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Pearson and Knewton Charge Ahead with Adaptive Courses

T.H.E. Journal January 12, 2012 Pearson and Knewton will soon introduce versions of digital courses that will … Continue reading

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

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

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Schools Nationwide Use Sluggish Economy to Teach Students about Financial Literacy

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

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

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

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

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

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Software boosts students’ Spanish grades at Lehigh Carbon Community College, professor says

The Express-Times Charles H. Molano, a professor at Lehigh Carbon Community College, noticed the change almost immediately. … Continue reading

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Pearson Adds The Skillful Teacher to Video Training

T.H.E.Journal Pearson has added a set of instructional videos to its teacher professional development offerings based on … Continue reading

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The Skillful Teacher Series Video Collection of Top Teaching Strategies Now Online

Research for Better Teaching and Pearson Partner to Offer High-Quality Web-based Professional Development Acton, MA and New … Continue reading

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Pearson Offers College Students a Unique Opportunity to Influence the Future of Course Materials

Newest Members of Pearson Student Advisory Board Announced BOSTON—December 19, 2011—College students from across the country are … Continue reading

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Pearson: goodbye FTSE, hello future

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New York City Educator Kristen Greco Honored With WeAreTeachers-WriteToLearn Sponsorship Award

Charter School Teacher Will Leverage Pearson’s Writing and Reading-Comprehension Tool to Accelerate Reading Skills of Struggling Students … Continue reading

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Freedom Park School gets national award

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LSE snaps up Pearson’s FTSE stake

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Free Online Tool From Pearson Helps Students Improve Achievement on AIMS

Learning Locator Ties High Stakes Assessments to Student Learning Chandler, AZ, December 12, 2011 — When Arizona’s … Continue reading

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Storytellers: A Photographer’s Guide to Developing Themes and Creating Stories with Pictures

New Book/eBook from Peachpit Explores How to Create Visual Stories Through Images Berkeley, CA—December 9, 2011— All … Continue reading

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Pearson Names Private Sector and Career College Students to Campus Ambassador Program

Campus Ambassadors Gain Work Experience, Provide Feedback on Students’ Needs BOSTON — December 8, 2011 – Pearson … Continue reading

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11-Year-Old Author Chae Humphrey Makes Literary Debut at 2011 National Council for Social Studies Conference

Student’s Story Featured in Pearson Booth #509 Thousands of social studies educators from around the country will … Continue reading

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Local student and published author lands book signing in Washington, D.C.

5th grader pens non-fiction work using “myStory Book” from Pearson, available for schools statewide Orlando, FL (December … Continue reading

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Learning Social Studies? Pearson’s Got An App for That!

Games, Test Prep and myFlashcard Maker Apps for History, Economics and Civics Featured at National Council for … Continue reading

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Pearson’s Paul McFall Honored for Leadership, Innovation in Education Industry

Inducted into Association of Educational Publishers Educational Hall of Fame New York, NY – December 1, 2011 … Continue reading

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Pearson Digital Learning Solutions Honored in Inaugural EdTech Digest “Cool Tool” Awards

Four Online and Mobile Learning Programs Recognized as Transformative Technology Products New York, November 30, 2011 — … Continue reading

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Spotlight Shines on Improving Educator Effectiveness at Evaluation Systems’ Conference

Teacher Performance Assessment, Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium, State and Local Initiatives Highlighted Chicago, IL, November … Continue reading

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Pearson to buy English teaching firm in China

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Teacher Compass Honored With 2011 “Tech & Learning” Award of Excellence

Online Evaluation and Coaching System Helps Schools and Districts Improve Teacher Effectiveness New York, NY (PRWEB) November … Continue reading

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Prescott after-school program students boost math, reading skills

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Syncsort Exam Now Available Throughout the Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center Global Network

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., November 16, 2011 — Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, today announced the … Continue reading

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Condensed Curriculum International, Pearson Partner to Launch HealthEd Today

Eight CCI Workforce Training Programs in Allied Health Offered through Pearson LearningStudio Fairfield, NJ, November 16, 2011 … Continue reading

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Pearson’s Award-Winning CourseConnect Adds Enhanced Data Capabilities

Customizable Online Courses Now Available in Analytics Edition Boston, MA, November 15, 2011 — Pearson today announced … Continue reading

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NovaNET Courseware Wins “Tech & Learning” Award of Excellence

Digital Curriculum Personalizes Instruction to Prepare All Students for College and Career New York, NY, November 15, … Continue reading

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WriteToLearn Honored With 2011 “Tech & Learning” Award of Excellence

Online Tool Improves Reading Comprehension and Writing Skills Bloomington, MN, November 14, 2011, — WriteToLearn, Pearson’s web-based … Continue reading

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Pearson Congratulates Alabama on Leading the Nation in Reading and Math Gains

“Nation’s Report Card” Confirms Significant Increases in Student Reading Scores — 13 points in 8 years, More … Continue reading

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Pearson’s Social Studies Programs for Florida Honored as Outstanding Education Technology Products

Online and Mobile Learning Tools Poised to Help Schools “Go Digital,” Graduate Citizen Scholars Tallahassee, FL, November … Continue reading

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Pearson Leads “Tech & Learning” Awards of Excellence for Second Consecutive Year

Seven Online and Mobile Learning Programs Honored as Best of 2011 New York, NY, November 03, 2011 … Continue reading

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Georgia’s Chestatee Academy Named Grand Prize Winner in Annual Awards Program Honoring Middle School Educators

“Teams That Make A Difference” Succeed in Classrooms and Communities New York City – November 01, 2011 … Continue reading

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Knewton Strikes A Deal To Power Pearson’s Digital Education Courses

TechCrunch Pearson will begin to use Knewton’s adaptive learning algorithms to power its digital textbooks and online … Continue reading

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Pearson and Knewton Partner to Advance Next Generation of Digital Education

Knewton’s Adaptive Learning Platform(TM) to be integrated with Pearson’s higher education content and courses NEW YORK, Nov … Continue reading

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New Edition of Play-Based Assessment Provides Deeper Insights Into Language Development in Young Children

Update to Widely Used Preschool Language Scales Developed Based on Feedback From Speech and Language Professionals, Early … Continue reading

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Get Bold: Using Social Media to Create a New Type of Social Business, from IBM Press

Social Media Expert Sandy Carter Provides “Patterns of Success” for Marketing Professionals INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—October 24, 2011—Get Bold, … Continue reading

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Pearson Launches Service Learning Advisory Board for Private Sector, Career Colleges

National Service Learning Trend Seeks to Enhance Educational Experience Boston, MA, October 21, 2011 — Pearson and … Continue reading

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Out With Textbooks, in With Laptops for an Indiana School District

The New York Times “We’ve stopped pretending that the state board of education is the biggest school … Continue reading

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Pearson Announces OpenClass Technology Partners

First Full-Featured Learning Environment that’s Free, Easy-to-Use and Scalable Philadelphia, PA, October 19, 2011 — Pearson, the … Continue reading

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Pearson Releases EQUELLA 5.1 Digital Repository

Latest Version Makes it Easier to Manage Digital Learning Assets Philadelphia, PA, October 18, 2011 — Pearson, … Continue reading

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Pearson Announces Enhancements to Pearson LearningStudio Platform

Mobile Solution and a Redesigned User Interface that Mimics Popular Social Media Sites Philadelphia, PA, October 18, … Continue reading

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National Center on Response to Intervention Now Includes Pearson’s Reading and Math Diagnostic Assessments as Approved RTI Solutions

GRADE and GMADE Commended for Effectiveness, Validity and Reliability BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Oct. 19, 2011 – Pearson … Continue reading

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Pearson acquires TQ Holdings Ltd. to extend business in vocational and technical training

October 17, 2011 — Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, today announced the acquisition of TQ Holdings … Continue reading

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Pearson launches free college software

Marketplace Kenneth Green directs the Campus Computing Project, which studies technology use in higher education. Pearson is … Continue reading

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Pearson Debuts Free LMS with Google Apps Integration

Campus Technology Users will be able to launch OpenClass from within Google Apps or access their Google … Continue reading

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Pearson and Google Jump Into Learning Management With a New, Free System

Chronicle of Higher Education Pearson, the publishing and learning technology group, has teamed up with the software … Continue reading

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Freeing the LMS

Inside Higher Education Pearson’s new platform, called OpenClass, is only in beta phase; the company does not … Continue reading

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Premium eBook and Practice Test Series from Pearson IT Certification

Enhanced Practice Test Engine Offers Direct Links to Detailed Tutorials and Includes an eBook in PDF and … Continue reading

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Pearson Congratulates Julie Young on Prestigious Award for Pioneering Digital Education

Florida Virtual School President and CEO Receives 2011 McGraw Prize in Education New York, NY, October 13, … Continue reading

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Pearson to use more FT content in education units

Reuters Pearson’s educational publishers will be able to search and republish more than 100,000 FT articles, special … Continue reading

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Pearson and the Financial Times Launch “FT in Education”

New republishing database and licence agreement enables FT content to be used across Pearson’s educational publishing London: … Continue reading

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Pearson to develop frameworks for OECD’s PISA student assessment for 2015

Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, today announces that it has been chosen by the OECD to … Continue reading

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Profit from Pearson’s digital dominance

Interactive Investor You don’t have to be high-tech to capitalise on Pearson’s (PSON) technology triumph as education … Continue reading

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Oklahoma State University professor means business

Stillwater NewsPress Using computer program MyITLab, students are able to do much of the semester’s lesson plans … Continue reading

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Alfred Music Publishing and Pearson Announce First All-Digital Pre-K–8 School Music Program

Silver Burdett Interactive Music Available for the iPad and Interactive Whiteboard Los Angeles, CA and New York, … Continue reading

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Chris Dragon Appointed President of Pearson Digital Learning

Personalizing Learning through Technology Innovation Chandler, AZ, October 03, 2011 — The global learning company Pearson announced … Continue reading

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Pearson Named Approved Provider of New York State Teacher Evaluation Rubrics

NYSTCE Framework for the Observation of Effective Teaching Designed to Meet Unique Needs of Local Education Agencies … Continue reading

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Pearson Launches Webinar Series on Common Core Standards

T.H.E. Journal A new series of free webinars, from Pearson, will explore how educators can transition to the … Continue reading

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Pearson VUE appointed to deliver construction Health and Safety Test

London, U.K., September 28, 2011 — CITB-ConstructionSkills — the Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for … Continue reading

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The future of the assessment industry, and special rate exams, unveiled at Middle East’s largest ICT event

London, U.K., September 23, 2011 — Observational testing, a professional learning online marketplace and a new credential … Continue reading

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Pearson steps up push into online schooling

Financial Times – Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson Pearson has announced its second-largest acquisition since selling the IDC financial data … Continue reading

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Pearson Buys U.S. Online School Network

Wall Street Journal – Simon Zekaria Pearson PLC on Thursday said it has acquired U.S.-based online schooling … Continue reading

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Pearson, Missouri’s State Fair Community College Partner to Increase Access to Affordable Course Materials

College Aims to Boost Collaborative Learning, Student Engagement and Achievement Sedalia, Missouri and Boston, MA, September 21, … Continue reading

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Pearson Acquires Connections Education

Gains leading position in fast-growing market for virtual schools September 15, 2011.  Pearson, the world’s leading learning … Continue reading

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NBC Chicago: Pearson Author Gives Parents Advice for Talking to Kids about 9-11

Pearson Author and Purdue Distinguished Professor Randy Roberts offers parents some advice on discussing the 9-11 Anniversary … Continue reading

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Pearson Awarded Five-Year Contract Renewal for Administering California Teacher Certification Testing Programs

Company Brings Deep Expertise in Computer-Based Testing to Continued Relationship with Country’s Largest State Hadley, MA, September … Continue reading

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How are the attacks being taught in schools?

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Textbook publishers, too, have faced a balancing act and have seen their products evolve as … Continue reading

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Investment Column: Pearson is a good bet in turbulent times

Independent UK In the current market mayhem, stock picking is a treacherous business. In that context, this … Continue reading

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Mooresville, North Carolina School District Announces Partnership with Pearson to Provide Online Curriculum for One-to-One Student Laptop Project

Middle and High School Math Plus Credit Recovery and Advanced Placement Courses Now Part of District’s Technology-Driven … Continue reading

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SIFWorks Agent Development Kit (ADK) Moves to Launchpad.net

Transfer exemplifies Pearson’s continued commitment to leverage data to improve education Salt Lake City — July 5, … Continue reading

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States Offered a Roadmap on Their Journey to Online Assessments

New Guide from Pearson Outlines the Five Steps to a Successful Transition and Provides Insights from States … Continue reading

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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

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New iPad App Redesigns Teacher Support with Mobile Dashboard

Anytime, Anywhere Access to Pearson’s Dash Technology Maximizes Educator Effectiveness and Productivity Philadelphia, PA — June 27 … Continue reading

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Pearson Laser-focused on College and Career Readiness with iPad Apps, Online Learning, Data-Driven Platforms at ISTE 2011

Ed-Tech Solutions Assist Schools in Transition to Common Core State Standards Philadelphia — June 27, 2011 — … Continue reading

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College Board Aims to Boost Readiness With Online Tool

Education Week (College Bound blog) The College Board and Pearson unveiled a new online tool to help … Continue reading

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Pearson and the College Board Launch Accuplacer®/MyFoundationsLab

Targeted Assessment and Remediation to Increase College Readiness Denver, CO — June 24 — As part of … Continue reading

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Pearson and the College Board Launch Accuplacer®/MyFoundationsLab

Targeted Assessment and Remediation to Increase College Readiness Denver, CO — June 24 — As part of … Continue reading

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We Give Books Receives Association of Educational Publishers’ 2011 Beacon Award

Pearson Foundation and Penguin Recognized for Increasing Public Awareness of Importance of Reading and Giving WASHINGTON, D.C. … Continue reading

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Pearson VUE names Gary Gates, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Global Business

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., June 22, 2011   Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading

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Institute of Global Education to be Exclusive Representative of New York Institute of Finance in Vietnam

NYIF expands global reach further into Asia Pacific New York, NY — June 22, 2011 — The … Continue reading

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Pearson Unveils Enhanced Library of Resources to Help Educators Optimize Response to Intervention

Newly Updated Web Site Focuses on a Holistic Approach to RTI, Blending Academic and Behavioral Interventions BLOOMINGTON, … Continue reading

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Pearson Launches PowerSchool® Version 7.0 and PowerTeacher™ Version 2.3

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – June 20, 2011 – Pearson, the global leader in learning technology and services, … Continue reading

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Pearson Launches PowerSchool® Version 7.0 and PowerTeacher™ Version 2.3

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – June 20, 2011 – Pearson, the global leader in learning technology and services, … Continue reading

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Pearson Virtual Learning Powered by Florida Virtual School Now Approved Online Course Provider for Admission to California Public Universities

UC Committee to Review Individual Courses Sacramento, CA — June 16, 2011 — Pearson Virtual Learning powered … Continue reading

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Free Summer Access to Pearson’s New iPad Math App: Speed Games

Anytime, Anywhere Summer Learning from SuccessMaker Phoenix, AZ — June 16, 2011 — Here’s the answer for … Continue reading

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Pearson’s First Wind Turbine Up and Running

Launch Helps Mark Global Wind Day Owatonna, MN — June 14, 2011— Pearson’s first wind turbine is … Continue reading

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Pearson’s Virtual Conference Offers Free Front-row Access to Leading Education Experts and Latest in Digital Learning

Online Expo Features Webinars, Videos, and Podcasts for K-12 Educators Phoenix, AZ, June 06, 2011 — Today, … Continue reading

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Sir Michael Barber to Join Pearson as Chief Education Advisor

London, May 26, 2011 — Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, is today announcing the appointment of … Continue reading

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Pearson Appoints Heather McIntosh Cassano as Chief Experience Officer

New Position Focused on Providing Schools Seamless Integration of Next Generation Technology Solutions Boston, MA, May 02, … Continue reading

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Open Webinar Series: "Design Challenges and Solutions for Next Generation Assessments" Available to Educators in May

Four Sessions Offered by Pearson Focus on Through-Course Common Core Assessments, Scoring for Performance-Based Items, and Automated … Continue reading

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Open Webinar Series: “Design Challenges and Solutions for Next Generation Assessments” Available to Educators in May

Four Sessions Offered by Pearson Focus on Through-Course Common Core Assessments, Scoring for Performance-Based Items, and Automated … Continue reading

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Pearson Offers Indiana Common Core State Standards K-12 Math Programs

Digital, Print Curricula Designed to Prepare Students for College and 21st Century Careers Indianapolis, March 23, 2011 … Continue reading

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Ace and Pearson Collaborate to Transform GED Test, Aligned with Common Core State Standards, Based on GED 21st Century Initiative

Enhanced GED Testing Program Will Validate Career- and College-Readiness Washington D.C. (March 15, 2011)- The American Council … Continue reading

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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

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Science for YouTube Generation of Students to Surge into Louisiana Classrooms

School children to learn from Gulf oil spill, Hurricane Katrina in Pearson’s Louisiana Interactive Science materials headed … Continue reading

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MEDIA ADVISORY: All You Need to Know about the Common Core State Standards

Common Core Authors and Experts to Offer Guidance and Tips for Classroom Implementation of New Principles at … Continue reading

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Prentice Hall High School Math Digital Path Honored in 2010 "Tech & Learning" Magazine's Awards of Excellence

Engaging Online Environment for Learning Higher Level Math — Among Seven Pearson Products Recognized in Prestigious Awards … Continue reading

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Prentice Hall High School Math Digital Path Honored in 2010 “Tech & Learning” Magazine’s Awards of Excellence

Engaging Online Environment for Learning Higher Level Math — Among Seven Pearson Products Recognized in Prestigious Awards … Continue reading

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PHLitOnline Wins Prestigious "Tech & Learning" Magazine Award of Excellence

Personalized Environment for Connecting Secondary Students With Literature Builds Literacy Skills, Fosters Love of Reading New York, … Continue reading

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PHLitOnline Wins Prestigious “Tech & Learning” Magazine Award of Excellence

Personalized Environment for Connecting Secondary Students With Literature Builds Literacy Skills, Fosters Love of Reading New York, … Continue reading

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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

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Pearson Leads "Tech & Learning" Magazine's Prestigious 28th Annual Awards of Excellence With Seven Winners

Innovative K-12 Ed-Tech Products Honored Span Company’s Digital Curriculum, Assessment and Data Management Products New York, November … Continue reading

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Pearson Showcases Online Curricula at Annual World Languages Convention and Expo

Featured Spanish Program, Realidades, Opens Gateway to International Communities Boston, MA, November 18, 2010 – On November 19, … Continue reading

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Pearson named Large-Cap Business of the Year in the U.K.

Company Described as “An Ethical, Innovative, and Solid Business” London, November 15, 2010 – Pearson, the international education … Continue reading

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Response to Intervention Educational Framework Delivers Academic Success, One Student at a Time

Pearson’s Solutions Span Critical Components of Assessment, Instruction and Professional Development New York, NY, October 14, 2010 … Continue reading

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New Version of WriteToLearn, Complete Online Tool for Building Writing and Reading-Comprehension Skills, Debuts for Back-to-School

Boulder, CO, September 8, 2010 - With the recent launch of the Common Core Standards for K-12 education … Continue reading

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"Symbols of America" Featured in Free Whiteboard Interactive Lessons for Elementary Social Studies Classrooms

Pearson Expands Offerings for Time-crunched Teachers during Tough Economic Times Glenview, IL, September 7, 2010 – Can you … Continue reading

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Michigan Approves Pearson to Help Improve Struggling Schools

Pearson K-12 Solutions Recommended as Partner to Provide School Turnaround and Professional Development for Teachers New York, … Continue reading

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Anadarko School District 120 Upgrades to Pearson's New PowerSchool® — Studio Edition

School district will integrate digital content, assessments, analytics, and today’s web tools to engage students and drive … Continue reading

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Tennessee Approves Pearson As Partner to Help Turn Around Struggling Schools

Pearson K-12 Solutions Set to Provide Whole School Reform, Professional Development and Technical Assistance July 7, 2010.:  … Continue reading

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Ohio Approves Pearson to Help Turn Around Struggling Schools

Pearson K-12 Solutions Recommended as Partner to Provide School Turnaround and Professional Development for Teachers New York, … Continue reading

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Pearson Announces Three New Upgrade Editions for PowerSchool

Education technology leader offers flexible alternatives for districts to personalize learning for their students Rancho Cordova, Calif.,: June … Continue reading

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Pearson Takes Top Honors in Prestigious Ed-Tech Awards Competition

Digital Programs Recognized for Personalized Learning Solutions for High School and College Students New York, NY,: May 27, … Continue reading

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Pearson Launches New Curriculum Material Purchasing System with Newark Public Schools

Collaboration to Reduce Costs, Streamline Ordering Process for Local Educators Upper Saddle River, NJ,: May 26, 2010 — … Continue reading

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New Online Courses Increase NovaNET Offerings Aimed at Reducing the School Dropout Rate

Fresh Lessons Now Available in Geography, Literature, Math and Biology Labs for Students in Grades 6-12 Chandler, … Continue reading

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West Virginia Approves Pearson to Turn Around Underperforming Schools

Pearson K-12 Solutions To Work With State as Comprehensive School Improvement Partner New York, NY May 17, … Continue reading

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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

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ACT and Pearson Support Local Learning Program

Joint Donation to Iowa City Community School District Foundation IOWA CITY, IOWA-In recognition of ACT’s 50th anniversary … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Early Childhood Assessment Experts Offer Free Webinar on the Effects of Trauma on Children

Pearson Sponsors Web Presentation in Conjunction with Fifth Annual National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day San Antonio, … Continue reading

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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

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Virginia Approves Pearson to Turn Around Underperforming Schools

Pearson K-12 Solutions Chosen as a Comprehensive School Improvement Partner New York, NY,: April 21, 2010 — The … Continue reading

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Research Study Shows Stunning Gains for Elementary Students with Pearson’s enVisionMATH Program

San Diego, CA,: April 20, 2010   “So many of the math programs out there just tell students … Continue reading

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Research Study Shows Stunning Gains for Elementary Students with Pearson’s enVisionMATH Program

San Diego, CA,: April 20, 2010   “So many of the math programs out there just tell students … Continue reading

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PowerSchool Honored As Finalist in the 2010 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards

Bestselling Student Information System Named in Best K-12 Enterprise Solution Category Rancho Cordova, Calif., April 20, 2010 — … Continue reading

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Arizona Teachers Use Online Professional Development from Pearson to Learn how to Introduce Newly Adopted Model for Scoring Student Assessments

Perspective’s Low-Cost, Flexible “Understand Scoring” Program Offers Teacher’s Training Anytime, Anywhere. Phoenix, AZ and Iowa City, IA,: April … Continue reading

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Educational Assessment Business of Pearson Becomes Assessment for Learning

New Company Actively Combines Assessment, Technology and Instruction to Deliver Assessment for Learning Solutions Designed to Personalize … Continue reading

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Pearson Sponsors TechHub, A New London Centre for Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Pearson is a founding sponsor for TechHub, which will provide workspace, host events and serve as a … Continue reading

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Pearson Launches Chancery SMS Version 7.3

New Version Includes Academic Planner, a New Time-Saving Tool for School Counselors. Rancho Cordova, CA,: April 6, 2010 … Continue reading

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Making the Grade: Cabarrus County Schools Sees Student Learning Outcomes Soar With Web-Based Benchmark and Progress Monitoring System

Pearson’s AIMSweb Helps North Carolina’s Tenth Largest School District Expand RTI Program From Two to 19 Elementary … Continue reading

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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

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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

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New Programs from Pearson Help Students Master Career Planning and Life Skills for Success in the 21st Century

Curriculums Offer Students Financial Management, Goal Setting, and Workforce Awareness Skills Boston, MA, March 18, 2010 — The … Continue reading

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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

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State of Washington Approves Pearson to Turnaround Underperforming Schools

Pearson K-12 Solutions Recommended for All Five Improvement Areas New York, NY,: March 15, 2010 — The state … Continue reading

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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

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Pearson Offers Live Webinar to Assist Districts Applying for Obama's $3.5 billion in School Improvement Grants

Open Discussion with Federal Grant Expert to Help Untangle Complexities of Applications Chandler, AZ, March 2, 2010 … Continue reading

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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

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Elementary Students Improve Three Grade-Level Equivalents with Pearson's SuccessMaker

K-8 Digital Learning Environment Harnesses Technology to Close the Achievement Gap Chandler, AZ,: March 2, 2010 — Elementary … Continue reading

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Elementary Students Improve Three Grade-Level Equivalents with Pearson’s SuccessMaker

K-8 Digital Learning Environment Harnesses Technology to Close the Achievement Gap Chandler, AZ,: March 2, 2010 — Elementary … Continue reading

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Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Pearson's Distributed Scoring Program to Mark a Milestone in 2010 with 100 Millionth Score Assigned

Assessment Scoring Without Physical Limits Offers Experts a Flexible Job Opportunity, Maintains Standards of High Quality. Bloomington, … Continue reading

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Pearson Releases "Learning Matters: A New Ecosystem of Educational Resources" White Paper

Defines Breakthrough Technologies that Drive Student Performance New York, NY – February 16, 2010 – Hardly a … Continue reading

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Pearson Collaborates with MetaMetrics to Improve Math Learning and Ensure Global Competitiveness

Pearson’s Math Programs Match Resources to Student Readiness, Differentiate Instruction with Quantile Measures. Glenview, IL,: February 15, 2010 … Continue reading

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Pearson Partners With Florida Teachers to Help Tackle Challenges of Teaching 21st Century Math Skills

Custom Math Programs for the Sunshine State Feature Embedded Teacher Training, Complemented by Professional Development Support TALLAHASSEE, … Continue reading

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Mobile County School District Invests Federal Stimulus Dollars in Local Teachers

Collaboration with Pearson Focused on Improving Elementary Students’ Reading Skills Mobile, Ala., February 9, 2010 — President … Continue reading

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Cash-Strapped School Districts Use Stimulus Funds for Pearson Programs to Accelerate Learning for at-Risk Students

Educators Choose Data-driven, Personalized, and Digital Resources With “Once-in-a-Lifetime” Funding New York, NY,: February 9, 2010 — Last … Continue reading

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Pearson to work with Colorado in massive effort to turn around underperforming schools

Top-to-bottom help for schools at crucial sessions February 8-9 Denver, February 7, 2010 – The massive effort … Continue reading

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Pearson Wins First Place Awards in New York Book Show

Titles Honored for Innovative Book Designs New York, NY – February 4, 2010 – Eleven of Pearson’s … Continue reading

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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

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Six Million and Counting: Demand Grows for Pearson's Online Learning Programs

MyLabs, Mastering registrations up 40 percent over last year. Boston, MA,: February 2, 2010 — Demand for Pearson’s … Continue reading

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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

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Oregon Adopts Pearson's New Contemporary, Computer-Based Teacher Certification Tests

First State to Implement the NES (National Evaluation Series) Will Launch Integrated Program in September 2010 Salem, … Continue reading

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