Pearson is a global education company that provides learning materials, assessment and testing, and professional development services to students, educators, and institutions around the world. The company has a long history of innovation in education, and is committed to helping people make more of their lives through learning.Pearson was founded in 1894 by Pearson Brothers, a British publishing company. The company's first product was a school textbook, and it quickly grew to become one of the largest publishers of educational materials in the world. In the 1920s, Pearson began to expand its business into other areas of education, including assessment and testing.

Today, Pearson is a leading provider of educational products and services to learners of all ages. The company's products and services are used in schools, colleges, and universities around the world. Pearson also provides professional development services to educators, and it helps institutions to improve their educational outcomes.

Pearson is committed to using technology to improve education. The company's products and services are increasingly being delivered online, and Pearson is also developing new technologies to help learners and educators.