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Pearson News (NYSE:PSO)
| Latest Pearson News Headlines | | Date | Time | Source | | | 11/20/2008 | 5:02PM | PRNUS | 'Why I Teach,' Series of Teacher-Made Films, to Be Distributed to Schools by The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
Films Created by Winners of the Teacher of the Year Program Sponsored by CCSSO, New Member of the Digital Arts Alliance
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the Pearson Foundation will promote and distribute a new collection of personal films created by winners... More...>> |
| 11/20/2008 | 10:11AM | PRNUS | Report and Recommendations for Education Policy Leaders, From The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), Says World's E
Report is First in New Series from The Pearson Foundation and CCSSO
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the Pearson Foundation identifies key factors in Singapore's success in teaching science and mathematics and recommends that educators around... More...>> |
| 11/20/2008 | 10:11AM | PRNUS | Film Featuring Latino Superintendents and Administrators Advocates Value of Networking, Advocacy, and Mentoring for Student Perf
Pearson Foundation Produces Profiles Showcasing Commitment of Prominent California School Leaders to Closing Achievement Gap
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In Familia: Action, Support, and Leadership, a new short film from The Pearson Foundation, Latino educators from some of California's largest school districts... More...>> |
| 11/03/2008 | 9:00AM | PRNUS | Pearson VUE Announces New Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA) Certificate Exam Available
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announces the release of the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA)'s new Associate PRM certificate. The Associate PRM certificate is available exclusively through the expansive worldwide network... More...>> |
| 10/29/2008 | 9:48AM | PRNUS | WorldatWork to Offer Computer-Based Testing With Pearson VUE
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson VUE, the electronic certification and licensure testing business of Pearson, today announced that WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals will add an on-demand, computer-based option to their certification testing program. Beginning October 2008, these exams... More...>> |
| 10/15/2008 | 6:00AM | PRNUS | California Awards Pearson Two-Year Contract to Manage Certification Testing for Teachers of English Language Learners
New Contract Builds on Company's Evaluation Systems Group's Extensive Experience in California Teacher Testing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. and HADLEY, Mass., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pearson announced today that the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has awarded the company a two-year contract to manage... More...>> |
| 10/08/2008 | 8:00AM | PRNUS | California Water Environment Association Signs With Pearson VUE to Transition Certification Program to Computer-Based Delivery
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, today announced that the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) will transition its 71-year-old certification program from paper-and-pencil to computer-based test delivery. Beginning January 2009, these exams... More...>> |
| 10/02/2008 | 6:39PM | PRNUS | Fordham University Joins Digital Arts Alliance
Pearson Foundation Joins First Bronx Technology Collaborative Annual Conference
BRONX, N.Y., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pearson Foundation announced today that Fordham University has joined the Digital Arts Alliance, the consortium that promotes digital arts K-12 education through fully funded and staffed programs delivered... More...>> |
| 09/30/2008 | 4:28PM | PRNUS | Pearson VUE Appoints Eileen Youds as Chief Operating Officer
New position allows growing testing company to focus on new initiatives
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, today announced that it has appointed seasoned executive Eileen Youds as Chief Operating Officer. This new position will add greater operational... More...>> |
| 09/24/2008 | 12:18PM | PRNUS | Pearson Announces Pilot Program Results for New Pearson Test of English
LONDON, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson today announced that it has successfully completed the final stage of the worldwide pilot program for its new computer-based international academic English language test, Pearson Test of English (PTE).
Pilot testing enabled Pearson to gather information about the technical functioning... More...>> |
| 09/22/2008 | 9:00AM | PRNUS | American College of Sports Medicine Signs Contract Renewal With Pearson VUE
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pearson VUE, the electronic certification and licensure testing business of Pearson, announced that it signed a long-term renewal contract with American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). ACSM certification exams will continue to be delivered globally, in over 4,400... More...>> |
| 09/11/2008 | 2:14PM | PRNUS | Pearson Honored as 2008 Education Partner of the Year
Boston Business Journal Recognizes Pearson Jumpstart Partnership
BOSTON, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Business Journal (BBJ) has honored Pearson, the global leader in educational publishing and technology, as Education Partner of the Year for its partnership with Jumpstart, a Boston nonprofit specializing in... More...>> |
| 08/07/2008 | 5:10PM | PRNUS | Websense, Inc. Chooses Pearson VUE for Exclusive Test Delivery
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson VUE, the electronic certification and licensure testing business of Pearson, announced that it has signed a contract with Websense, Inc. Pearson VUE began exclusive delivery of the Websense Web Security Professional Certification exam in its Pearson VUE(R) Authorized... More...>> |
| 08/04/2008 | 3:58PM | PRNUS | FT Press Author Podcasts Spotlighted in USA TODAY
'The Voice of Business' and 'The Voice of Finance & Investing' Featured in Watch, Listen & Read Column
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today's "Watch, Listen & Read" column in USA TODAY showcases the FT Press' highly regarded author podcasts, "The Voice of Business" and "The Voice of Finance and Investing."
The... More...>> |
| 07/23/2008 | 9:21AM | PRNUS | Pearson VUE Announces Major Enhancements to Its Secure Testing Framework(TM)
New palm vein technology paves the way for global identity management
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson VUE, the leader in secure high-stakes testing, announced today that it is introducing several key enhancements to its Secure Testing Framework(TM), including the implementation of palm vein recognition... More...>> |
| 07/23/2008 | 8:00AM | PRNUS | Fujitsu PalmSecure(TM) Selected by Pearson VUE to Verify Identities of Test Takers
Award-winning Palm Vein Recognition Solution Improves Accurate Recognition of Standardized Exam Candidates to Reduce Fraud; GMAT Exam Pilots Program This Fall
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products including hard disk... More...>> |
| 07/17/2008 | 6:00AM | PRNUS | Object Management Group Transitions Its Certification Programs to Pearson VUE
OMG certification programs test knowledge in areas of UML(R) modeling, Real-time and Embedded Systems and Business Process Management
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pearson VUE, the electronic certification and licensure testing business of Pearson, today announced that it has signed a multi-year... More...>> |
| 07/14/2008 | 3:00AM | PRNUS | NIIT and Pearson VUE to Offer Testing Facilities in India
NEW DELHI, India, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson VUE, the electronic certification and licensure testing business of Pearson, and NIIT Ltd., the leading Global Talent Development Corporation, have agreed to expand their certification network in India, and extend a range of IT and non-IT tests for students and professionals... More...>> |
| 07/02/2008 | 1:00PM | PRNUS | Measurement Research Associates, Inc. Renews Contract with Pearson VUE
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson VUE, the electronic certification and licensure testing business of Pearson, today announced that it has renewed its contract with Measurement Research Associates, Inc. (MRA). MRA was established for the purpose of providing quality and personalized psychometric services... More...>> |
| 06/30/2008 | 6:58PM | PRNUS | Foundation for Investor Education Invests in Students' Success by Joining Digital Arts Alliance
The Pearson Foundation To Collaborate on Adding New Dimension to Classic Stock Market Game
SAN ANTONIO, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Foundation for Investor Education, publishers of The Stock Market Game, is joining the Digital Arts Alliance, which promotes digital arts in K-12 education through fully funded... More...>> |
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