PowerSchool
Encyclopedia
PowerSchool is a student information system
product of Pearson's
Assessment & Information
group.
On May 25, 2006, Apple Inc. and Pearson Education announced that Pearson was to acquire PowerSchool, "Apple’s award-winning student information systems (SIS) division. Once a school district purchases PowerSchool, accounts can be set-up for both teachers and parents. PowerSchool makes it easy for teachers to record grades, take attendance, and check student profiles. On the other hand, it's convenient for parents to check all of their child's grades as soon as they are posted."
Student information system
A student info system is a software application for education establishments to manage student data. Student information systems provide capabilities for entering student test and other assessment scores through an electronic grade book, building student schedules, tracking student attendance, and...
product of Pearson's
Pearson Education
Pearson Education is an international educational publishing and technology company providing textbooks and other educational material, such as multimedia learning tools...
Assessment & Information
Pearson Assessment & Information
The Assessment & Information group of Pearson is a division of Pearson Education, a business of Pearson PLC. The group is a provider of assessment and education data management services.- Businesses :...
group.
History
PowerSchool was purchased by Apple Inc. on March 13, 2001.On May 25, 2006, Apple Inc. and Pearson Education announced that Pearson was to acquire PowerSchool, "Apple’s award-winning student information systems (SIS) division. Once a school district purchases PowerSchool, accounts can be set-up for both teachers and parents. PowerSchool makes it easy for teachers to record grades, take attendance, and check student profiles. On the other hand, it's convenient for parents to check all of their child's grades as soon as they are posted."