Welcome to the Pearson Foundation

We Give BooksRead a book. Give a book.We Give Books gives parents, caregivers, and educators immediate access to a growing digital library of great children's books—books they can read for free, anytime and anywhere they like. For each book read online, we donate a brand new book to a great literacy organization serving young people who don’t have books of their own. The more you read, the more we give.
My VoiceListening to students. Improving schools.My Voice™ engages all members of the school community in a student-centered dialogue about their school's culture. By asking students, staff, and parents about school, analyzing their responses, and acting on them, My Voice aims to help students reach their fullest potential.
New Learning InstituteTransforming the way young people learnThe New Learning Institute delivers engaging, personalized, project-based programs to young people and educators. Using the latest digital and mobile technologies and digital media practices and tools, we help young people explore their interests, direct their own learning, and better prepare themselves for living and working in the 21st century.
Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in EducationSharing best practices of the world’s exemplary school systemsProduced jointly by the OECD and the Pearson Foundation, "Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education" documents the concrete solutions and bold innovations that have helped improve student learning outcomes in ten of the world’s leading education systems.
The Pearson Prize for Higher EducationCelebrating and Supporting Great Student LeadersThe Pearson Prize for Higher Education supports students who are giving back to their local communities—and who have started making a difference while enrolled at a college or university. Again this year, we’re awarding Pearson Prize National Fellowships to 20 students in recognition of their achievement and their commitment to local communities.

The Pearson Foundation is an independent 501c3 non-profit organization that aims to make a difference by promoting literacy, learning, and great teaching.

We do this by collaborating with leading businesses, not-for-profits, and education experts to share good practice; foster innovation; and find workable solutions to the educational disadvantages facing young people and adults across the globe. Read more...