News & Events
Read about the ways we are bringing innovation to the classroom, expanding educational opportunities for students, and partnering with institutions and organizations who are dedicated to bringing quality learning solutions to private sector and career education.
In the news
Pacing Themselves
Inside Higher Ed, April 19, 2012
Pearson Tackles Workforce Readiness
Campus Technology, January 30, 2012
Pearson and Monster Partner to Improve Workforce Readiness and Job Placement at Private Sector and Career Colleges
University Business, January 18, 2012
Globe University-Woodbury Student Selected for Pearson Learning Solutions’ Campus Ambassador Program
Globe University Blog, December 21, 2011
Special Edition: Career Education Review (CER) and PLS
December 2011
Working with our Service Learning Advisory Board, Pearson produced a special edition of the Career Education Review to promote the impact of service learning on career education. Our combined efforts with the Career Education Review work to encourage career colleges and their students to engage in service learning programs and educate the community on the importance of students learning while giving back.
Pearson Integrates CourseConnect with Learning Management System
The Journal, November 17, 2011
Condensed Curriculum International, Pearson Partner to Launch HealthEd TodayUB Daily, November 17, 2011
Pearson's Award-Winning CourseConnect Adds Enhanced Data Capabilities
University Business, November 16, 2011
Pearson and Knewton: Big Data and the Promise of Personalized Learning
Inside Higher Ed, November 1, 2011
Your Art Is a Gift – Seth Godin
Huffington Post, October 26, 2011
Why Pearson's OpenClass is a Big Deal
E-Literate, October 23, 2011
Pearson Debuts Free LMS with Google Apps Integration
Campus Technology, October 13, 2011
Pearson and Google Jump Into Learning Management with a New, Free System
Chronicle of Higher Education, October 13, 2011
Freeing the LMS
Inside Higher Education, October 13, 2011
Online learning companies stoke knowledge economy
Business380, October 2, 2011
More and more, college students go buy the e-books
The Boston Globe, September 1, 2011
High Tech Schools: 7 Innovative Ways Teachers Are Using Tech in the Classroom
The Huffington Post, August 22, 2011
The Future of Online Learning
eLearn Magazine, August, 2011
College Students Embrace the e-Book Trend
U.S. News and World Report, August 1, 2011
Press and Publications
Ivy Tech Community College Selects Pearson’s Propero to Expand Access to Learning
04.18.2012
Pearson today launched Propero, a higher education service designed to increase affordable access to higher education, and announced that Ivy Tech Community College will be using Propero to expand its degree completion options.
Pearson and Monster Partner to Improve Workforce Readiness and Job Placement at Private Sector and Career Colleges
01.30.2012
Wide Range of Solutions to Guide Curriculum and Program Design
Pearson Names Private Sector and Career College Students to Campus Ambassador Program
12.08.2011
Pearson today named eight private sector and career college students to its Campus Ambassador program. The program provides students with practical work experience as they collaborate with faculty, other students and Pearson professionals to shape existing and future programs and services.
Pearson Digital Learning Solutions Honored in Inaugural EdTech Digest "Cool Tool" Awards
11.29.2011
Three "cool" digital learning solutions from Pearson are honorees in the inaugural “Cool Tool” Awards from EdTech Digest. Pearson’s middle grades math program, digits; Online Learning Exchange™ (OLE); and Teacher Compass PD were recognized as finalists.
Condensed Curriculum International, Pearson Partner to Launch HealthEd Today
11.15.2011
Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, and Condensed Curriculum International announce the launch of HealthEd Today, a new program designed to increase access to workforce training in allied health.
Pearson’s Award-Winning CourseConnect Adds Enhanced Data Capabilities
11.15.2011
Pearson today announced CourseConnect Analytics Edition, a new version of its award-winning online course library. CourseConnect Analytics Edition integrates with Pearson LearningStudio's Learning Outcome Manager to track students' learning objectives and performance.
Pearson Launches Service Learning Advisory Board for Private Sector, Career Colleges
10.21.2011
Pearson and its career school partners today announced the Pearson Service Learning Advisory Board. The new board will guide career institutions in their efforts to launch and expand upon service learning, which aligns students’ community service with their studies to enhance their learning experiences.
Pearson Announces Enhancements to Pearson LearningStudio Platform
10.18.2011
Pearson, the world's leading learning company, today announced two new platform enhancements for Pearson LearningStudio, its industry-leading learning management system (LMS) for fully online programs. The enhancements include an updated Pearson LearningStudio mobile solution and an intuitive and engaging new student user interface.
Pearson Releases EQUELLA 5.1 Digital Repository
10.17.2011
Pearson, the world's leading learning company, today released EQUELLA 5.1, the latest version of the award-winning digital repository that enables users to search, create and manage online learning content. The announcement was made at EDUCAUSE 2011, the annual conference of the world's leaders in education technology.
Pearson Launches OpenClass: First Full-Featured Learning Environment that's Free, Easy-to-Use and Scalable
10.13.2011
Pearson today made a major move to increase access and collaboration in higher education by launching the beta version of OpenClass. Pearson's vision is to increase access, achievement and affordability.
Events
Pearson Learning Summit
This bi-annual conference for private sector and career college administrators and thought leaders explores the latest in technology, education and growth in private sector and career education. Attendees hear presentations on important topics such as job placement strategies, the importance of service learning and government regulations, and visit with exhibitors and Pearson partners showcasing new and innovative learning solutions.
Watch the presentations from the August 2011 Pearson Learning Summit.
Join us at the Pearson Learning Summit Spring 2012 in Phoenix, AZ April 26-27th at the Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes. To register and to learn more about the spring 2012 Summit, click the registration button below.
Connect with Pearson at these and other state and national association meetings throughout the year. Here are just a few meetings we attend:
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