ADVISORY/Brooklyn Educators Visit Pearson Digital Learning's High-Tech ``eBus'' at Public School 145

Business Wire, May 7, 2004

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ADVISORY...for Monday (May 10)

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MESA, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2004

New York City's public schools are currently facing a multitude of educational challenges, from high stakes tests to shifting academic standards and requirements, all with potentially life-changing consequences for educators, parents and students.

On Monday, May 10, Pearson Digital Learning's "eBus" will visit PS 145 in Brooklyn, giving visitors a chance to see how scientifically based technology can have a positive and long-lasting effect on students' academic future.

The "eBus" is a school bus turned mobile computer lab, outfitted with 13 computer workstations and Internet satellite connectivity. With a specific emphasis on standards-aligned, research-based curriculum, the "eBus" highlights programs that use technology to improve student performance. These programs include the Waterford Early Reading Program(TM) and Waterford Early Math and Science(TM) courseware for preK-2 students; KnowledgeBox(R) K-6 Digital Learning System, and SuccessMaker(R) Enterprise comprehensive courseware, in use at PS 145 and other schools throughout the region.

On the "eBus," public school administrators, educators from neighboring districts, and parents will have the chance to explore the software programs, which teach young students reading/language arts, math, science and social studies. Attendees will also get a first-hand look at how technology is helping to point the way to the future of education.

Pearson Digital Learning is part of Pearson Education (NYSE:PSO), the world's leading integrated education company.

WHAT:       Demonstration of programs that use technology to improve
            student learning aboard the high-tech "eBus."

WHEN:       Monday, May 10 from 8:45 AM - 3:15 PM

WHERE:      Public School 145, 100 Noll Street, Brooklyn, NY

WHO:        Superintendents, principals and curriculum specialists
            from across the city, Pearson Digital Learning personnel

VISUALS:    Photographers and cameramen will have access to students,
            parents, and community leaders using computers aboard the
            visually interesting bus.

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