's literature, Facebook, Pearson Foundation, Penguin, Student, Tallahassee Florida, Twitter
Pearson Foundation Announces 2011 Pearson Prize for Higher Education
National award recognizes exemplary community service among two- and four-year college students New York, NY, February 23, … Continue reading
The NEA Foundation to Honor Pearson Foundation for Commitment to Education
Receives the NEA Foundation Award for Philanthropy in Public Education Washington, DC, February 10, 2011 – The Pearson … Continue reading
Jumpstart's Read for the Record Makes History, 2,057,513 Set New World Record for Annual Literacy Event
Event highlights the importance of early literacy and offers digital books to teachers, children, and parents everywhere … Continue reading
Texas Students to Get 30,000 Free Books as ReadMobile Rolls Across State
Pearson Foundation donating 30,000 books in 30 days for Texas school children. San Antonio, TX, October 20, … Continue reading
Tagged Children's literature, El Paso, El Paso Texas, McAllen, McAllen Texas, Pearson Foundation, Texas, United States
Mayors Nationwide Help Set New World Record By Reading The Children's Classic The Snowy Day
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record focuses attention on the importance of early literacy New York, NY, October … Continue reading
Tagged AmeriCorps, Charity Navigator, Education, Ezra Jack Keats, New York City, Pearson Foundation, Snowy Day, United States
Readers Nationwide Set New World Record By Reading The Children's Classic The Snowy Day
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record focuses attention on the importance of early literacy New York, NY, October … Continue reading
Tagged American Eagle Outfitters, AmeriCorps, Education, New York, New York City, Pearson Foundation, Snowy Day, United States
Million Voice Project Invites Students to Share Views on Their School Experience and Help Improve Education
Early Results in National Survey from the Pearson Foundation Reveal Gaps in Three Areas Critical to Student … Continue reading
"Pearson Fellowship for Social Innovation" To Provide Financial Grants and Mentoring to Young People for Worldwide Social Service Projects
TakingITGlobal and Pearson Foundation’s Sprout e-Course Social Innovation Curriculum To Help Promote Lasting Change Istanbul, Turkey, August … Continue reading
Pearson Foundation Donates Another $1 Million To Expand Teacher Training Programs at National Academy Foundation’s Public High Schools
2010 Grant Invests in Innovative Professional Development for Career Academy Faculty Philadelphia, PA, July 12, 2010 – Just … Continue reading
Room to Read and the Pearson Foundation Join Tim Kring and Nokia’s Conspiracy For Good
Read free digital books at: www.wegivebooks.org to help stock to-be established libraries New York, NY,: July 8, 2010 – The … Continue reading
Tagged Conspiracy For Good, Education, Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks, Pearson Foundation, Tim Kring, Utilizing Nokia, Zambia
Chicagoland's Best and Brightest Social Studies Teachers Honored With 'Independence Awards' From Pearson
Pearson Foundation Hosts Visit of Original 1776 Print of Declaration of Independence Chicago, IL,: May 3, 2010 — … Continue reading
Chicago School Children Get Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity To View Rare Copy of Declaration of Independence
The Pearson Foundation Declaration of Independence Tour Showcases the Nation’s Birth Certificate Chicago, IL,: April 28, 2010 — … Continue reading
Pearson Launches Online Practice Tests for the NES (National Evaluation Series) Educator Certification Testing Program
“NES Practice” Simulates the Experience of Taking the New, Contemporary, Computer-Based Educator Certification Tests. Amherst, MA, April 28, … Continue reading
P21 Endorses Pearson Foundation's Million Voice Project
One-of-a-Kind Research Initiative to Survey Student Perspectives on Learning New York, NY,: April 27, 2010 — The Pearson … Continue reading
P21 Endorses Pearson Foundation’s Million Voice Project
One-of-a-Kind Research Initiative to Survey Student Perspectives on Learning New York, NY,: April 27, 2010 — The Pearson … Continue reading
Pearson, Intel Capital and Ascend Venture Group Invest in Innovative Educational Game Designer, Tabula Digita
Pearson Extends Commitment to Video Games for Learning New York, NY,: April 21, 2010 — Pearson, the global … Continue reading
Penguin Group and the Pearson Foundation Launch We Give Books to Help Donate One Million Books to Leading Literacy Campaigns Worldwide
We Give Books Poll of Parents and Teens Underscores Benefits of Shared Experiences in Developing a Life … Continue reading
Tagged Child, Children, Children's literature, Education, Pearson Foundation, Products and Services, United States
Media Advisory: Carnegie Middle School Students Honored With Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity to View Rare Original Print of the Declaration of Independence
Carson School Children to Receive Ultimate History Lesson; Pearson Foundation helping showcase the nation’s birth certificate Thursday … Continue reading
Pearson Unveils Enhancements to WriteToLearn
Innovative Web-Based Tool for Building Strong Readers and Writers Now Features Hundreds More Essay Topics and Reading … Continue reading
Pearson Foundation Announces Pearson Prize for Higher Education
Award to recognize community service among college students, administered in partnership with the National Society for Collegiate … Continue reading
Best-Selling Authors by Day, Rock Stars by Night: Rock Bottom Remainders to Stage April East Coast Benefit Concert
Roger McGuinn to Join Charity Tour for Washington, D.C. Show and Special Event "in Conversation" with Sam … Continue reading
Pearson Launches Two New Online Tools to Enhance Massachusetts Teacher Licensure Testing Program
Additions Simplify Management of Testing Process for Candidates, Provide Valuable Information to Teacher Preparation Programs Boston, MA,: March … Continue reading
Million Voice Project to Improve Education by Listening to Students
Pearson Foundation leads research initiative to survey students and to provide actionable data to thousands of schools; … Continue reading
America Chooses The Snowy Day as Campaign Book for Jumpstart's Read for the Record 2010
Reading Events to be Held on Thursday, October 7, 2010 in Schools and Communities Across the Country … Continue reading
South Dakota Turns to WriteToLearn From Pearson for Spring 2010 Writing Assessment Pilot
Technology-Based Formative Assessment Will Measure Student Progress, Help Build 21st Century Literacy Skills Boulder, Colo.,: March 11, 2010 … Continue reading
Writing Scores Improve for North Carolina Middle School Students Learning With WriteToLearn From Pearson
Team From Troutman Middle School Presents Results to State Superintendent Atkinson, N.C. Board of Education Troutman, NC,: March … Continue reading
Tagged Education, North Carolina, Pearson, Pearson Foundation, Professional development, Teacher, Technology, Troutman Middle School
Pearson Foundation Releases New Research on Digital Literacy Among Young Children
Latest Study Explores 21st Century Learning in Developing and Least-Developed Nations Washington, DC,: March 1, 2010 — At … Continue reading
Miami School Children to Get the Ultimate History Lesson with VIP Access to Original Print of the Declaration of Independence
Pearson Foundation helping showcase the nation’s birth certificate Friday. Miami, FL,: February 25, 2010 — A surviving print … Continue reading
Media Advisory: Celebrate Black History Month With Pearson San Antonio's Special Presentation of "The History of Black Economic Empowerment"
Community Invited to Join Company’s 1,000 Employees in Exploring Diversity With Nationally Recognized Speaker Deborah Peek Crockett, … Continue reading
Pearson Opens New iDEA Innovation Center to Advance PreK-College Mobile and Digital Education
Research, Development, and Design Hub to Explore 21st Century Learning Solutions and Strategies; Inaugural Event Features Professor … Continue reading
Nokia and Pearson form wireless educational venture in China
Beijing Mobiledu Technologies to provide English-language learning and related services London and Espoo, Finland – Nokia, the … Continue reading
Tagged Benjamin Cummings, China, Mobile phone, Nokia Siemens Networks, Pearson, Pearson Foundation, PowerSchool
