Discovery Education

JANUARY 27, 2024

Turn your calendar to February and find new engaging resources from Discovery Education! With DE resources, you can plan February fun where your students can explore STEM innovations, important moments in history, and career options to prepare them for the future! Pop of Professional Learning What’s New Trending Topics Magic Moment Pop of Professional Learning […] The post This Month at DE: February appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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JANUARY 6, 2024

Welcome back! As you jump into January, Discovery Education has new resources and ideas to help you spark students’ curiosity in potential careers, meaningful moments in history, and STEM! Pop of Professional Learning What’s New Trending Topics Magic Moment Pop of Professional Learning Is one of your New Years Resolutions to plan cross-curricular lessons?

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Discovery Education

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With so many things happening in and out of the classroom, a reset has never sounded so good. What do you have in the works for the upcoming school break? If you’re needing some fresh ideas on how you can reset, there are many little ways we can take care of ourselves—whether we have five […] The post School Break Self-Care Tips appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

What kind of skills are needed for your career? Does your position require strong communication skills, knowledge of software, efficient teamwork, or an understanding of machinery? While these skills are strengthened over time, the journey starts with exploring career options and considering which path is most interesting! Here to share how she introduces career skills […] The post Encouraging Career Exploration in the Classroom appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Dive into December with resources from Discovery Education to honor December holidays, explore digital citizenship, and keep students engaged as you head toward winter break! Pop of Professional Learning What’s New Trending Topics Magic Moment Pop of Professional Learning How do you explain the mitochondria to someone who doesn’t speak English?

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Discovery Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

How Do You Explain the Mitochondria to Someone Who Doesn’t Speak English? I often joke that one of the first vocabulary terms I teach my students anymore is the word, “no.” As a biology teacher, there are a myriad of words and phrases my students need to know to understand the course content. My true […] The post Helping Students Master New Content <em>and</em> the English Language appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The world is changing at lightning speed, and it’s important for young people to be informed and empowered as they prepare to make their marks on our society. Students can become thoughtful global citizens by practicing investigation, understanding, and communication in the classroom before they take these skills into real-world situations. To help you inspire […] The post SOS Top 10: Global Citizenship appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A 2018 study by the International Journal of STEM Education found that when students had the opportunity to participate in STEM activities, they were engrossed in the learning and inspired to think about potential real-world applications for the concepts they explored. Encouraging students to research topics, apply critical thinking skills, and generate solutions to real-world problems […] The post Connecting Cross-Curricular Content through STEM Projects appeared first on Discovery Educat

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Discovery Education

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Trying something new in your classroom can feel invigorating, but also opens many questions: How does this compare to what I’ve been doing before? Will it make things easier or more complicated? How will it impact my students? For Stacie Trebes, middle school teacher at Sahuarita School District, trying something new meant stepping out of […] The post Making the Move to Digital Resources appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

OCTOBER 19, 2023

From permission slips to headcounts, going on a field trip requires lots of planning, preparation, and time. Discovery Education’s Virtual Field Trips offer a way to bring an out-of-classroom learning experience to your students—all while saving prep and travel time! But how can a Virtual Field Trip fit into your routine? Here to share her […] The post Sightseeing from the Comfort of Your Classroom appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A student’s journey from kindergarten through graduation starts with small, but consistent steps. As they take each step, their interests in different topics will spark. And when those interests are nurtured and encouraged, even the smallest steps in career exploration can be a giant leap toward finding the perfect career! Teachers have a unique opportunity […] The post Taking Steps Toward Stellar Careers appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Imagine you’re putting together a puzzle. Where do you start? With the corners and edges to create a frame? Maybe by looking at the picture on the box? Now, imagine you’re putting together a puzzle without all of the pieces. Impossible! Helping students actively participate in learning and building background knowledge around new topics can […] The post Accessing New Content Through Active Learning appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Lesson planning involves many steps—reviewing and matching standards to content, selecting strategies, writing activities—but a very important step is reflecting on the perspectives that are presented and whether they are relatable and authentic. For one Arizona teacher, Jillian Hernandez, the opportunity to help the Discovery Education team curate a channel highlighting Native Arizona stories and […] The post Connecting Students with Native Stories appeared first on Discovery Education B

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Discovery Education

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With Labor Day weekend behind us, students and teachers across the country are back in the swing of a new school year! Head back to school prepared by catching up on the latest EdTech news updates. For this edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: EdTech Changes Teacher Shortage New Tech in the […] The post Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – September 5 appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

In case you missed it, this year’s DEN Summer Institute (DENSI) was held on July 18 and 19. DENSI is a one-of-a-kind, community focused, professional learning experience exclusive for DEN STAR educators! Jessie Erickson, a DEN Leadership Council member, held one DENSI session to share her tips, tricks, and advice for building a strong classroom […] The post Cultivating a Caring Classroom Community appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

AUGUST 27, 2023

In school, students learn academic content, build critical thinking skills, and grow as people! To create learning experiences that accomplish this, two educators in the Verona Area School District decided to join forces. They found an innovative way to bring high school and elementary school students together through Discovery Education’s Virtual Field Trips.

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AUGUST 20, 2023

Kick off the new school year and catch up on new laws to support students, updates on cybersecurity and AI, and the latest insights from education and EdTech leaders. In this August 21 edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: Supporting Students Cybersecurity & AI Insights from Leaders Supporting Students The latest education […] The post Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – August 21 appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

Planning an engaging lesson takes time (and effort), and teachers are often short on planning time. Finding the right resource, determining how it will be used, and sharing it with students in a way that will get them excited about learning are all vital to creating a dynamic learning experience, and planning these things takes […] The post Innovative, Time-Saving Lessons for Impactful Learning Experiences appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

Literacy is a leading indicator of student success, and it is an essential skill for any subject area! Students aren’t just reading books, poems, and stories in English Language Arts—they read laboratory experiment instructions in science, word problems in math, and maps in social studies! Reading is a complicated, multi-faceted skill, as it requires students […] The post SOS Top 10: Developing Literacy appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

JULY 27, 2023

We all know professional learning helps teachers learn about changes in the profession and how to better serve their students. But, it can also be viewed as extra work (and a time suck) if it the presentation isn’t engaging and the information isn’t relevant for teachers. As schools work to find high-quality educators, creating dynamic […] The post Planning a Dynamic Professional Learning Session appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

JULY 24, 2023

Celebrate Discovery Channel’s Shark Week with fin-tastic Shark Week programming and curriculum-aligned lesson starters to fortify STEM concepts, investigate conservation, and explore career connections. Here to share her tips and ideas for diving into an exciting Shark Week with your students is DEN STAR and Texas educator, Dorothy-Ann “Dottie” Vakidis.

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Discovery Education

JULY 23, 2023

Catch up on EdTech this week as we dive into policy changes, insights on AI, and how to prepare for the upcoming school year. In this July 24 edition of DE’s EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: Policy Updates Cultivating Classroom Culture Insights from Leaders Policy Updates As we prepare for the start of a new […] The post Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – July 24 appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

JULY 10, 2023

Education is constantly changing—from how to engage today’s students to updated technology in the classroom, there’s always something new to learn. So how can professional learning help keep educators up to speed with all these changes? Flexible, practical professional learning options are easier to manage over traditional, hour-long sessions (or even webinars), so the learning […] The post Practical Professional Learning for Teachers appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

JULY 9, 2023

We hope you had a happy 4th of July holiday! Let’s catch up on updates from ISTE’s annual EdTech conference, changes on affirmative action and technology, and the latest insights from our bold leaders. In this July 10 edition of the EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: ISTE 2023 The Future of EdTech Insights from Leaders […] The post Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – July 10 appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

JUNE 25, 2023

Catch up on the current conversations around Artificial Intelligence in the classroom, student and parent opinions, using performance data, and ideas from education experts. In this June 26 edition of DE’s EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: Tech Updates School Evaluations Insights from Leaders Tech Updates Conversations around how Artificial Intelligence can complement education are continuing, […] The post Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – June 26 appeared first on Di

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Discovery Education

JUNE 11, 2023

Hello, June! For many teachers and students, June marks the end of a school year and the start of a much-deserved summer break. Stay connected to what’s going on in EdTech by reading DE’s roundup of the latest news: From K12 to Career Still on ESSER Insights from Experts From K12 to Career When considering […] The post Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – June 12 appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

MAY 29, 2023

The month of May has flown by, and we hope you had a great Memorial Day Weekend! Now you can catch up on what’s trending in EdTech news with this edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup. We’ll cover: The Pandemic’s Effects Political Happenings Insights from Experts The Pandemic’s Effects While health mandates have all […] The post Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – May 30 appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Discovery Education

MAY 24, 2023

Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, student, or community member, you’ve probably heard lots of conversation surrounding reading over the last school year. Particularly discussions about literacy instruction and student reading proficiency, both critical to the success of students’ academic careers. One teacher, Judith Philias, shared her insights with the Discovery Education team about why she […] The post Strengthening Student Literacy Skills appeared first on Discovery Education Bl

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MAY 15, 2023

As summer break nears, lots of fun things come to mind like warmer weather, end of school celebrations, and time to recharge. While the excitement for summer builds, a well-known challenge also arises—keeping students focused on school through the end of the year. Texas teacher Leann Rains-Sharma was happy to share some insights on how she is overcoming students' shrinking attention spans by keeping them engaged and interested in academic work, even when their minds might be drifting elsewhere.

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Discovery Education

MAY 14, 2023

Check out what’s trending in EdTech news! From Teacher Appreciation Week to shifting technologies, it’s a busy time in education. For this edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: Appreciating Teachers The "Tech" in EdTech Insights from Education Leaders Appreciating Teachers In case you missed it, May 8 – 12 was Teacher Appreciation Week!

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Discovery Education

APRIL 30, 2023

Catch up on what’s new in EdTech! From evolving opinions about EdTech, revelations about reading, and new insights from ACSD and POTUS, there's plenty to discuss. For this May edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: EdTech Trends Readings about Reading Insights from Education Leaders EdTech Trends As EdTech tools seem to be emerging everywhere you look, educators are working to balance how these tools can help enhance learning while not over-stimulating their students.

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Discovery Education

MARCH 1, 2023

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APRIL 16, 2023

Another week, another wave of big news across education. From the continued conversations on ESSER, the impacts of technology, and what state officials are pushing for, there's plenty to pay attention to. For this edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: EdTech Trends ESSER Funding Insights from Education Leaders ICYMI EdTech Trends Education technology (EdTech) combines teaching and learning strategies with digital tools.

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Discovery Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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MARCH 27, 2023

Preparing future-ready students means helping them build the skills needed to succeed beyond the classroom. And what better way to help students focus on life skills than to celebrate Financial Literacy Month! Discovery Education has a wealth of resources to teach all students about money management, financial responsibility, and all about the economy.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This April, make a difference on planet Earth – and in your lessons! Whether you’re reflecting on your impact on our planet for Earth Day or reading poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month, Discovery Education has timely content for a month full of exciting classroom activities. DNA Day Grades 6-12 Did you know DNA Day is April 25? Inspire students in grades 6-12 to unlock the power of genomics and impact the future with DNA Decoded , a collection of ready-to-go, standards-aligned lessons from

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