2021, Professional Learning and STEM

Fact or Fallacy: Why Esports Are Here to Stay in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Researchers anticipated the global esports market would reach $1 billion in 2019 , and project that by 2021, the number of esports viewers will eclipse that of all other major U.S. MORE FROM EDTECH : Esports Clubs Expand Learning Opportunities for K–12 Players. sports leagues except the NFL. .

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New resources target STEM via aerospace education

eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

High-quality professional learning experiences will also be developed to support teachers’ use of the ExGen instructional materials. We all recognize the need for a diverse and robust STEM next generation who use what they learn today to innovate and invent tomorrow. Even as the U.S. Even as the U.S.

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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

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MAY 8, 2024

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. EdSurge: What experiences laid the foundation for your role as a leader in STEM education in NYC Public Schools?

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Deepening Engagement with Students and Teachers of Color During COVID-19

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MAY 18, 2021

Learn more about some of their best practices related to resource distribution, professional learning, and virtual engagement during the pandemic, in their own words. GBUL continues to remain active on four advisory work groups to advocate for many educational requirements of the 2021 legislative session (i.e.,

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CITGO and Discovery Education Announce 2021 Fueling Education Challenge Winners

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2021

Thursday, June 10, 2021) – CITGO Petroleum Corporation and Discovery Education today announced the winners of the 2021 Fueling Education Challenge. The winning 2021 Fueling Education Challenge winners are: First Place: Camellia S., Silver Spring, Md.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer All Educators New, No-Cost Professional Learning Resources

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning.

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Prioritize Your Professional Development This Year with These New Micro-credentials

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JANUARY 13, 2022

Many of the micro-credentials we launched in 2021 focus on topics such as learner variability, digital fluency, STEM, flexible mindsets, early literacy, and more. As part of our robust micro-credential ecosystem, we proudly partner with organizations to provide opportunities for on-demand, personalized professional learning.

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Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education Announce 2021 Making for Good Challenge Winners

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2021

Thursday, April 29, 2021) – Today, three students across the United States are recognized for innovative solutions to societal and environmental issues as winners of the Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education 2021 Making for Good Challenge. The 2021 Challenge winners exemplify the power of STEAM learning.”.

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Toyota and Discovery Education Launch Initiative Inspiring Student Innovation in STEM

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

PLANO, Texas and SILVER SPRING, Maryland (September 23, 2021) — Toyota’s mission of Mobility for All is at the core of a new education initiative by Toyota and Discovery Education called Keys to Connect. . Learn more about Keys to Connect at toyotakeystoconnect.com and in Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform.

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Honoring Black History Month by Celebrating Black STEM Leaders with Career Readiness Resources for Students from the STEM Careers Coalition

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Tuesday, February 2, 2022) — The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders?and The array of on-demand resources and an engaging event both introduce and deepen students’ connections to STEM through real-world content. Learn more here. .

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3M Names America’s Top Young Scientist of 2021:14-Year-Old Sarah Park, for Music Therapy Treatment to Improve Mental Health

eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Friday, October 22, 2021) – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) have named 14-year-old Sarah Park from Jacksonville, Fla. the winner of the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge ( #YoungScientist ), the nation’s premier middle school science competition. 18 and 19, 2021. Paul, Minn. and Silver Spring, Md.

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mindSpark Learning Expands Grad-level STEM Certification Program to Educators Nationally

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

mindSpark Learning , a Denver-based national nonprofit dedicated to empowering educators with industry-oriented professional learning experiences, announced today STEMpath will be virtual for its 2021 cohort, enabling the organization to meet the increased demand to open the program to more educators across the U.S.

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Panasonic and Olympian Katie Ledecky Partner to Inspire Student STEM Innovation and Unlock the Power of Technology

eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2022

We’re proud to continue to partner with Katie Ledecky, who is an inspiration to young people around the world, and empowers students to reach their full potential and discover new ways to think about and apply STEM to build a better world.”.

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Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – April 2021

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APRIL 21, 2021

Spring has sprung, and this April we’ve been reading about social and emotional learning, getting a seat at the STEM community table, and post-pandemic staples. SEL, or social and emotional learning, is crucial to connecting with and engaging students. Check out some of our favorite recent reads and resources.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offering Free STEM-Focused Resources to Educators and Students Celebrating Women’s History Month

eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and its social impact partners are offering educators and students nationwide a variety of free, STEM-focused resources to support celebrations of Women’s History Month. Educators can supplement these career profiles with lesson plans, engaging activities, and career mapping resources.

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Edge at Hudson Yards and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership Empowering Students to Engineer STEM Dreams

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Monday, November 1, 2021) – Edge at Hudson Yards and Discovery Education today announced a new educational initiative – Reach for the Sky – that shows students nationwide the transformative power of STEM during a virtual trip to the tallest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. Learn more about this event and register here.

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Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Announce the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes Winners

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2021

In its sixth year, the Possibility Grant Sweepstakes has expanded to include five schools across the country to impact more students in their pursuit of STEM. Now in the sixth year, the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes continues to enhance the availability of STEM supplies and technology.

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Summer Learning Made Fun with No-Cost Family Resources from Discovery Education and Partners

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

Thursday, June 3, 2021) — To accelerate student learning and ignite their natural curiosity, Discovery Education presents parents and guardians an array of no-cost dynamic digital resources for the summer. The STEM Careers channel inspires students to dream big by meeting current STEM professionals from industry leading organizations.

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The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Manufacturing Day with Resources to Inspire the Creators, Doers, Makers, and Makers of Tomorrow in the Classrooms of Today

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, September 29, 2021) – Members of the STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – are helping students and educators explore modern manufacturing with no-cost resources designed to celebrate Manufacturing (MFG) Day.

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3M and Discovery Education Open Call for Entries for America’s Next Top Young Scientist

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

3M and Discovery Education are excited to announce that the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge ( #YoungScientist ) is now open to entries. Competition entries are accepted at YoungScientistLab.com until the April 27, 2021 deadline. We are enthusiastic to see this year’s entries and are sure to be inspired.”

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3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2021 National Finalists and Honorable Mentions

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

(Thursday, June 24, 2021) – 3M and Discovery Education today announced the top 10 finalists and four honorable mention recipients in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The competition event will take place from October 18-19, 2021, at the 3M Innovation Center in Minneapolis.

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Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Open 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

– The 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes, which offers five K-12 schools across the United States an opportunity to win a $5,000 STEM grant to purchase supplies and technology for any STEM-related initiative, is now accepting entries here. Learn more about the 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes and read the full rules here. .

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Maximizing COVID Relief Funding and Its Effectiveness

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JULY 14, 2021

The featured panelists were Dr. Don Gemeinhardt, Director of Strategic Grants and Finance Development at Boxlight, Dr. Alex Leis, CEO of Boxlight-EOS, and Hannah Olson, Product Manager of STEM Solutions at Boxlight and Co-Founder of MyStemKits. In 2021, the America’s Response Program Act (ARPA) added $126 billion to those funds.

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Two Kentucky School Systems Select Discovery Education to Support STEM and STEAM Instruction

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Two Kentucky school systems— Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS )—recently selected Discovery Education to support STEM/STEAM education in their school districts.

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Celebrating Earth Day with Dynamic Digital Resources from Discovery Education

eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

In addition, Discovery Education presents a curated collection of no-cost resources created in collaboration with social impact partners, such as: STEM Student Leaders Get inspired to change the world. and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – presents a curated collection of sustainability-focused professionals in STEM.

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3M and Discovery Education Announce State Merit Winners in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

Wednesday, June 23, 2021) – 3M and Discovery Education today announced 30 State Merit Winners in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world.

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Dynamic New Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Help Students Explore STEM in the World Around Them

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Along the way, students will meet a variety of real-world co-op professionals who reveal the STEM innovations that today’s farms are using to stay productive. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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MindSpark Learning® Acquires Couragion to Disrupt the Landscape of Workforce Development, Career Literacy, and Professional Learning

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2021

June 15, 2021 — Denver, Colo. — MindSpark Learning ® (MindSpark ), a nonprofit that delivers extraordinary and sustainable learning experiences for educators and professionals, announced today the acquisition of Couragion , a leading provider of STEM career literacy and workforce development solutions.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Educators and Students No-Cost Resources Supporting Women’s History Month Celebrations

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, March 3, 2022) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support Women’s History Month observances nationwide. leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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15 Ways to Use Mote in the Classroom – SULS0107

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 27, 2021

The post 15 Ways to Use Mote in the Classroom – SULS0107 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Learn how Mote helps support ELLs, STEM, and helps engage ALL students with 15 Ways to Use Mote in the Classroom. Support STEM with Scientific Notation (STEM Mode). STEM, math, and science teachers, listen up!

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The STEM Careers Coalition Marks Second Anniversary with Expanded Career Readiness Resources and New Industry Partners Joining National Effort to Improve Student Outcomes

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Monday, December 6, 2021) – The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate and non-profit leaders?and To date, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached more than 4.5 View the complete list of STEM Career Coalition partners here. .

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Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education Invite High School Students to Win $30,000 in Prizes from the Trade Champions Challenge

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Monday, December 13, 2021) – Supporting students on their pathway to STEM success, Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education invite students to join the new Trade Champions Challenge. Through real-world explorations in STEM, Innovation Generation cultivates students’ collaboration, problem solving, and creative thinking.

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Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, December 1, 2021) — To support continued student engagement anywhere during the winter holiday breaks, Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are introducing new flexible and engaging learning resources. STEM Activities for Hands-On Learning. Financial Literacy Lessons.

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Discovery Education and its Corporate Partners Offering Free Resources for Families to Keep Learning Alive All Summer

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2023

Pathway to Financial Success in Schools : Nationally recognized with the Jump$tart Coalition’s 2021 Innovation Award, Pathway to Financial Success in Schools is a personal finance education resource with Discover Financial Services.

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Student from New Jersey Receives Award for STEAM Sustainability Innovation from Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education

eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2022

” Stanley Black & Decker is also signature partner of the STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate and non-profit leaders?and “In partnership with Stanley Black & Decker, we are empowering students with the STEAM content to pursue the trade careers of the future.”

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Search for America’s Top Young Scientist of 2022 Begins

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The 2021 winner – 14-year-old Sarah Park from Jacksonville, Fla. In its 15th year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge inspires and challenges middle school students to apply the power of STEM to discovering real-world solutions. We eagerly await this year’s entries!”.

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. Renaissance displayed its literacy solutions.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support Families with New No-Cost Resources to Ignite Student Interest in STEM

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Thursday, September 16, 2021) — To accelerate student learning and ignite student curiosity in STEM, Discovery Education presents parents and guardians an array of no-cost dynamic digital resources. Hands on STEM and Manufacturing Explorations with the STEM Careers Coalition. Silver Spring, Md.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Communities No-Cost Digital Learning Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances Nationwide

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, November 3, 2021) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances nationwide.

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Engaging New Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education and Partners Welcome Students and Teachers Back to School

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Thursday, August 26, 2021) — To welcome K-12 students and teachers back to school, Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—and leading corporate and community partners proudly introduce four new engaging, no-cost virtual field trips (VFTs).

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Richard Labbe Johnston County Public Schools Nominated by: Savvas Learning Company While recent statistics from NAEP (The Nation’s Report Card) show significant declines in math scores across the country, Johnston County Public Schools in North Carolina has defied that trend. After one year of using enVision, Johnston County saw real growth.

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Kaiser Permanente, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, and Discovery Education Offer New, No-Cost, Digital Resources Supporting Emotional Resiliency

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. offers educators a series of no-cost, on-demand e-learning modules built to highlight the importance of human connection and empathy in schools. Ready, Set, RISE! About Kaiser Permanente.

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Free or Low-Cost Resources for PD in Distance Learning

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JULY 16, 2020

With so much uncertainty about the 2020–2021 school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, one fact remains: The skills and resources that reflective, dedicated teachers need to navigate remote, hybrid, and face-to-face learning environments are plentiful -- and ever evolving.

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Delaware Department of Education, DuPont and Discovery Education Launch First-of-Its-Kind Partnership Supporting STEM, Career, and Technical Education Statewide

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Connecting what is being taught in the classroom to Delaware employers is critical,” said Luke Rhine, Director, Career & Technical Education and STEM Initiatives at the Delaware Department of Education. We are thankful for partners like DuPont who share our goals related to STEM- and career-focused education.”. DOVER, Del.,

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Fact or Fallacy: Why Esports Are Here to Stay in K–12 Schools

New resources target STEM via aerospace education

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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

Deepening Engagement with Students and Teachers of Color During COVID-19

CITGO and Discovery Education Announce 2021 Fueling Education Challenge Winners

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer All Educators New, No-Cost Professional Learning Resources

Prioritize Your Professional Development This Year with These New Micro-credentials

Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education Announce 2021 Making for Good Challenge Winners

Toyota and Discovery Education Launch Initiative Inspiring Student Innovation in STEM

Honoring Black History Month by Celebrating Black STEM Leaders with Career Readiness Resources for Students from the STEM Careers Coalition

3M Names America’s Top Young Scientist of 2021:14-Year-Old Sarah Park, for Music Therapy Treatment to Improve Mental Health

mindSpark Learning Expands Grad-level STEM Certification Program to Educators Nationally

Panasonic and Olympian Katie Ledecky Partner to Inspire Student STEM Innovation and Unlock the Power of Technology

Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – April 2021

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offering Free STEM-Focused Resources to Educators and Students Celebrating Women’s History Month

Edge at Hudson Yards and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership Empowering Students to Engineer STEM Dreams

Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Announce the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes Winners

Summer Learning Made Fun with No-Cost Family Resources from Discovery Education and Partners

The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Manufacturing Day with Resources to Inspire the Creators, Doers, Makers, and Makers of Tomorrow in the Classrooms of Today

3M and Discovery Education Open Call for Entries for America’s Next Top Young Scientist

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2021 National Finalists and Honorable Mentions

Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Open 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes

Maximizing COVID Relief Funding and Its Effectiveness

Two Kentucky School Systems Select Discovery Education to Support STEM and STEAM Instruction

Celebrating Earth Day with Dynamic Digital Resources from Discovery Education

3M and Discovery Education Announce State Merit Winners in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge

Dynamic New Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Help Students Explore STEM in the World Around Them

MindSpark Learning® Acquires Couragion to Disrupt the Landscape of Workforce Development, Career Literacy, and Professional Learning

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Educators and Students No-Cost Resources Supporting Women’s History Month Celebrations

15 Ways to Use Mote in the Classroom – SULS0107

The STEM Careers Coalition Marks Second Anniversary with Expanded Career Readiness Resources and New Industry Partners Joining National Effort to Improve Student Outcomes

Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education Invite High School Students to Win $30,000 in Prizes from the Trade Champions Challenge

Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

Discovery Education and its Corporate Partners Offering Free Resources for Families to Keep Learning Alive All Summer

Student from New Jersey Receives Award for STEAM Sustainability Innovation from Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education

Search for America’s Top Young Scientist of 2022 Begins

25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support Families with New No-Cost Resources to Ignite Student Interest in STEM

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Communities No-Cost Digital Learning Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances Nationwide

Engaging New Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education and Partners Welcome Students and Teachers Back to School

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

Kaiser Permanente, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, and Discovery Education Offer New, No-Cost, Digital Resources Supporting Emotional Resiliency

Free or Low-Cost Resources for PD in Distance Learning

Delaware Department of Education, DuPont and Discovery Education Launch First-of-Its-Kind Partnership Supporting STEM, Career, and Technical Education Statewide

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