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We believe that everyone deserves access to a quality education and the opportunity to build a better life #DACA spr.ly/60108Lcy2
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We grieve the loss of our colleague Dieter Kowalski in the Easter Sunday atrocities in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Our thoughts are with his family and friends, and with our 800 colleagues in Sri Lanka. spr.ly/6014Eemhu
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A story of education before technology, by @JodieWorld. nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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Join #ProjectLiteracy and make the world a more affluent place, for everyone. nitter.app/cards/90mu…
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A short history of outdoor education, and why we need to do more of it. nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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We've just updated #thelearningcurve databank. See how your country has fared. nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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Literacy should be a right, not a privilege. Join #ProjectLiteracy. nitter.app/cards/90mu…
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We understand that transitioning to an online learning format may feel challenging, so we’ve gathered tools to help. Find access to our digital textbooks, webinars, and expert recommendations for helping students succeed here: spr.ly/60161tqB4
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Refuse. Out loud. In the classroom. In work meetings. At the dinner table. Every day, refuse. We refuse racism, hatred and inequality of any kind, everywhere.
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When a marriage ends, school can be the constant that children need. It was for Sharon and her girls. nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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"Like so many around the world, we are saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of all of us at Pearson, we extend our condolences to the Royal Family during this time."
Andy Bird, CEO
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The world's most serious challenges are often the most basic. #ProjectLiteracy nitter.app/cards/90mu…
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Illiteracy, beware! Here comes mobile technology. #ProjectLiteracy nitter.app/cards/90mu…
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Is your student moving to an online learning environment? Educators at full-time virtual schools suggest focusing on well-being first, creating a daily schedule & remembering to take breaks. Get the full recommendation here: spr.ly/60111SWGJ
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We have been notified of offensive content in a Nursing textbook. We are removing this content from publication.
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The world is facing the most significant disruption to education in modern history. We’re eager to help, which is why we’re expanding access to many digital learning tools and expertise at no cost. Explore our resource center here: spr.ly/60181teAM
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VIDEO: The town that time forgot, but that education can save. #ProjectLiteracy blog.pearson.com/the-town-th…
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Students already use digital materials, but the next era of learning will be even more personalized & engaging. Our work in this space is why we’re one of @FastCompany’s Most Innovative Companies. We couldn’t be prouder. #AlwaysLearning #FCMostInnovative spr.ly/60151qYwX
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.@JohnFallon has shared a message to our employees worldwide regarding the Executive Order on immigration to the US spr.ly/60108rPvo
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A new look for us for 2016, but the same promise - to help people all over the world make progress through learning. pearson.com/
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Tell your stories & make a commitment to your future via @FLOTUS' inspiring Reach Higher initiative: BetterMakeRoom.org. #BetterMakeRoom
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Yesterday we used chalk. Today we use touchscreens. And it’s tech like our calculus tutor app Aida, that placed us on @FastCompany’s list of most Innovative Companies. Wherever learning goes, we’re in it for the long haul. #AlwaysLearning #FCMostInnovative spr.ly/60141qW1n
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What do all great classrooms have in common? #ExploreEPPSE nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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We agree that it is wrong. We have removed it from current electronic and future print editions and apologize for its publication.
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We continue to support the #ParisAgreement & remain committed to our longstanding climate change goals. spr.ly/60148Yqlq
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"That I could – the most powerful lesson I was ever taught." nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with @LFC to offer int’l sports industry qualifications that will provide pathways to careers in sport, fitness and physical activity. Available to overseas learners beginning in Sept. Learn more here: bit.ly/2MvULGR
We've teamed up with the world's leading education company, @pearson, to offer international sports industry qualifications designed to provide career pathways for young people and adults ✊
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For all the talk of technology, one thing remains the key factor in education: the teacher, argues @JohnFallon. nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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Tomorrow is #NationalSTEMDay and we’ll be celebrating some extraordinary women leaders. Hear more about why role models matter – especially in these fields – on our Nevertheless podcast. spr.ly/60171zY6N
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Today we are announcing our actions related to the situation in Ukraine, which include suspending the sales of our products and services in Russia and Belarus.
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Today marks the first day of our new CEO, Andy Bird. Welcome to Pearson, Andy!
See the full announcement here: spr.ly/6017GfrCX
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To all the doctors who care for us, treat us, and are currently on the front lines of COVID-19, we acknowledge what it took you to get here, and share our gratitude for your dedication. #NationalDoctorsDay
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Today we are delighted to announce Andy Bird as @Pearson’s next CEO. Read more on the announcement here pearson.com/news-and-researc… and see Andy’s welcome video for our employee here: piped.video/watch?v=JwBhiTDf…
We look forward to welcoming you to the team, Andy!
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Together with @idriselba and @rewritinglives we have launched #IlliteraCity – explore and find out how you can help to build better futures for the 750 million people in the world who lack basic literacy skills. spr.ly/6019DFSzF
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CEO @johnfallon talks with @karaswisher on the latest @Recode about going digital first with college textbooks and the next generation of digital learning tools coming this fall. spr.ly/6014ELxpQ
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We're honored and proud to have a perfect score on the @HRC Corporate Equality Index for a fourth consecutive year. spr.ly/60138KMQU
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77% of Gen Z students think textbooks will be obsolete in 5 years. Why wait that long? Pearson is turning the page on college textbooks.
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Celebrate #WorldTeachersDay with us! We asked people across the world what great teachers look like: pearson.com/global-teacher-s…
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Though the digital era is transforming jobs at an alarming rate, we believe these same technological breakthroughs can be used to enable youth and lifelong learners across all economic classes to thrive. #UnreasonableFUTURE spr.ly/6016EXdpg
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Our 2017 Annual Report is now available. Find out how we're helping people all over the world make progress in their lives through learning at spr.ly/6012DX72Y
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You heard right, there’s a #teacher in the White House! Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States, will continue her incredible work as a teacher while in post — stating that teaching isn’t something she does, it’s who she is.
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"In the list of things I want for my daughter, an education comes way above a father." A story of single parenting." nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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#Education needs passion, but equally knee-jerking rarely reveals the truth, argues colleague @dpdcollard. nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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Learning is no longer a stage of life; it’s a lifelong journey. One that can lead to real growth and impact. That’s where we come in. Today, we’re announcing our new company purpose: to add life to a lifetime of learning. spr.ly/6014Kz3g6
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Pearson announces the acquisition of Lumerit Education spr.ly/60161Ktkj
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We're joining forces with @savechildrenuk @Refugees to address the refugee education crisis #EveryChildLearning spr.ly/60148nPzs
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We're working together with @IBMWatson to bring digital tutoring to higher ed students spr.ly/60108DuWM #ibmwow #AlwaysLearning
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We've just announced we're selling @FT Group to @Nikkei. Full press release here: pearson.com/news/announcemen…
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Proud of our employees for supporting Texas flood relief. Visit redcross.org to donate #HoustonStrong spr.ly/60118IRnf
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A HUGE congratulations to National Teacher of the Year @SydneyChaffee! Great teachers like you inspire us #NTOY17 @CCSSO
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Education has the power to change the world. But only if we all take part. Here's how you can do that today. nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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Just announced: We've issued a £350m education-linked social bond to support online learning, education & vocational qualifications, geared towards underserved learners. Net proceeds to go to @ConnectionsAcad, @BTECStudents and @GEDTesting. Read more: spr.ly/6012G1eew
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NEWS: Delighted to announce we're working with the Egyptian government to deliver a national assessment contract, which will become our biggest global testing contract by volume with 125m online assessments to be taken over a four year period. Read more: spr.ly/6012ExZF6
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At a time when #education has never been more critical to get right, we’re proud to be included on @FortuneMagazine’s 2020 #ChangetheWorld list for our focus on underserved students & quality #learning across the globe—and we’re just getting started! spr.ly/6014GaDZn
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On #MLKDay we celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose vision and courage helped further the fight for civil rights and social justice — a history that's still being written today.
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Best You EDU helps get Brinker Team Members on the right—and quick—path toward their career aspirations.
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In 1896, Maria Montessori broke barriers that constrained women for years by becoming one of Italy’s first female doctors — with child development, education, and social change making up the core elements of her life’s work. #WomensHistoryMonth
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To help celebrate International Women's Day, our @neverthelesspod STEM Role Model posters are now available in 7 additional languages! #IWD19 spr.ly/6012Env48
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Reading makes the world go round. This #WorldBookDay lend your support to #ProjectLiteracy. nitter.app/cards/90mu…
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We're proud to be named to this year's Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list, recognizing employers committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture. spr.ly/6016EO3v2
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Going digital-first with textbooks was just the beginning. Coming this fall, the world’s first AI-powered mobile calculus tutor, Aida. spr.ly/6010ELxss
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Today we announced a pair of key appointments to accelerate our digital-first and platform strategy. Ishantha Lokugé has been named SVP, Chief Product Officer and Satish Menon has been named SVP, Chief Technology Officer, Product Platforms. spr.ly/6011Efc8f
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We agree this is unacceptable. We have investigated this and determined that this worksheet is not our product. For more information, see spr.ly/6019DwNHW
This is absolutely unacceptable. A @GreatHeartsTX charter school in San Antonio asked students to complete a “balanced view” assignment about slavery, requiring them to list the “positive aspects” of slave life. The teacher worked from a @pearson textbook.
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We’re redesigning learning for the new economy by addressing a major barrier to STEM jobs. Aida, the world’s first AI enabled calculus tutor, premiers today. #LearnWithAida spr.ly/60131Modx
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The Global Learner Survey is a first of its kind study letting us hear the collective voice of 11,000 learners in 19 countries. It’s loud and clear: they’re taking charge of their education. Read the full results at spr.ly/6012EhUsr
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Today we shared a purpose for Pearson that recognizes learning as one of the most powerful forces for progress and change, reflects the diversity of the markets we serve, and places our customers at the heart of everything we do.
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An important lesson #HarperLee leaves us with is to be accepting & kind to others, no matter the color of our skin.
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Aida - the world’s first AI-powered mobile calculus tutor - takes its name from AI and a tribute to mathematics and computing pioneer Ada Lovelace.
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We’re excited to bring you #LearnThis in partnership with
@nowthisnews! Our first episode is all about the small things you can do to have a big impact on planet Earth. Full episode here: bit.ly/LearnThis_Ep1
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Education + environment = existence. Here's why. nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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We're proud to be named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies. spr.ly/6016EPzkC
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Today and all days, let’s welcome refugees and give them a safe place to fulfill their potential. We partnered with @savechildrenuk to launch Every Child Learning and educate Syrian refugees and children in Jordan. #StepWithRefugees #WRD2019
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Calculus is causing a major leak in the STEM pipeline, but it doesn’t have to be an infinite one. We have an answer to the problem. spr.ly/60101MSAu #LearnWithAida
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What we published was wrong. We apologize, and are committed to setting this right. piped.video/watch?v=PnXjq6Xd…
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We partnered with @SavetheChildren to create Space Hero, a gaming math app for Syrian refugee children to continue to learn in the toughest conditions. #WorldHumanitarianDay
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We’re proud to join the @WHO in celebrating the invaluable role of nurses and midwives in healthcare around the world. We salute them and their lifelong dedication to caring for others. #WorldHealthDay #SupportNursesandMidwives
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Education without empathy breeds a selfish society... Endeavor to improve society #Studenttakeover #EmergingLeader #TheExcellenceStandard
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An exciting day for us at Pearson. Welcome, Andy!
Pearson names former Walt Disney executive Andy Bird as its next CEO trib.al/skLAK3S
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The future won’t be human or machine, it will be human and machine. Soft skills, critical thinking and problem solving give people the advantage.
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With over 1,000 U.S. governors, mayors, businesses, colleges & universities, #WeAreStillIn for the #ParisAgreement. wearestillin.com
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Millions of students worldwide are having their education disrupted by the spread of #COVID19. Joe Lam, our Managing Director of Greater China, shares what they are doing to support learners locally, and how this can impact the future of education. spr.ly/60151QyXd
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We believe every child should continue to learn during lockdown and understand the vital role technology plays. We're delighted to support the #ComputersForKids campaign to help children most in need across the UK: spr.ly/6018H9nGg
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Meet three @BrynMawrCollege students on the cutting edge of #edtech building learning applications for @HoloLens spr.ly/6018D8QYa
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What makes a great teacher? Globally, people agree that great teachers build strong relationships w/ students spr.ly/6016BhCyG
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Teaching from afar may take some adjusting, but can be very productive when thoughtfully approached. We’ve collected tried and true advice from our remote learning experts here: spr.ly/60101SqJC
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State teachers of the year were honored yesterday on the field of the National Championship game! Thanks to @CFPExtraYard & @CCSSO
RT @KidsAndLearning Our National Teachers of the Year!! #extrayardforteachers #NationalChampionship spr.ly/6015DKuc3
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We’re thrilled to announce the promotion of @achriston to Chief Marketing Officer. Since coming to Pearson, Alexa has made major strides in developing a global brand strategy. Read the full release here: spr.ly/6015GDnAh
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The first results from our new global research into #teaching are in. South Africa is first in the spotlight. nitter.app/cards/18ce…
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What are the skills that learners need as we move into the second half of the 21st century? How can technology best be used to meet the goals of personalized learning? Pearson partnered with @jfftweets to answer these questions. #futureskills spr.ly/6015DqMiZ
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The English major isn’t useless after all. Critical thinking, empathy, communication – skills taught through the liberal arts – can’t be automated, and are more valuable than ever.
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When girls are educated, everyone benefits. Support girls’ education by standing #withMalala on Malala day. #shematters
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