The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Historically, career and technical education (CTE) was seen as a dumping ground for students who weren’t considered college material. A two-tier educational system tracked predominantly low-income students and students of color into career and technical classes, then known as vocational education. Perkins Act.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Following a comprehensive evaluation, Virginia’s State Board of Education has approved Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience for statewide use as a core instructional resource through its state adoption process. Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience is aligned to Virginia’s 2018 Standards of Learning.

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AUGUST 28, 2018

August 28, 2018) – Florida’s Franklin County School District (FCSD) announced today that it is teaming up with Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, on a new initiative supporting STEM education across the district. Silver Spring, Md.

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OCTOBER 8, 2018

(Monday, October 8, 2018) – Itron, Inc., Monday, October 8, 2018) – Itron, Inc., Designed to provide access to digitally immersive and educational experiences, this inaugural Smart Cities Virtual Field Trip will premiere LIVE from Itron’s Innovation Center in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

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MAY 1, 2018

A public-private-social partnership formed earlier this year to bring STEMpath, a graduate-level educator preparation program that’s the first of its kind - to educators. Open enrollment will begin May 2018, with generous scholarships available to educators from the Morgridge Family Foundation and other local donors. [

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techlearning

AUGUST 28, 2018

- Discovery Education’s Award-Winning Digital Resources and Innovative Professional Learning System to Support the Creation of a Culture of STEM Teaching and Learning Districtwide- Silver Spring, Md.

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techlearning

AUGUST 2, 2018

- Unique Combination of Discovery Education’s Digital Resources and Professional Learning Services to Bolster STEAM/STEM Education in New STEAM-Focused High School and Classrooms Districtwide - Silver Spring, Md. August 2, 2018) – New York’s Mt. Educators at the Mt. Vernon STEAM Academy. When the Mt.

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techlearning

AUGUST 14, 2018

- Unique Combination of Digital Content and Sustained Professional Learning to Support Educators’ Efforts to Build Dynamic STEM Learning Environments - Silver Spring, Md.

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techlearning

MAY 16, 2018

- Unique Digital Content Combined with Sustained Professional Development to Help Create Vibrant Culture of STEM in Participating Schools - Silver Spring, Md. Through the “Future Ready: STEM for All” initiative, RISD seeks to transform the Berkner Feeder Pattern’s culture and pedagogy.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 15, 2018

-- Addressing Gender Equity in STEM, ‘Girls Get STEM: Unleash Your Inner Scientist’ to Encourage the Next Generation of Leaders in STEM -- Silver Spring, Md. The initiative launches with the Unleash Your Citizen Scientist Virtual Field Trip , premiering on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m.

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techlearning

JULY 5, 2018

- Discovery Education´s Digital Resources and STEM-focused Professional Development System to Create Authentic Learning Experiences for Middle School Students - Silver Spring, Md. Discovery Education’s STEM Connect enhances core curriculum and brings STEM to life in classrooms.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast In 2018, Ector County Independent School District (TX) faced severe challenges. Dr. Náñez explained the challenges Ector County ISD was facing in 2018. Ector County ISD followed the Texas Education Agency’s key principles to set up the framework for effective tutoring.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

First Event Launches No-Cost, Full-Day Professional Learning Events in U.S. and Canada Focused on Helping Educators Learn, Share, and Connect- Silver Spring, Md. The 2018 Day of Discovery Tour kicks-off on March 10 at the Broward County School’s Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

-Combination of Dynamic Digital Content and Sustained, Job-Embedded Professional Development to Help District Create STEM Learning Environments that Promote Students Desire to Learn and Succeed- Silver Spring, MD. LMSD’s new partnership with Discovery Education supports this commitment.

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APRIL 5, 2018

- Discovery Education´s Digital Resources and Comprehensive Professional Development System to Create Authentic STEM Teaching and Learning Environments for Elementary Students- Silver Spring, Md. Discovery Education’s Science Techbook series empowers educators to transform science instruction.

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techlearning

MARCH 14, 2018

-A Combination of Discovery Education’s New STEM Connect Digital Service and Sustained Professional Development is Set to Drive District’s Efforts to Grow Student Interest in STEM Education- Silver Spring, Md. Discovery Education’s STEM Connect enhances core curriculum and brings STEM to life in classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Tue, 02/27/2018 - 09:47. That old adage sums up why it is so hard for educators, parents and communities to adopt new learning spaces and the pedagogies that go along with them. Over the past 20 years, Robert Dillon has been a huge advocate for experiential learning. EdTech K–12 Magazine (@EdTech_K12) February 27, 2018.

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techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

-- #TheSTEMEquation: Parents, Educators, Students and Communities Engage in Day-Long Online Conversation about the Power of STEM to Shape the Future -- -- Possibility Grant Sweepstakes Winner to be Announced and Awarded $10,000 to fund School STEM Initiative -- Silver Spring, Md.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

A year earlier, I had graduated with a teaching degree in elementary education. At the time, my district didn't offer any professional development (PD) opportunities to prepare educators without a computer science background to teach CS in their classes. To date, close to 3,000 educators have taken the survey.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

­ - District Chooses Discovery Education’s STEM Connect to Bring STEM Lessons to Life for Students Districtwide - Silver Spring, Md. In addition, FUESD’s teachers and administrators became the first in California to participate in Discovery Education’s three-year professional learning initiative, STEMformation.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

(Thursday, September 20, 2018) – The National FFA Organization, Tractor Supply Company, and Discovery Education – the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms – are teaming up to host a new virtual field trip entitled Beyond the Sale: Careers That Deliver at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

–Immersive New Content Empowers Educators to Create Dynamic Digital Learning Environments for All Students – Silver Spring, Md. All three vignettes are now available in Discovery Education Streaming Plus and the Social Studies Techbook. s potential to transform industries like education, business, and health. This Is A.I.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 1, 2018

- Chicago-Area School System Combining Digital Content and Professional Learning to Create Innovative STEM Learning Experiences for All Students- Silver Spring, Md. Discovery Education was chosen specifically to support 54 Promise’s focus on cultivating innovation in learning spaces and instructional design.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Wiley had disclosed paying $56 million in cash for zyBooks, a digital courseware provider for STEM and computer science subjects. Kibby was previously an executive at McGraw-Hill Education and Pearson. In addition to those deals, Wiley said it also made “two immaterial acquisitions” for its research publishing division.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Two educators from Colorado Springs District 11 won The Succeeds Prize 2018 for Excellence in Technology Enabled Learning during a celebration honoring Colorado public schools and educators. It also seeks to provide forward-thinking educators with seed funding to bring their big ideas to fruition.

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JULY 18, 2018

- Discovery Education´s Digital Resources and Professional Learning System to Play a Key Role in Meeting the Goals of District’s Strategic Plan, Transforming Learning for Global Achievement - Silver Spring, Md.

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edWeb.net

MAY 5, 2021

These honored educators explained what they are doing and why, during a recent edWebinar hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network. now Hazel Professor of Education at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (MD). Warren, Jr.,

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Since President Obama’s ConnectED announcement in 2013 in Mooresville, NC , there has been more than $10 billion committed as part of the five-year program to transform American education. We want to celebrate the extraordinary collaborations between educators and the private sector that have occurred because of ConnectED.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

October 10, 2018) – Following a comprehensive review, Florida’s Commissioner of Education, as recommended by the state’s Instructional Materials Reviewers, recently approved the adoption of the award-winning Discovery Education Science Techbook for statewide use as a core instructional resource through its state adoption process.

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techlearning

MARCH 12, 2018

We are excited to partner with Discovery Education to provide innovative resources to 21st century learners that expand their understanding of the valuable role soil plays in developing our growing world,” said Nutrients for Life Foundation Executive Director Harriet Wegmeyer.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

The state’s Department of Education has taken control of the district twice since 1999 for a laundry list of reasons—most importantly, bleak academic performance. During the second takeover in June 2017, the South Carolina superintendent declared a “state of emergency” in education. Algebra 1 — In 2018, 19.8%

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MiddleWeb

JANUARY 29, 2019

2018 was a bonanza year for STEM, and 2019 holds even more promise. But we face some big challenges to get STEM education where it can fully deliver on its potential. Anne Jolly outlines four areas to radically improve STEM and instruction generally in today's schools.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Upon completion of my Fellowship with the Bellwether Education Partners/Texas Education Agency, my CCC Model was codified. A student’s zip code should not determine the quality of education they receive. Educational systems do not reward a high expectations mindset as much as content and teaching methods.

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

In July 2018, Digital Promise launched a new Maker Learning Leadership Cohort. This cohort program is dedicated to professional learning, peer connections, and school transformation in the Pittsburgh region. Maker learning is a highly collaborative process that embraces a team approach to learning.

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techlearning

JUNE 19, 2018

-- Nationwide challenge invites educators to design an in-school experience that inspires the next generation of manufacturing leaders -- Silver Spring, Md. The program calls upon educators to inspire students in grades 3-12 to take the first step toward exploring and pursuing modern manufacturing careers.

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techlearning

MAY 4, 2018

Friday, May 4, 2018) – EA SPORTS, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, are teaming up to host A Numbers Game Virtual Field Trip: The Role of Data in EA SPORTS Madden NFL on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

-- Virtual Field Trip of Arconic in Austin, Texas brings exciting STEM careers to classrooms and explores how 3D printing is revolutionizing aerospace manufacturing - - Silver Spring, Md. Wednesday, September 26, 2018) – In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, , the independently endowed philanthropic arm of Arconic, Inc.,

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