Pearson’s Connections Academy Announces Strategic Partnership with University of North Texas | PR Newswire [Video]

New Collaboration to Provide Connections Academy Students with Seamless Pathway to College Credits

, /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Pearson’s (FTSE: PSON.L) Connections Academy announced today a partnership with the University of North Texas (UNT) to provide high school students with a new pathway to college.

This collaboration is not just about academic readiness. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to provide Connections Academy students and families with the direction, connections, and support they need to thrive in their journey to college completion and successful careers.

The collaboration is designed to support students in early career exploration, bolster college and career readiness, and facilitate a seamless path to college. By leveraging UNT’s extensive online education opportunities and wrap-around services, graduates of Connections Academy fully online K-12 public school program will benefit from a tailored educational experience that recognizes their prior learning and earned credentials.

UNT’s innovative approach to embedding skills-based credentials into their curriculum is a significant advantage …