Carnegie Learning Grows Sales Team; John Paul Jones Joins Publisher of K-12 Mathematics Curricula.Business Editors PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2003 Carnegie Learning Carnegie Learning, Inc. is a publisher of math curriculum for middle school, high school, and post-secondary students. The company uses a blended approach, with a textbook and software (called Cognitive Tutor) for each subject. , the leading innovator in developing K-12 mathematics curricula, today announced the expansion of its sales team. John Paul The name John Paul might refer to: Full name
"We are pleased to add an executive of John's experience to our leadership team," said Jim Nye, president and chief executive officer. "His strengths in educational sales and sales management Sales Management Role and Goal Importance of sales management is critical for any commercial organization. Expanding business in not possible without increasing sales volumes, and effective sales management goal is to organize sales team work in such a manner that ensures a will allow him to make an important contribution to our future growth." With over 26 years educational and technology publishing experience, Jones brings extensive sales and sales management strategies to his new position at Carnegie Learning. Jones began his career at Prentice Hall Prentice Hall is a leading educational publisher. It is an imprint of Pearson Education, Inc., based in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, USA. Prentice Hall publishes print and digital content for the 6-12 and higher education market. History In 1913, law professor Dr. , eventually becoming the vice president of sales and sales operations for Prentice Hall College. He subsequently became the vice president of sales at International Thomson Publishing, and was most recently the Strategic Alliance Director for 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. . Jones will oversee Carnegie Learning sales in the eastern United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor courses are the leading comprehensive curricula for mathematics. The Cognitive Tutor solutions blend engaging interactive software and innovative classroom exercises to allow students to learn along a personalized learning path. The company's mathematics curriculum offerings include Algebra I and II, Geometry, and Integrated Math I, II, and III. About Carnegie Learning Carnegie Learning is the leading innovator in developing mathematics curricula. Based on over 20 years of research at Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University, at Pittsburgh, Pa.; est. 1967 through the merger of the Carnegie Institute of Technology (founded 1900, opened 1905) and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research (founded 1913). , the company's Cognitive Tutor(R) family of mathematics solutions integrates advanced cognitive research, interactive software sessions and engaging classroom activities to immerse students in the experience of mathematics. Teachers use Carnegie Learning's real-world problems and unique Learning by Doing(R) pedagogy to increase students' test scores, confidence, and motivation. The Cognitive Tutor brings the best of research-based curriculum, data-driven instruction, and personalized learning to today's mathematics classrooms. Recognized as an Exemplary Mathematics Program by the U.S. Department of Education, Carnegie Learning's core products, Cognitive Tutor Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Integrated Math, are used in 46 of the largest school districts in the country including Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , Pittsburgh, San Diego, and San Francisco, as well as the Department of Defense Educational Activity. |
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