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Digital Learning Tools

8 under-the-radar digital learning resources

July 11, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Digital learning resources help educators diversify their toolkit--and give students access to a wider range of learning modalities.

Digital learning resources are transforming classrooms, and educators are always on the lookout for tools that go beyond the standard platforms. There are numerous lesser-known digital platforms that…

Digital Learning Tools

How Gimkit engages my students

July 10, 2025 by Jacob Nissen, Concordia St. Paul University

Gimkit can boost engagement, reinforce learning through interactive gameplay, and offer valuable insights into student progress in real time.

During the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, teachers needed to become resourceful in how they delivered content to students. During this time, students experienced significant change and evolved…

Digital Learning Tools

5 digital resources to engage students in meaningful learning

July 8, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Digital resources allow educators to establish meaningful learning and connect with students in a way that’s personalized and relevant.

Digital resources--interactive platforms, games, simulations, and multimedia--allow educators to bring subjects alive in ways that foster curiosity, creativity, and a deep understanding of content.

Classroom Learning

5 online resources to beat the summer slide

June 20, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Digital resources help students maintain momentum, combat the summer slide, and return to the classroom in the fall ready to learn.

Key points: As the final school bells ring and students head into summer vacation, educators and parents alike are turning ... Read more

Gale and Utah State Library Partner to Provide Residents Free Access to New Digital Resources

February 27, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Salt Lake City, UTAH & FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Utah State Library has partnered with Gale, part of Cengage Group, ... Read more

Alaskan School System Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Education

December 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC —Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) announced a new partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that will ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

Closing the digital use divide with active and engaging learning

December 2, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Students offered insight into how to use active learning, with digital resources and edtech tools, to boost their engagement.

When it comes to classroom edtech use, digital tools have a drastically different impact when they are used actively instead of passively--a critical difference examined in the 2023-2024…

New Capstone Resources from Genentech and Discovery Education Empower High School Students to Explore Biotechnology

October 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Futurelab+ – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group – ... Read more

Discovery Education and LIV Golf Launch Multi-Year Partnership Reaching Half a Million Students Worldwide with STEM and Life Skills

September 19, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC and Carrollton, TX — Discovery Education and LIV Golf today announced a new multi-year partnership, LIV to Learn, ... Read more

Discovery Education Unveils New, Free Environmental Focused Learning Resources

August 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourages students to ... Read more

Students Across California’s Dunham School District Return to Classrooms this Fall with Innovative New Resources Enhancing Science Education

August 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Students across California’s Dunham School District (DSD) will return to classrooms this fall with new resources enhancing ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

Podcasting for learning–and an antidote to screen time?

June 4, 2024 by Michael B. Horn, Clayton Christensen Institute

The potential of podcasts and podcasting to support healthy development and learning makes this a trend worth jumping on for all parties.

If video killed the radio star, then podcasting is resurrecting it. The medium has exploded in recent years. Now, it seems like everyone has a podcast—including us, the…

Discovery Education Offers New Financial Literacy Resources Supporting National Financial Capability Month Activities

April 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital resources nurture student curiosity and drive deeper engagement in ... Read more

Your ultimate school media buying guide is here. Find the perfect mix of print and digital resources for your students.

May 15, 2024February 20, 2024 by Jeff Festa

The most effective way to ensure literacy success in the classroom is to utilize a plan that involves both print ... Read more

Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools Begin New Year with New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness

January 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC —Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools (HCS) today announced a new phase in its partnership with global edtech leader Discovery ... Read more

Digital Learning

How Do You Use Technology to Improve Your Learning?

January 3, 2024 by ESchool News

How do you use technology to improve your learning? Harnessing technology is pivotal to revolutionizing K-12 student learning.

In the modern educational landscape, leveraging technology is key to enhancing learning experiences. From interactive platforms to digital resources, incorporating technology optimizes accessibility, personalization, and engagement.

K-12 Tech Innovation News

The Impact of Technology on Education

December 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione

The impact of technology on education has a wide reach, and investing in teacher training and ensuring equitable access are key actions.

Technology's impact on K-12 education has been transformative, ushering in a new era of learning characterized by enhanced accessibility, engagement, and personalized instruction. In recent years, K-12 tech…

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

July 17, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC ) — To keep students engaged in learning while on summer break, Discovery Education and select partners have ... Read more

Minnesota’s Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools’ New Partnership Powers the Creation of Dynamic Digital Learning Environments Supporting Science Education

June 12, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC – Minnesota’s Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools (GFW) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the creation of ... Read more

Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated Launch New Initiative to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals

June 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC – Discovery Education, the Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated today announced the launch of a new education initiative ... Read more

Education Policy & Funding

As ESSER spending increases, digital learning is a priority

January 4, 2024June 1, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A new partnership with Discovery Education, which is funded through ESSER dollars, supports digital learning across Montana.

After a slow start in allocating federal ESSER funds, most states have found ways to spend their COVID relief dollars. In Montana, the Office of Public Instruction (OPI)…

Celebrating Earth Day with Resources from Discovery Education

April 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Discovery Education presents K-12 teachers and students a diverse array of ... Read more

New Mexico’s Middle College High School Selects Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives to Support Student Science Explorations

April 12, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC —New Mexico’s Middle College High School, a public charter school within Gallup-McKinley County Public School District, today announced ... Read more

Free Resources from Discovery Education Support Financial Capability Month

April 6, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—is providing an ... Read more

DPS STEAM Launches Innovative Discovery Education Program

March 15, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

DENVER, CO – The Denver Public Schools STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, PE, Health and Media Literacy) Department is excited to ... Read more

News from Discovery Education: Virginia’s Rivermont Schools Selects Discovery Education to Support Science Education Statewide

February 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CHARLOTTE, NC— Virginia’s Rivermont Schools today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education, the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform ... Read more

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

February 20, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and its social impact partners present teachers and families nationwide a curated collection of engaging, ... Read more

Key strategies to fund & grow your digital resource collection

May 17, 2023January 20, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Our report, How to Fund and Grow Your Digital Resources Collection, shows you how to use COVID-19 relief funding options ... Read more

Drug Enforcement Administration and Discovery Education Announce New Resources Addressing Counterfeit Drug Crisis

January 26, 2023January 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are now offering educators new digital resources to address ... Read more

Academic Esports

6 tips to help start an elementary esports program in your school

December 29, 2022 by Mary Phillips, Elementary STEM Teacher, North Shore Elementary

Conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, but recently, the conversation has expanded to include elementary esports too

The benefits of esports are well documented. A significant body of research has found that students who participate in scholastic esports programs benefit from increased emotional regulation, academic…

Education Policy & Funding

How edtech insights impact all parts of school operations

December 28, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Hear from K-12 Hero Awards nominee Kelly Goodman with Florida Virtual School, and James McClurkin of program sponsor SAP Concur

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year's Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and…

Online & Hybrid Learning

5 ways to create a stellar online elementary learning program

December 27, 2022 by Robin Winder, Sr. Director of Instruction, Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint Education Cloud

Starting an online elementary program may feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be--here are some tips to gets yours off the ground

Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Thanks to today’s technology,…

Online & Hybrid Learning

With online learning, the kids are all right

December 26, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year's Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and…

65 ways equity, edtech, and innovation shone in 2022

December 23, 2022 by Laura Ascione

What edtech trends will take top billing in schools and districts in the new year?

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Well, it did--but it also didn't. Virtual and hybrid…

STEM & STEAM Trends

STEM learning makes this educator shine

December 22, 2022 by Laura Ascione

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One of three eSN K-12 Hero Awards winners and nominated by Bluum, Kim Leblanc was selected for the innovative STEM learning initiatives she champions in her district and…

Teaching Trends

Use these 5 strategies to boost student engagement

December 20, 2022 by Mariana Aguilar, Senior Director of Education, GoGuardian

Teachers must build strong, trusting, and collaborative relationships with their students in order to ensure student engagement increases

Student engagement has long been an indicator of growth and progress, and in the wake of the pandemic, it will prove essential for academic and social-emotional recovery.

Oklahoma’s Millwood Public Schools Partners with Global EdTech Leader to Create Dynamic Learning Experiences

December 15, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Oklahoma City, OK —Students and teachers in classrooms across Oklahoma’s Millwood Public Schools (MPS) now have access to a host ... Read more

Discovery Education and Dollar General Literacy Foundation Partner on New Initiative Promoting Literacy

October 25, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

(Tuesday, October 25, 2022) – Discovery Education announced today the launch of a new education initiative – Discover Literacy – ... Read more

3 tips to balance the back-to-analog edtech transition

December 5, 2022September 16, 2022 by Dave Snyder, Director of Curriculum, Orland School District 135

We hope to balance our edtech and engaging digital learning experiences with some of the more traditional aspects of education.

During the “emergency teaching” era of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital resources and edtech tools were used by educators worldwide in an effort to maintain students’ continuity of learning.

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Students, Educators, and Families No-Cost Financial Literacy Resources for College Savings Month

September 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — To support students on their journey to higher learning during September’s College Savings Month and beyond, Discovery ... Read more

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