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Pearson CEO Fallon Talks Common Core, Rise of ‘Open’ Resources

Marketplace K-12

Few corporate brand names in education are as recognizable, and as polarizing, as Pearson, the giant education provider whose reach extends to virtual schools, testing, language training and an array of other areas. Pearson officials have been talking about shifting away from being identified as simply a publishing company for years now.

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School of Me: Letting students study what they want, when they want is the latest education trend

The Hechinger Report

A fifth grader works on a digital lesson as part of a blended learning program. Photo: Meghan E. The shift has coincided with improved test scores and graduation rates. “I Last year, the founder of Facebook pledged to donate $45 billion to social causes, one of them personalized learning.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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In 2012, Pearson, Cengage Learning, and Macmillan Higher Education sued Boundless Learning, claiming that the open education textbook startup had “stolen the creative expression of their authors and editors, violating their intellectual-property rights.” Textbook Publishers vs. Boundless. Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via Techcrunch : “ Nickelodeon gets into e-books with new reading app for kids, Nick Jr. in the Classroom” – by Rose Luckin and Wayne Holmes and sponsored by Pearson, of course. Via teachonline.ca : “Directory of Vendors of Online Learning Products and Services.” Upgrades and Downgrades.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” “Schools, Libraries Miss Out on Millions in E-Rate Funds,” according to EdTech Magazine – some $245 million for the 2014 fiscal year. ” “ Northwest Evaluation Association To Enter State Assessment Market,” says Education Week. “Is Estonia the new Finland ?” “Can U.S.