PowerSchool

PowerSchool
Type Subsidiary
Industry Student information system
Founded United States
Headquarters United States
Parent Pearson Assessment & Information
Website http://www.powerschool.com

PowerSchool is a student information system product of Pearson's Assessment & Information group.

History

PowerSchool was purchased by Apple Inc. on March 13, 2001.[1][2][3]

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."[4]

References

  1. ^ "So, What Exactly Is PowerSchool, And Why Did Apple Buy Them?". The Mac Observer. http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/So_What_Exactly_Is_PowerSchool_And_Why_Did_Apple_Buy_Them. Retrieved July 16, 2011. 
  2. ^ "Apple Renews K-12 Commitment with PowerSchool". MacNewsWorld. http://www.macnewsworld.com/story/34300.html. Retrieved July 16, 2011. 
  3. ^ "Apple Gains on Education Purchase". E-Commerce Times. http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/8206.html. Retrieved July 16, 2011. 
  4. ^ "Pearson to Acquire PowerSchool". Apple. http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2006/05/25Pearson-to-Acquire-PowerSchool.html. Retrieved July 16, 2011.