Pearson Foundation
Pearson (NYSE: PSO) is the global leader in educational publishing, assessment, information and services, helping people of all ages to learn at their own pace, in their own way. For students preK-12, Pearson provides effective and innovative curriculum products in all available media, educational assessment and measurement for students and teachers, student information systems, and teacher professional development and certification programs. Our respected brands include Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, SuccessMaker, Waterford, AGS, PowerSchool, Chancery SMS, SASI, Pearson Inform, Teachervision.com and many others. Our comprehensive offerings help inform targeted instruction and intervention so that success is within reach of every student. Pearson's other primary businesses include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.
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09-14-07
Early Education Campaign to Make History as Americans Read the Same Book on the Same Day
NEW YORK, NY - September 14, 2007 - Jumpstart's Read for the Record campaign kicks off its second annual reading campaign with the official 2007 campaign book, The Story of Ferdinand, hitting retailers’ shelves today (books are available at Toys "R" Us, American Eagle...
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09-12-07
September 20th Charity Event to Break World Reading Record
Pearson Foundation Extends Support for Jumpstart for Young Children with Nationwide Book Donations to At-Risk Preschoolers
Penguin Young Readers Group Publishes Special Custom Edition of Children's Classic the Story of Ferdinand to Benefi...
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07-10-07
Pearson Wins 2007 ECS Corporate Award
DENVER, CO/UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ.- July 10, 2007 "“ The Education Commission of the States (ECS) is honoring Pearson with this year’s ECS Corporate Award, which recognizes sustained commitment to, and substantial investment in, improving public education. Pearson is the fir...
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06-26-07
Pearson Foundation Announces New Digital Arts Alliances
ATLANTA, GA. - June 25, 2007 - The Pearson Foundation today announced a series of new partnerships, programs, and funding commitments with members of the Digital Arts Alliance, the consortium that promotes digital arts in K-12 education through fully funded and staffed progr...
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06-25-07
Peachpit Promotes Digital Literacy with New Titles, Scholarship Fund
ATLANTA, GA.- June 25, 2007 - The Pearson Foundation today announced that Peachpit, the leading publisher of digital technology, has joined the Digital Arts Alliance, the consortium that promotes digital arts in K-12 education through fully funded and staffed programs deliv...
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06-25-07
Facing History and Ourselves and the Pearson Foundation to Integrate Digital Arts Within Offerings for Teachers and Students
ATLANTA, GA. June 25, 2007 "“ The Pearson Foundation today announced that Facing History and Ourselves, which helps students find meaning in the past and recognize the need for participation in society and responsible decision-making, has joined the Digital Arts Alliance, th...
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06-25-07
Pearson Education and the Pearson Foundation Create Digital Literacy Fellowship Program for Hispanic Community
ATLANTA, GA.- June 25, 2007 "“ Pearson Education, the global leader in educational publishing, and the Pearson Foundation today announced the launch of the Digital Literacy Fellowship Program, an initiative designed specifically to promote the use of digital technologies am...
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06-25-07
Professional Association for Educators Makes Digital Arts Training a Priority
ATLANTA, GA.- June 25, 2007 "“The Pearson Foundation today announced that Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK), the premier professional association for educators, has joined the Digital Arts Alliance, the consortium that promotes digital arts in K-12 education through fully...
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06-25-07
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
ATLANTA, GA. - June 25, 2007 "“ The Pearson Foundation today announced that the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is joining forces with the Digital Arts Alliance, the consortium that promotes digital arts in K-12 education through fully funded and sta...
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06-25-07
American Red Cross Joins Pearson Foundation's Digital Arts Alliance
ATLANTA, GA- June 25, 2007 "“ Today at the opening of the National Education Computing Conference, the Pearson Foundation announced that the American Red Cross has joined the Digital Arts Alliance, the consortium that promotes digital arts in K-12 education through fully fu...