What AI can and can’t do in education
When some people hear the term “artificial intelligence,” they think of robots like the ones in the Steven Spielberg movie AI. In education today, AI is something less…
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How an online shift increased outdoor learning opportunities
One year ago, we at The Ecology School were confronted with the pandemic reality of cancelled in-person programs in exchange for remote, virtual learning. What we created in…
51 Activities and Events from Discovery Education and Partners Available to Help Educators and Communities Celebrate Earth Day
Silver Spring, Md. (Monday, April 19, 2021) — To celebrate the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2021, Discovery ... Read more
K-12 education needs a cybersecurity overhaul
The 2019-2020 school year faced unprecedented challenges with the abrupt shift to remote learning brought about by the pandemic. But while schools struggled to adapt to these changes,…
New Award Celebrates Standout Teacher Leaders from Schools Around the Country
An educator from each state to be recognized with the Teacher Leader Impact Award for their notable achievements and impact ... Read more
New Award Celebrates Standout Teacher Leaders from Schools Around the Country
An educator from each state to be recognized with the Teacher Leader Impact Award for their notable achievements and impact ... Read more
Discovery Education Brings Together Thought Leaders to Amplify Social-Emotional Learning
Educators, Students, and Families Receive Access to Dynamic Learning Resources for SEL Day Educators, students, and families are invited to ... Read more
3 ways to prepare students for college and a career
The pandemic has made clear over the past year that how one looks for a college, how one prepares for a career and, ultimately, the importance of education…
Bolstering cybersecurity with Zero Trust
Like all other sectors, the pandemic expedited digital transformation in education. School districts and universities around the globe found themselves making years’ worth of changes rapidly, as the…
Interactive Field Trips Offered to Educators for Black History Month, President’s Day, Women’s History Month and Earth Day
In preparation for several upcoming significant historical, cultural and societal events, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) has ... Read more
National Leaders in Clean Energy Education Convene Virtually to Kick Off Efforts to Foster an Equitable Clean Energy Economy
Leaders in clean energy education– the KidWind Project, REpowering Schools, and CE – Clean Energy. Bright Futures – are hosting ... Read more
NFL PLAY 60 Kids Day keeps kids active in advance of Super Bowl LV
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, and the National ... Read more
EmpowerU Secures Funding for National Launch of Tech-Powered Solution to Address Student Anxiety and Depression
EmpowerU today announced that the company has secured $1 million in seed funding to launch its highly personalized, tech-powered, social-emotional ... Read more
From Pre-Hire to Retire: Why a Total Approach to Human Capital Management Makes Sense for Schools
Keeping employees happy is essential to retaining them and getting their best effort. But achieving this goal while also managing ... Read more
Here’s the biggest mistake educators make with remote learning
Education thought leader Alan November isn’t shy about discussing what he believes is a key misstep that many educators are making in shifting to web-based instruction during the…
Learning through gaming
When students are so deeply engaged in a task that they can’t wait to dive in — and at the same time, they’re learning fundamental skills that are…
Blended learning models can help schools reopen–here’s how
As educators start considering their options for the fall, the future is full of uncertainty. If schools remain closed, they’ll need to prepare for more remote learning. On…
Building an Engaging K-12 HCM Experience in Challenging Times
This past year has been challenging for K-12 districts. The day-to-day uncertainty and pressure felt by school leaders has been ... Read more
Discovery Education Celebrates Human Rights Day by Offering Educators, Families, and Students No-Cost Digital Resources
Discovery Education and leading corporate and community partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to ... Read more
CoderZ Takes First Place as the Education Solution with Greatest Growth Potential
CoderZ was selected as an “Education Solutions: Greatest Growth Potential” awardee in the Edventures Global Business Acceleration Fellowship. The international ... Read more
KidWind Virtual Workshops Available for Educators
The KidWind Project, the international leader of clean energy education, created topic-specific renewable energy virtual workshops designed to help educators ... Read more
PBLWorks Expands its Online Services for 2021
PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is expanding its selection of online offerings ... Read more
Free Thanksgiving video lessons from The Character Tree
The lessons for first and second grade students teach the character trait of gratitude through short, engaging online videos and ... Read more
Free Veteran’s Day video lesson from The Character Tree
The Character Tree is providing teachers and parents with FREE access to a Veteran’s Day video lesson about gratitude. The ... Read more
Discovery Ed and Leading Corporate and Community Partners Offering Access to Digital Resources Supporting STEM
Discovery Education and leading corporate and community partners are partnering to offer engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, ... Read more
CVS Health and Discovery Education Team Up for Substance Misuse Prevention Day of Learning
CVS Health and Discovery Education are coming together to present a Day of Learning on October 27, 2020. This event ... Read more
Digital signage offers teachers the tools they need to succeed
Many of us can recall scratchy, static-muddled murmurs of elementary and high school administrators making announcements over the public address system, accepting such antiquated technologies as the norm.…
New Mexico Adopts Rave Panic Button to Improve School Safety
Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most, announced New Mexico as ... Read more
Vernier Software & Technology Launches New Vernier Graphical Analysis™ Pro App for Science Instructors and Students
Expanding upon its award-winning Vernier Graphical Analysis™ app, Vernier Software & Technology is launching the Vernier Graphical Analysis Pro app ... Read more
In an uncertain fall, remote assessments and focus skills offer clarity
Research shows that reading at least 20 minutes a day, every day, all year long, can make a world of difference for students at all levels. We know…
Free classes and practice problems in over 200 subjects
Many K-12 schools have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More closings are sure to come. In response, Varsity Tutors, founded ... Read more
eLumen Introduces Professional Services to Help Institutions of Higher Learning Lead Change and Improve Outcomes
Minneapolis, MN―eLumen, the all-in-one platform that helps institutions of higher learning and all individual stakeholders succeed on purpose, today announced ... Read more
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex announces Virtual Camp KSC
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is taking camp to the ionosphere. This year’s Virtual Camp KSC will launch its first ... Read more
10 distance learning writing lessons
When we were just a couple weeks into distance learning, I started to really miss writing workshop time. Over the years, I’ve come to cherish this part of…
8 STEM learning challenges students can do at home
I was chatting with my brother the other day about how things are going with my two nieces learning at home while their schools are closed due to…
Let’s Talk About Your Job Search
A record 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment last week. It’s the biggest jump in new jobless claims in US history. There ... Read more
New Science Kit Series for Educators
Carolina Biological introduced a new Next Generation Science Standards® (NGSS)-aligned science kit series for educators of elementary students in both ... Read more
Educational materials for middle and high school from PBS
On the heels of Earth Day, WGBH Education launched a collection of digital resources featuring content from the new film H2O: ... Read more
Online reading instruction during school closures
BrightFish Reading is offering FREE access to their online instruction during school closures. You can sign up for your account ... Read more
How to thoughtfully implement panic buttons into your school safety plan
During an emergency situation, there is nothing more important than response time. A single minute can be the difference between help arriving on time versus too late. In…