Pearson Submits Online Content in Response to California Governor Schwarzenegger's Call for Innovative Approaches to Curriculum
Pearson's Online Learning Initiative offers digital supplements for
California's leading programs in Science and Mathematics
Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) June 16, 2009 -- Pearson, the leader in the personalization of education through the use of learning technology and informative assessment, said today it has submitted online editions aligned to California standards and programs in response to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Free Digital Textbook Initiative. Pearson's Online Learning Initiative is offering digital content to supplement its California standards-based curriculum programs in biology, chemistry, algebra 2, and geometry.
"For over a decade, Pearson has been investing to deliver technology that personalizes learning, to develop innovative assessments that inform instruction, and to provide effective teacher and leadership development. In 2003, Pearson was the first content provider to add a digital path to align with its California curriculum programs. We believe it is important to take these forward steps toward an online delivery system and we are supporting the Governor's initiative, recognizing there are numerous challenges ahead for the education community to work through," commented Peter Cohen, CEO of Pearson's North America school curriculum business.
"There are many critical issues still to be resolved: how we ensure that low income and disadvantaged students receive equal access to technology; how we address the needs of English language learners; and how we protect the intellectual property rights of content and technology creators to support future investment and innovation."
"Pearson is part of an accelerating transition to digital forms of learning, and it's essential that through that transition we retain the high quality content, alignment with state standards, teacher support, and research-based approach that are the hallmarks of effective instructional materials."
"We look forward to working with the state, with educators and with parents to address these and other issues, and we stand ready to work in partnership to develop and implement new learning models."
Pearson's Online Learning Initiative is located at www.pearsonschool.com/onlinelearninginitiative
About Pearson: Pearson (NYSE:PSO), the global leader in education and education technology, reaches and engages today's digital natives with effective and personalized learning, as well as dedicated professional development for their teachers. This commitment is demonstrated in the company's investment in innovative print and digital education materials for preK through college, student information systems and learning management systems, teacher professional development, career certification programs, and testing and assessment products that set the standard for the industry. The company's respected brands include Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, Addison Wesley, Benjamin Cummings, PEMSolutions, Stanford 10, SuccessNet, MyLabs, PowerSchool, SuccessMaker and many others. Pearson's comprehensive offerings help inform targeted instruction and intervention so that success is within reach of every student at every level of education. Pearson's commitment to education for all is supported by the global philanthropic initiatives of the Pearson Foundation. Pearson's other primary businesses include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. For more information, go to www.pearson.com.
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