Learners today are stressed. They hold down full-time jobs. They’re returning to learning as adults highly focused on careers. They worry about debt. But even with all these additional obligations, learners have big dreams of advancement through education. Student Support Coach Nisha Khan works with learners in MBA programs to bridge the gap between institutions and students. And both sides benefit from higher retention rates, less stress, and fewer hurdles to graduation.
Despite challenges in 2020, the Marang Education Trust, in partnership with Pearson, supported 85 schools in South Africa, providing access to professional development support, mentorship opportunities, and learning resources. Read the Efficacy Report in full.
Technology has allowed us to continue learning and stay connected, with many parents agreeing their children are better prepared for the world of work through increased digital skills. Discover more in our latest Parent Pulse Survey.
Mickey Revenaugh, our Vice President for Online Learning, reflects on the concept of school as a physical place — halls, desks, bells — and how navigating the pandemic revealed what it's really about.
Pearson is committed to using our voice for change. That's why our CEO, Andy Bird, is joining other CEOs by committing to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We published our fourth gender pay gap report for Great Britain. While we are making progress, we understand there is much more to be done. Our CDO, Dr Florida E. Starks, shares important steps needed to address this in the UK and beyond.
Our Chief Finance Officer, Sally Johnson, shares her experience with navigating uncertainty amidst the pandemic, and the importance of using technology to stay connected.
