Jumpstart.
Pearson and Jumpstart share a passion for education and inspiring people to reach their full potential. These shared goals and values led Pearson focus its charitable giving efforts on the Pearson-Jumpstart partnership, created in 2001. Since then, Pearson has created and sponsored several initiatives to further the partnership and create more opportunities to support the development of young children.
National Teachers Hall of Fame.
Pearson is a proud supporter of the National Teachers Hall of Fame, dedicated to recognizing and honoring the teaching profession. We join our friends at the Council of Great City Schools, the American Association of School Administrators, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Education Association, the National Middle School Association, the National School Boards Association, the National Parent Teachers Association and many others in endorsing the work of the National Teachers Hall of Fame and commend their commitment to promoting excellence in teaching.
Teams That Make A Difference Award.
Sponsored by Pearson and the National Middle School Association, the Teams That Make A Difference Award identifies people who work to improve the education and well being of young adolescents. This annual program recognizes teams of teachers, administrators, parents, community members, or any combination of these individuals.
Pearson Foundation
Pearson has a proud history of supporting projects in out communities. The Pearson Foundation extends Pearson’s commitment to education in partnership with non-profit and public interest organizations. We work together with leading businesses and civic organizations to support students and teachers and to sponsor community-based education programs across the globe.
Our literacy-focused partnerships including The Jumpstart Pearson Teacher Fellowship, Jumpstart's Read for the Record Campaign, and Family Book Nights.
Other programs include the Digital Arts Alliance - that helps our young people gain educational experiences that meet the challenges of our new century, innovative, scalable learning programs for schools such as BridgeIT and Project Exploration Science Teacher Institute.
Corporate Giving and Community Involvement
Pearson is proud to support many fine organizations with volunteers and financial support nationwide, including the following:
- Any Baby Can
- Children's Shelter of San Antonio
- Community Health Charities
- Communities In Schools
- Habitat for Humanity
- Iowa Shares
- Northside and Northeast ISD
- Riverwalk Children's Festival
- United Way
- Wounded Warrior Program