Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2020

Last week, Pearson announced it paid $25 million to acquire Smart Sparrow’s technology, in a move that the publisher says will bolster the digital infrastructure that will soon support all its future higher-education offerings. As part of the deal, most of its staff will join Pearson. million in venture capital.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2018

For Pearson, the world’s largest education company, some of its recent tumult in past years have been self-imposed, even deliberate, under the helm of John Fallon. Even its digital education assets, including PowerSchool, a student information system, was sold because it didn’t fit with Pearson’s focus on learning outcomes.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2023

Over the years, the state of Utah has provided me with a plethora of opportunities to work with schools on Personalized Competency-Based Learning ( PCBL ). In Shawn Berry’s 8th-grade math class, I observed students writing down individual learning goals for the lesson based on unpacked standards in the form of learning targets.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 6, 2020

Savvas Learning Company will continue to provide its K-12 products and services, and is working to support districts with their remote learning needs during school closures. The post Pearson K12 Spinoff Rebranded as ‘Savvas Learning Company’ appeared first on Market Brief.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2018

Emily Lai, Director of Formative Assessment and Feedback at Pearson But new, externally audited, efficacy research from Pearson about one of the company’s third-party apps shows a significant correlation between increased retesting and lower overall course performance. It is normally used to help lagging students build math skills.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

The demand for innovative digital learning technology has never been higher. Esme Learning Solutions is banking on artificial intelligence (AI), collaborative learning experiences and relationships with some of the biggest universities in the world to set them apart from the crowd. Both carry decades of educational experience.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Education technology already assists teachers create diverse and engaging learning materials and deliver better classes. Students are particularly excited about all of the new possibilities digital learning can offer. Why do kids love e-learning? E-learning supports videos. Well, at least more than it is today.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Last May, major textbook publisher Pearson indicated it was mulling a sale of the U.S. In Pearson’s 2017 full-year results report , the publisher stated that “we have concluded the strategic review of our US K12 courseware business and have classified the business as held for sale.” It still retains a 25 percent holding.)

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2019

Pearson probably still won’t buy your startup. Today, the publisher announced the launch of Pearson Ventures, a $50 million fund earmarked for education technology startups raising Series A and B rounds. The fund is framed as an effort to “future proof the company,” says Owen Henkel, managing director of Pearson Ventures.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

You see an opportunity to make a small change that might improve their learning outcomes, so you roll it out to a group of students who don’t know they are part of the sample. One example cited was a Pearson A/B test that earned negative media coverage a few years ago. Peterson asks on the message board.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2019

To further emancipate itself from its previous parent company, Pearson’s former K-12 courseware business has changed its name. The company formerly known as Pearson K12 Learning is now called Savvas Learning Co., according to an external email reviewed by EdSurge. The name became effective Thursday, Oct.

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Marketplace K-12

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Pearson has launched a new direct-to-consumer division, which will be co-led with former top officials from Shutterfly. The post Pearson Announces New Direct-to-Consumer Product Focus appeared first on Market Brief.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2017

Throughout the past decade, Knewton ’s adaptive learning technology has been backed by some of the biggest names in the both the publishing and venture capital community. Now one of its most high-profile content partners and investors, Pearson , is pulling back.

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Marketplace K-12

JANUARY 31, 2022

Education giant Pearson has acquired Credly, and PowerSchool has made a deal to snap up the communications platform Kinvolved. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Pearson Acquires Credentialing Platform in $200M Deal; PowerSchool Buys Communications Platform appeared first on Market Brief.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2018

Thanks to the latest Microsoft updates, creating an innovative learning environment has now gotten easier. From additional Learning Tools for OneNote to a new way to use Minecraft: Education Edition , these new developments stem directly from the needs of Microsoft’s most important consumers.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

This is especially evident over the decade, as schools have increasingly adopted mobile learning as a signature initiative using BYOD and 1:1 programs and investing in tablets to provide their students with access to a wealth of relevant educational content and learning opportunities. Designing learning materials for mobile devices.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The latest player to jump in is Pearson, which released Pearson Plus over the summer as a “pay-as-you-go” alternative to traditional textbooks. Subscribers to Pearson Plus pay $9.99 I think we will be building out better study tools to help students in their learning journey. We want to help them study better.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Since the turn of the century, Pearson has acquired more than two dozen education companies. Today, the Pearson announced its first acquisition in three years: Lumerit Education , a San Antonio, Texas-based company that works with businesses to offer their employees opportunities to earn bachelor’s degrees.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2023

(CAE), a leader in designing innovative performance tasks for measurement and instruction of higher order skills, today announced the immediate availability of its College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA+) through a non-exclusive partnership with Pearson [FTSE: PSON.L], the world’s leading learning company.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Micro-credentials offer an important opportunity for educators to strengthen their professional learning. Brenda Pearson Director of Professional Learning, Clark County Education Association. Grounding micro-credentials in research is central to their gaining acceptance in the field. . …

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

The suits name publishers Cengage Learning, McGraw Hill, and Pearson Education, as well as book sellers Follett Higher Education Group and Barnes & Noble. Pearson, McGraw Hill and Follett defended their inclusive access programs in email interviews with EdSurge. They were filed on behalf of individual students in the U.S.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Pearson , the world’s leading learning company, today announces the creation of a new direct-to-consumer division as it looks to further strengthen its focus on building a direct relationship with learners around the world. Pictures, joins Pearson as Chief Marketing Officer and Co-President – Direct-to-Consumer.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

The post Pearson Set to Sell K-12 Curriculum Business, But Not Assessment appeared first on Market Brief. The global education company plans to abandon its K-12 curriculum business in the U.S., while continuing investments in assessments and virtual education.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2020

McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, Pearson Education Inc., Cengage Learning Inc., Pearson is aware of this lawsuit and is reviewing the complaint. Named in the suit are Barnes & Noble Education Inc., Follett Higher Education Group Inc., and the Educational Publishers Enforcement Group.

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Digital Promise

JULY 15, 2021

OTAN centers their technical assistance and training for countless adult educators on coaching and mentoring , creating opportunities for adult educators to share their knowledge and skills and become technology leaders in their own learning communities. What have I learned? By working in teams, a shared agency vision is built.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2025

Without real exposure to different career paths or learning about careers they may never have heard of, students often make choices based on limited information, missing out on opportunities that align with their skills and interests. Visit pearson.com/ccr to learn more. Its a big question one that many students struggle to answer.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Video has become a major educational tool for the next generation of students, 59 percent of whom report YouTube as their preferred educational method, Pearson reports. Lower Latency and Higher Speed Will Expand VR/AR. Along with AR/VR, video downloads will also become easier.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

As personalized learning becomes a more mainstream pedagogy in K–12 classrooms, teachers have started to adapt assessment processes to get a deeper look at student growth. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out opportunities for schools to apply for personalized learning funding! Teachers Use Online Forms to Gauge Student Learning.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Gather student data, make predictions about their learning—and perhaps their future. For years education companies have tried to apply technologies to better understand students and tailor their learning experiences, or support instructors who can intervene when human help is needed. Or does it?) It’s the holy grail.”

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2022

It’s summer time, and the learning is not easy. Summer learning programs from coast to coast have struggled to hire the number of staff needed to operate at full capacity, leading to limited slots and even closures among programs in Maine , Connecticut , Ohio , Georgia and other states. But teachers are exhausted. I’m still tired.” “We

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 29, 2020

Pearson Online Academy will celebrate graduation this year the same way it always does: virtually. The big difference this year is that Pearson Online won’t be alone. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn about the tech that can help English language learners graduate. The toughest part is nailing down the logistics. “We

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

Pearson Online Academy will celebrate graduation this year the same way it always does: virtually. The big difference this year is that Pearson Online won’t be alone. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn about the tech that can help English language learners graduate. The toughest part is nailing down the logistics. “We

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

PIRG obtained 52 contracts between 31 colleges and major publishers, including Cengage, McGraw-Hill and Pearson. And a multi-year agreement between Pearson and the University of Florida set “minimum usage rates” of 10,400 enrollments in 2017, which jumped to 47,000 in 2018. Using open-records requests, U.S.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 25, 2012

It is also a learning platform, providing a calendar, messaging, grade book, and attendance for teachers and students to use. apps apps for education free resources learning management system' Chalkable is a site that lists the best education apps in one place and lets you buy it through the Chalkable site.

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Edsurge

JULY 28, 2021

Then publishing giant Pearson bought it from Apple in 2006. But by 2015, Pearson was looking to unload PowerSchool , which was bought by the private-equity firm Vista Equity Partners for $350 million. And she added that remote learning is only one piece of what their services aid. “As

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

Kerri Lemoie Part of the reaction was disbelief, since the Open Badges platform was launched back in 2011 to great fanfare (it was originally called Mozilla Open Badges, but Mozilla has since transferred coordination of the standard to IMS Global Learning Consortium). Much of the funding came from grants from the MacArthur Foundation.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Pearson and its Connections Academy , the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced last week the expansion of their college and early career program into more than 20 schools. bachelor’s degree programs.

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