ADVISORY/Brooklyn Educators Visit Pearson Digital Learning's High-Tech ``eBus'' at Public School 145.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business & Photo Editors/Education & High-Tech Writers ADVISORY...for Monday (May 10) MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4635476 MESA, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2004 New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of City's public schools are currently facing a multitude of educational challenges, from high stakes High Stakes is a British sitcom starring Richard Wilson that aired in 2001. It was written by Tony Sarchet. The second series remains unaired after the first received a poor reception. 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 neigh·bor n. 1. One who lives near or next to another. 2. A person, place, or thing adjacent to or located near another. 3. A fellow human. 4. Used as a form of familiar address. v. 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 Pearson Education is an international publisher of textbooks and other educational material, such as multimedia learning tools. Pearson Education is part of Pearson PLC. It is headquartered in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :PSO PSO - Oracle Parallel Server ), the world's leading integrated education The Integrated Education movement in Northern Ireland is an attempt to bring together children, parents and teachers from both Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions, the aim being to provide a balanced education, while allowing the opportunity to understand and respect all 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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