Formerly Excelsior Software, GlobalScholar is dedicated to the future of education by offering powerful, leading edge solutions at all levels of the education community. GlobalScholar meets the needs of today's evolving data-driven educational system by increasing teacher productivity, improving communication and empowering educators through its suite of educational solutions.


Media Kit
Mar. 8, 2010
Carmel Clay Schools Empowers Educators and Administrators District-wide through Accessible Data from Pinnacle Insight; Web-based analytics tool allows for immediate decision-making to improve instruction.
Feb. 25, 2010
Pinnacle Suite from GlobalScholar Selected as 2010 CODiE Award Finalist; Panel of analysts, journalists, and industry and subject matters experts deem Pinnacle Suite as finalist in ‘Best Course Management Solution’ category.
Dec. 17, 2009
Bellevue School District Provides Consistent Quality of Education District-wide through Pinnacle Instruction from GlobalScholar; Platform allows educators, administrators and parents to easily access district curriculum.

June 30, 2009

Eileen Demers, Executive Director of Marketing for Excelsior Software, announces two new additions to the company’s Pinnacle Suite Student Information System.



June 25, 2009
Excelsior Software Launches Online Tutoring Platform Embedded in Pinnacle Suite; Pinnacle Accelerated Learning offers districts a secure virtual learning environment.
Feb. 23, 2009
Online Professional Development Courses Now Available through Pinnacle Suite; Offerings designed to help stakeholders make the shift to more effective instructional practices.
Jan. 23, 2009
Pinnacle Suite Offers Educators and Administrators One Comprehensive Solution for Impacting Instruction and Achievement; Set of tools seamlessly links curriculum, assessments, supplementary resources, and student information data for daily decision-making.
Jan. 22, 2009
GlobalScholar Acquires Student Information System Firm ExLogica; Combination of SIS and Pinnacle Suite creates comprehensive solution for impacting student achievement through effectively used data.
June 30, 2008
Excelsior Software Announces Extensive Expansion to the Pinnacle Suite; Cutting-edge Suite of Products Seamlessly Links Curriculum, Formative and Summative Assessments, and Supplementary Resources to Directly Impact Student Achievement.
June 12, 2008
Excelsior Software Launches Comprehensive Grants and Funding Program to Support Educators’ Efforts in Boosting Student Achievement; Initiative Helps Educators Build and Maintain Relationships with Key Funding Sources to Ensure Sustainable Programming.
Feb. 7, 2008
Working Together to Help Educators Improve Student Achievement, GlobalScholar.com Acquires Excelsior Software; Acquisition Results in Expanded Product Suite for Schools to Manage and Facilitate Classroom Learning.
June 25, 2007
Excelsior Software Introduces Revolutionary New Tool to Aid Differentiated Instruction and Assessment in the Classroom; Pinnacle Web Provides Districts with Cutting-Edge Way to Track and Manage Classroom Data to Improve Student Learning.
Apr. 24, 2007
Marzano & Associates Partners with Re-Inventing Schools Coalition to Present Summer Symposium; Event to Provide Interactive Sessions to Learn About Standards-Based and Standards-Referenced Systems.
Jan. 25, 2007
FETC News At-A-Glance: Dr. Marzano, Pinnacle Web and CODiE Awards.
Nov. 7, 2006
Excelsior Software Offers Districts A Cost-Effective Analysis and Reporting Solution with Pinnacle Analytics; Pinnacle Education Solutions Product Line Provides Cohesive and Practical Set of Management Tools.
May 19, 2006
21st Annual SIIA Codie Competition Yields Honors for Excelsior Software; Pinnacle Plus takes top honors in the “Best Student Information System or Gradebook” category.
Mar. 22, 2006
Spring 2006 News At-A-Glance.
Jan. 25, 2006
Excelsior Software Receives Double Honors in the 21st Annual SIIA Codie Competition; Pinnacle Plus and District Data Analyzer named finalists in educational award categories.
Jan. 25, 2006
Excelsior’s Pinnacle Plus Provides Greatest Flexibility.
Feb. 22, 2006
Improved Communication Benefits Pottsville Schools in Arkansas.
Oct. 26, 2005
Excelsior Software Introduces Pinnacle Over IP.
Nov. 16, 2005
Pinnacle Plus Gradebook Single-User Version Available.
Oct. 26, 2005
Broward County Public Schools Partner With Excelsior Software; Florida district cites teacher productivity, parent communication as key needs filled by Pinnacle System.
July 11, 2005
Pinnacle Enterprise Provides Large Districts with Quicker, More Efficient Management of Student Data; New solution from Excelsior Software uses SQL technology for centralized management and control.
June 29, 2005
Assessment Expert Robert Marzano Collaborates With Excelsior Software to Drive Grading Practice; Expert’s philosophies come to life through Excelsior’s Pinnacle Plus system.
Apr. 19, 2005
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Partner with Excelsior Software to Provide Pinnacle Gradebook to All Teachers; Board votes unanimously to implement essential tool for meeting performance goals.
Feb. 3, 2005
Excelsior Software Earns Dual Honors in the 20th Annual SIIA Codie Competition; Pinnacle Plus named a finalist in two educational award categories.
Jan. 28, 2005
Excelsior Software Offers Free Electronic Gradebook to Classroom Teachers; Teachers can download Gradebook2 to help maximize valuable classroom instruction by saving time on data entry and reporting.
Jan. 27, 2005
Miami-Dade Teachers Cite Time Saved From Use of Electronic Gradebook; United Teachers of Dade surveyed on their use of Gradebook2 from Excelsior Software.
Nov. 3, 2004
Pinnacle PDA Enhances Educators’ Ability to Make Data-Driven Decisions Every Day; Excelsior Software’s latest offering provides ‘wherever, whenever’ access to the information needed to impact instruction.
Oct. 27, 2004
Excelsior Software’s District Data Analyzer Provides Meaningful Information For Schools and Districts on a Shoestring Budget; Software application eliminates need for schools to invest in traditional data warehousing systems.