Innovative Program up for Golden Lamp, Distinguished Achievement, and
Beacon Awards
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson Scott
Foresman's California History-Social Science has been named as a 2007
finalist by the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) for three
esteemed awards: the Golden Lamp Award for Instructional Materials, the
Distinguished Achievement Award in the Curriculum category, and the Beacon
Award for Excellence in Education Marketing in the Integrated Marketing
Campaign category.
Pearson Scott Foresman California History-Social Science is a
standards- driven, interactive program written specifically for California.
Three instructional paths -- text, digital, activities -- make this program
come to life for the fifty percent of all K-5 students in California that
are currently using it to learn history/social studies. The program
includes engaging introductions; videos to build background; audio-enabled
student text; interactive practice; and assessment.
The AEP's Golden Lamp Award is one of the most prestigious awards
within the field of educational publishing. The Instructional Materials
category includes curriculum products or programs designed for use in the
classroom, home-school, or distance learning environments, and nominees are
judged on content, design, and the fulfillment of their educational
mission.
The Distinguished Achievement Awards recognize the best educational
materials -- such as books, periodicals, educational toys, and software --
within subject categories and by audience. The Beacon Awards recognize
marketing pieces produced for the education market.
The 2007 AEP Awards will be presented on June 12 at the 2007 Annual
Award Banquet & Gala at the Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel.
About the AEP
The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP), founded in 1895, is a
national, non-profit organization devoted to serving and advancing the
supplemental educational publishing industry. Its membership represents the
many facets of the educational publishing community, including publishers,
service providers, nonprofit associations, schools, researchers, and
freelance contributors. With the rapid growth of new educational
technologies, AEP members are at the forefront of delivering progressive,
educational products and services that address individual learning needs
and differences. Please visit http://www.AEPWeb.org for more information.
About Pearson Scott Foresman
Pearson Scott Foresman is the world's leading elementary educational
publisher of scientifically research-based instructional materials,
assessment tools, digital media, and professional development.
About Pearson Education
Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education
(http://www.pearsoned.com) is the global leader in educational publishing,
providing research-based print and digital programs to help students of all
ages learn at their own pace, in their own way. Virtually all students in
America learn from a Pearson program at some point in their educational
careers. The company is home to such renowned publishing brands as Pearson
Prentice Hall, Pearson Scott Foresman, Pearson Learning Group, Pearson
Digital Learning, Pearson Educational Measurement, Pearson Achievement
Solutions, Pearson School Systems, and others. Pearson Education is part of
Pearson (NYSE: PSO), the international media company. In addition to
Pearson Education, Pearson's primary operations include the Financial Times
Group and the Penguin Group.
SOURCE Pearson Education
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Related links:
http://www.pearsoned.com
http://www.AEPWeb.org
CONTACT:
Rod Granger of Pearson Education,
+1-212-782-3486, rod.granger@pearsoned.com
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