Events, Professional Learning and STEM

Professional Learning School Leaders Need and Deserve

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 19, 2014

If in-district professional development wasn''t bad enough, I also attended my fair share of workshops and conferences that were a complete waste of time. I attended many of these events just to meet the required hours of professional development. Digital Leadership ICLE Jimmy Casas Principal Academy professional learning'

Professional Learning

Professional Learning Learning Common Core Strategy

Learning and growing as educators

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. Our daily schedule at times leaves little room for attending PD events and sometimes can limit our interactions with our colleagues. Schools have been starting to provide time for PLCs, or professional learning communities.

Education

Education Learning Professional Learning Social Media

Developing SEL Competencies Through Technology

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Then there are other mitigating factors stemming from digital drama, selfies, digital footprints, privacy violations, cyberbullying, distraction, time management, and violent video games. Knowing what the issues are and how recent events have amplified them, the time is now to be proactive.

Technology

Technology Social Media Digital Citizenship Facebook

How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Innovative STEM programming requires a willingness to adopt emerging tools and technologies, as well as methodologies like project-based learning. We saw an opportunity to use Minecraft Education as a project-based learning tool in computer science, which is how Level Up Los Angeles was born.

STEM

STEM UDL Learning Outcomes

Remaking Learning: Today’s Crisis and Tomorrow’s Promise

Digital Promise

MAY 22, 2020

For more than 10 years, Pittsburgh’s Remake Learning Network has been building an ecosystem of partnerships and initiatives to advance the future of learning for youth across Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. A map of professional learning communities in the Remake Learning Network.

Learning

Learning Professional Learning Resources STEM

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

Digital Promise

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. In addition, we have developed a youth-led event series, The Kickback Conversation Series. Greater Baltimore Urban League laptop distribution event.

Laptops

Laptops STEM Conference Analysis

The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Black Leaders in STEM with Dynamic Digital Careers Content and Exclusive Virtual Events

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – invites educators, students, and communities to celebrate Black leaders in STEM year-round with the launch of dynamic careers content and a series of virtual educator events.

STEM

STEM Industry Professional Learning Resources

An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

Edsurge

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?

STEM

STEM Elementary Professional Learning Microsoft

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. STEM Professional Learning Resources.

Professional Learning

Professional Learning Resources Education STEM

Redesigning the Learning Experience

Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

As many districts work towards redesigning the learning experience, it’s encouraging to see so many understand the need for STEM-type learning opportunities for all students. Just this week at TCEA, Samsung partnered with STEM Fuse to be able to provide districts with a digital STEM learning solution.

STEM

STEM Learning Tools Industry

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. .

STEM

STEM Resources Industry EdTech

Varsity Tutors for Schools Launches a Professional Learning Community on edWeb

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2023

Educators can register to attend the live event or receive the recording here. ” “We’re delighted to work with Varsity Tutors for Schools to launch a professional learning program on tutoring on edWeb,” said Lisa Schmucki, the founder and CEO of edWeb.net. “It’s

Professional Learning

Professional Learning Learning STEM Outcomes

Toyota and Discovery Education Launch Initiative Inspiring Student Innovation in STEM

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Virtual field trips and an educator guide, with the next event premiering October 12th at 1 PM ET with a behind-the-scenes view of the supply chain. Additional Resources A series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more can be found at Toyota’s virtual education hub.

STEM

STEM Mobility Education EdTech

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.

STEM

STEM Resources Education Industry

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Engaging Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

.— Discovery Education and select social impact partners are offering engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to students and teachers to support observances of National STEM Day. To date, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached more than 5.7 View the complete list of STEM Career Coalition partners here. .

STEM

STEM Resources Education EdTech

Building Sustainable STEM Programs: School and District Leaders Share Tips

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast If we want students to succeed in college and the workforce, they need to be familiar with STEM and CTE, but that’s easier said than done. As important as building sustainable STEM programs is, it can also be very difficult.

STEM

STEM Common Core Company Training

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.

STEM

STEM System Professional Learning Education

Sparking a Culture of Innovation in Northern New Jersey

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

From creating academies for student learning in Leonia School District to establishing a STEM program for girls in Wyckoff School District, there is plenty of great work to spotlight and learn from in Northern New Jersey. 700 attendees gathered at Ramapo College for Northern Ignite’s event, co-hosted with EdSurge, in 2016.

Edcamps

Edcamps STEM Industry Groups

Discovery Ed and Leading Corporate and Community Partners Offering Access to Digital Resources Supporting STEM

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Discovery Education and leading corporate and community partners are partnering to offer engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances. The STEM Careers Coalition is a leading contributor to the vast array of new STEM-focused resources now available.

STEM

STEM Resources Accessibility Professional Learning

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.

STEM

STEM EdTech Education Social Media

God’s Plan (A Requiem for Wendy Menard)

The Jose Vilson

AUGUST 16, 2020

On November 29, 2016, we had a Single Session workshop for the entire Math for America community entitled “A Continuing Conversation: Race, Equity, and STEM Education.” We met at Cafe Frederick to plan for the coming semester of professional learning. This “Racially Relevant Pedagogy” workshop awaited us.

Twitter

Twitter STEM Professional Learning Course

A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

In just a few months, I transitioned from being a student at the University of Montana’s College of Education to leading the instruction of a room of rambunctious middle school students interested in STEM. Then, I moved into a new role as a K-8 STEM Director at my school. To say that the year has been a whirlwind is an understatement.

EdTech

EdTech Resources AEM STEM

This Teacher Started a Hands-On PD Lab That’s Sparking Change Across the District

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

But no one was providing professional learning opportunities for us, and any attempt at training certainly wasn’t personalized. With this grant, we were able to purchase additional materials and create a lending library of STEM tools that all teachers in the district can check out and use in their classrooms. Terri Collins.

Robotics

Robotics Survey STEM Elementary

51 Activities and Events from Discovery Education and Partners Available to Help Educators and Communities Celebrate Earth Day

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2021

(Monday, April 19, 2021) — To celebrate the 51 st Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2021, Discovery Education and several content, corporate, and community partners present educators, students, and families 51 engaging, curated activities and events. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

Education

Education STEM Professional Learning Resources

Discovery Education Presents Three New Virtual Field Trips

eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2021

Focused on an array of diverse topics, these new virtual field trips connect learning to the real-world through relevant and timely digital content that supports learning wherever it takes place. Learn more and register for the new virtual field trips here. “We This virtual field trip is appropriate for students in grades-3-12.

Education

Education STEM Professional Learning Elementary

NASA and Discovery Education Invite Educators and Students Worldwide to Join the Exploration of Mars Through a Special Livestream of the Perseverance Rover’s Landing

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

To commemorate this historic occasion, Discovery Education —the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms—is partnering with NASA to bring students worldwide a special no–cost livestream of this momentous event.

Schoology

Schoology Professional Learning Education STEM

Vote for the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge Improving Lives Award Winner

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

For the first time ever, the public will be invited to watch the final event live. “At can see first-hand the importance of STEM education for fostering a growth mindset that can lead to greater equity and new ideas for change,” said Denise Rutherford, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at 3M.

STEM

STEM Professional Learning Social Media Facebook

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.

Resources

Resources STEM Education EdTech

Celebrating Earth Day with Dynamic Digital Resources from Discovery Education

eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

Among the resources available on the Discovery Education Earth Day website for integration into sustainability-focused lessons are the following engaging on-demand events: . A new selection of 10 activities empowers students to discover key STEM topics like manufacturing, energy, and information technology and how they impact the planet. .

Resources

Resources STEM Education Professional Learning

Alaska’s Nome Public Schools and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership Bringing Dynamic Digital Content

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Through this new collaboration, NPS educators and students in all grades and all district locations are receiving access to dynamic K-12 digital resources that keep students connected to their natural curiosity at home, in school, or wherever learning is taking place. About Discovery Education.

Schoology

Schoology Social Media Professional Learning Education

Tennessee’s Maury County Schools Deepens Collaboration with Discovery Education to Support Summer Learning Initiatives

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education provides educators an enhanced learning platform which facilitates engaging, daily instruction in any learning environment.??? .

STEM

STEM Schoology Social Media Education

Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience Wins Approval

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The State Board of Education’s adoption of Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience empowers the state’s school systems to purchase and integrate this innovative digital curriculum into teaching and learning. Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience is aligned to Virginia’s 2018 Standards of Learning.

Education

Education Professional Learning STEM Schoology

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

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In June 2021, 10 finalists will be chosen to participate in an exclusive summer mentorship program where they will work closely with and learn from a 3M scientist. Each finalist receives the opportunity to compete in the final event – an interactive competition comprised of hands-on challenges, presentations, live judging, and more.

STEM

STEM Education Professional Learning Resources

Alaskan School System Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Education

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education Experience is an engaging learning platform that facilitates instruction in all subjects and in any environment. These

System

System Education Schoology Social Media

First Look—Discovery Education Back To School ’23

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

Click below to listen and scroll down for details and selected edited highlights: Creating Curious Classrooms is a free professional learning series for school and science curriculum leaders that takes a fresh approach to how the latest digital resources and tools can be integrated into instruction to drive engagement.

Panasonic

Panasonic Education STEM Smartphone

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer K-12 Teachers and Families Nationwide Digital Resources to Engage Students in Engineers Week

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The Play to Learn Virtual Field Trip celebrates students’ ability to learn and create change through the power of play. With 10 million students from grades K-12 participating in science fairs and STEAM events every year, Science Fair Central aims to give students the tools to take their projects to the next level.

Resources

Resources STEM Education Meeting

Check out these 10 AR apps for your classroom—coding not required

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Computer Science & STEM Learning is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net that provides PreK-12 educators with a place to collaborate on incorporating computer science, coding, robotics, and STEM learning into their classrooms. View more edWeb.net events here.]. Join the Community.

Classroom

Classroom STEM Robotics EdTech

How to prepare students for 2017’s Hour of Code next week

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

From December 4th to 10th, educators and students around the world will be participating in the Hour of Code, an annual event that takes place during Computer Science Education Week, and is designed to demystify and engage educators and students in coding. View more edWeb.net events here.]. Be flexible. Join the Community.

How To

How To Robotics STEM Exercises

S'Cool Tools, Teacher Voice Edition: Edthena, Kaltura, Defined STEM

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Written by Sarah, a professional learning coach from Colorado. Each teacher with zero years' teaching experience is paired with a district Professional Learning Coach who supports them throughout the year in various capacities. Defined STEM. Describe how you used the product. What worked and what didn’t?

STEM

STEM Tools Blackboard LMS

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

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

STEM Activities for Hands-On Learning. A new selection of 10 activities empowers students to discover key STEM topics like manufacturing, energy, and information technology. A new selection of 10 activities empowers students to discover key STEM topics like manufacturing, energy, and information technology.

STEM

STEM Education EdTech Equity of Access

Search for America’s Top Young Scientist of 2022 Begins

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In June 2022, 10 finalists will be chosen to participate in an exclusive summer mentorship program where they will work closely with and learn from a 3M scientist. At the final event, to be held on October 17-18, the grand prize winner and the Improving Lives Award winner will be announced. We eagerly await this year’s entries!”.

STEM

STEM EdTech Social Media Twitter

Discovery Education Offers New Resources for Financial Literacy Month

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2022

Professional Learning In this on-demand series, educators hear firsthand the benefits financial education has both on students and their teachers. Educators and students can find even more resources in the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform. Twitter and? LinkedIn.? .

Resources

Resources Education Professional Learning Elementary

edWeb and Eduscape Partner to Co-Host Virtual Learning Summits

edWeb.net

JULY 6, 2020

edWeb.net and Eduscape have entered into a partnership to offer Virtual Learning Summits on today’s most important topics for teachers and administrators, including remote teaching, STEM education, Google and Microsoft 365 classroom, SEL, and early childhood education.

Professional Learning

Professional Learning Learning Microsoft STEM

CVS Health and Discovery Education Team Up for Substance Misuse Prevention Day of Learning

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

CVS Health and Discovery Education are coming together to present a Day of Learning on October 27, 2020. This event occurs during Red Ribbon Week, the largest drug-use prevention campaign in the nation, and will debut to communities across the United States the newly announced Dose of Knowledge digital education resources.

Education

Education Learning Professional Learning Twitter

Professional Learning School Leaders Need and Deserve

Learning and growing as educators

Trending Sources

Developing SEL Competencies Through Technology

How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

Remaking Learning: Today’s Crisis and Tomorrow’s Promise

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

The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Black Leaders in STEM with Dynamic Digital Careers Content and Exclusive Virtual Events

An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

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

Redesigning the Learning Experience

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

Varsity Tutors for Schools Launches a Professional Learning Community on edWeb

Toyota and Discovery Education Launch Initiative Inspiring Student Innovation in STEM

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

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Engaging Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances

Building Sustainable STEM Programs: School and District Leaders Share Tips

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

Sparking a Culture of Innovation in Northern New Jersey

Discovery Ed and Leading Corporate and Community Partners Offering Access to Digital Resources Supporting STEM

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

God’s Plan (A Requiem for Wendy Menard)

A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources

This Teacher Started a Hands-On PD Lab That’s Sparking Change Across the District

51 Activities and Events from Discovery Education and Partners Available to Help Educators and Communities Celebrate Earth Day

Discovery Education Presents Three New Virtual Field Trips

NASA and Discovery Education Invite Educators and Students Worldwide to Join the Exploration of Mars Through a Special Livestream of the Perseverance Rover’s Landing

Vote for the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge Improving Lives Award Winner

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

Celebrating Earth Day with Dynamic Digital Resources from Discovery Education

Alaska’s Nome Public Schools and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership Bringing Dynamic Digital Content

Tennessee’s Maury County Schools Deepens Collaboration with Discovery Education to Support Summer Learning Initiatives

Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience Wins Approval

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

Alaskan School System Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Education

First Look—Discovery Education Back To School ’23

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer K-12 Teachers and Families Nationwide Digital Resources to Engage Students in Engineers Week

Check out these 10 AR apps for your classroom—coding not required

How to prepare students for 2017’s Hour of Code next week

S'Cool Tools, Teacher Voice Edition: Edthena, Kaltura, Defined STEM

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

Search for America’s Top Young Scientist of 2022 Begins

Discovery Education Offers New Resources for Financial Literacy Month

edWeb and Eduscape Partner to Co-Host Virtual Learning Summits

CVS Health and Discovery Education Team Up for Substance Misuse Prevention Day of Learning

Stay Connected