Accessibility, Social Media and STEM

Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Student Voice Tips

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Ways to Give Students a Voice. So, we have, obviously — across the United States and the world — we’ve got this push for social media and schools sharing their story. What tools help us let kids have input into the school social media accounts?

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The STEM Careers Coalition Presents a New Collection of Curated Digital Content for Manufacturing Day 2023

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, the STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – offers students and families new STEM resources to explore the world of modern manufacturing. Charlotte, NC. –

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Tools for Designing Awesome Graphics

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. The awesome part is these tools are free and offer access to awesome fonts, stock photos, frames, templates, and icons.

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STEM Careers Coalition Offering Educators No-Cost Resources to Celebrate Black STEM Leaders During Black History Month

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – presents a curated collection of no-cost content celebrating the careers of Black leaders in STEM for use during Black History Month and beyond. Representation matters.

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

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

This unique program leverages the power of play by using engaging, hands-on digital resources to educate and inspire students in grades 9-12 to consider exciting careers in a variety of STEM professions. The future STEM innovators are sitting in classrooms all across the country.

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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I

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STUDENT VOICES: We need more women in STEM fields, and we have ideas for making that happen

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 7, 2023

STEM movements often miss one thing — the voices of today’s students. As high school students, we were born at the same time as the iPhone and after the launch of social media and YouTube. As high school students, we were born at the same time as the iPhone and after the launch of social media and YouTube.

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Culling Your Social Media Past

ProfHacker

MARCH 9, 2017

One of the challenges, however, is that much of my social media is pretty wide open and easily accessible through a google search of my uncommon name. Some of that stems from my own personal changes, but also from ways in which the Twitter service has changed, and from the ways that others use it.

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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. .

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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.

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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.

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Crunch the Numbers:New Data on Student Wellbeing, the Skills Gap Crisis, and Tech Usage in Utah

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

The Social Institute , whose mission is to empower millions of students to navigate their social world — including social media and technology — in positive, healthy, and high-character ways, released its 2024 Student Insights Report: How Social Media, Tech, and Current Events Impact Student Well-Being.

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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.

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Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. This is typically done by sharing documentation of learning and final reflections through social media. Universal Design for Learning® (UDL).

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Focusing on upstream prevention can stem school violence

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Experts attribute this increase to distinct factors including severe and long-term bullying experienced by the perpetrator, non-compliance and withdrawal side effects of psychiatric medications, social media, exposure to violent content, access to weapons, and a lack of mental health resources.

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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. .

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Toyota and Discovery Education Launch Initiative Inspiring Student Innovation in STEM

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

“The aim of Keys to Connect is encourage students to explore what Mobility for All is about,” said Sean Suggs, group vice president, Toyota Social Innovation. Building a more inclusive and connected world starts in the classroom,” said Lori McFarling, President of Social Impact at Discovery Education. manufacturing facilities.

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Discovery Education and Boeing Present a New Virtual Field Trip for Students Exploring STEM and Robotics in Aviation Manufacturing

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and Boeing present a new virtual experience – Manufacturing the Future of Aviation Virtual Field Trip – to show students how STEM makes aviation manufacturing more efficient and safer. STEM is such a wide and interesting world full of diverse leaders and thinkers.

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Discovery Education Premieres Haul!: An Interactive STEM Learning Experience that Digs Into Sustainable Copper Production with Freeport-McMoRan

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This immersive, virtual STEM mission is part of Dig Into Mining – The Story of Copper , an educational program for students grades 6-12 that explores the use of metals such as copper in our everyday life. The learning experience is accessible through web browsers and Chromebooks using a keyboard and mouse or a USB game controller.

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STEM Careers Coalition Marks First Anniversary and New, No-Cost Digital Resources

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – marks its first anniversary by welcoming new members to the growing coalition and by offering educators, students, and families nationwide access to a host of new, no-cost digital resources.

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All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect

eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Discovery Education is also launching an updated version of STEM Connect. An interdisciplinary K-8 resource, STEM Connect blends dynamic digital content with ready-to-use lessons and hands-on activities to enhance core curriculum and cultivate valuable design thinking skills that prepare students for the future.

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Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks For Future Ready Classrooms

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! You can attend my online graduate course, Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media , to experience networked learning and dive deep into some of the digital learning theories mentioned below: Connectivism by George Siemens and Stephen Downes.

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CoderZ Launches Initiative to Engage Students in STEM with the Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge

eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2021

This year’s #StepintoSTEM challenge provides teachers access to resources that make instruction simple for them, regardless of their computer science background. In addition, they meet students interning at Amazon as well as real engineers who are using STEM and computer science skills every day. About CoderZ.

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Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

In this new phase of partnership, teachers and students in grades K-12 will receive access to a dynamic new digital resource that brings science instruction to life in ways that ignite student curiosity about the natural world and drive deeper engagement in learning. All AJUSD educators also enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Manufacturing Day with Resources to Inspire the Creators, Doers, Makers, and Makers of Tomorrow in the Classrooms of Today

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, September 29, 2021) – Members of the STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – are helping students and educators explore modern manufacturing with no-cost resources designed to celebrate Manufacturing (MFG) Day.

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Vernier Science Education Launches New Resources to Engage Students in Phenomena-Based Learning During Upcoming Eclipses

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education recently launched new resources to help science and STEM educators leverage the two upcoming eclipses—the “Ring of Fire” annular eclipse on October 14, 2023 and the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024—to create engaging learning experiences for students.

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Mastercard and Discovery Education Partner to Empower Girls with STEM Learning Through the Signature Girls4Tech™ Program

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2021

(Thursday, April 22, 2021) — With the goal of providing five million girls with an engaging STEM education by 2025, Mastercard has partnered with Discovery Education to launch the latest phase of the award-winning Girls4Tech initiative. The study showed that women are less confident, receive less encouragement, and need more mentors in STEM.

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Why building school-community partnerships is the way forward

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This opportunity enhances their understanding of any subject, not just STEM-related. Read more: Getting started with STEM in your classroom! The school can provide access to an expert to answer their questions and even be involved in the project. Making lessons more relevant. The question “what do I need this for?”

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Discovery Education and Keysight Technologies Launch New Partnership Supporting Equity of Access in Education

eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

When planning this initiative, Keysight sought to strengthen equity of access in education with modern digital resources. Following a careful review of available digital resources, Discovery Education’s flexible K-12 learning platform and STEM Connect were selected to achieve the initiative’s goals.

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MIND Submits Public Comments on NSF's STEM Education Plan

MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

On October 18, 2020, the MIND Research Institute presented public comments concerning the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Federal STEM Education Plan, Charting a Course For Success: America's Strategy for STEM Education Proposed Priorities for the US [ 85 FR 55323 ]. Increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.

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Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks For Future Ready Classrooms

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! You can attend my online graduate course, Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media , to experience networked learning and dive deep into some of the digital learning theories mentioned below: Connectivism by George Siemens and Stephen Downes.

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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. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Thanks to this new collaboration, teachers and students across HCS will have access to a suite of award-winning digital products that prepare students for college and careers and nurture their inherent curiosity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and all other subjects. STEM Connect.

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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.

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Celebrate National STEM Day with #MySTEMHero

MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

November 8 th is National STEM / STEAM day. At MIND Research Institute, our mission is to mathematically equip all students to solve the world’s most challenging problems, and in doing so, prepare them to become the future STEM workforce. We're Celebrating National STEM Day. Who is your STEM hero? What is a STEM Hero?

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How to Inspire the Next World Changers

Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 27, 2020

They are using social media and technology to spread the word and gather momentum. Where to find activities, projects and lessons: The Science Demo Guy’s website has free STEM and Engineering Design Process posters and experiments to download and print. .” – Rita Pierson.

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Trane Technologies and Discovery Education Launch a New National STEM Education Initiative to Inspire Students to be Climate Innovators

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2022

Davidson, NC and Silver Spring, MD (Monday, May 16, 2022) — Today, Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, and Discovery Education, a worldwide edtech leader, announce they have teamed up to launch a multimedia Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education experience for students in grades 5 to 10.

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3 reasons creativity is essential for the future of education

eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

According to sources, “students with access to arts education are five times less likely to drop out of school , four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement , and four times more likely to receive a bachelor’s degree. ” do not have access to music education, and nearly 2.1 My story is not an outlier.

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The STEM Careers Coalition Marks Second Anniversary with Expanded Career Readiness Resources and New Industry Partners Joining National Effort to Improve Student Outcomes

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Monday, December 6, 2021) – The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate and non-profit leaders?and To date, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached more than 4.5 View the complete list of STEM Career Coalition partners here. .

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Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Among the free resources are: STEM Career Profiles : The Black History Month collection from the STEM Careers Coalition celebrates the careers of Black leaders in STEM during Black History Month and beyond. The STEM Careers Coalition solves critical gaps in representation in the STEM professional workforce.

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

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2023

Science at Home : 3M’s Science at Home video series is a collection of simple, watch-then-do science experiments that feature 3M scientists and special guests using common household items to reinforce core scientific principles and make STEM learning more accessible. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros.

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Discovery Education Enhances K-12 Platform with New Games, Interactives, Career Resources, and More to Nurture Student Curiosity

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

STEM Careers Coalition: Enable students to explore careers in the STEM workforce by pairing video content with career connection strategies, student activations, and ready-to-use activities. All educators using Discovery Education’s products enjoy access to the Discovery Education Network. Discovery, Inc.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Communities No-Cost Digital Learning Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances Nationwide

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, November 3, 2021) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances nationwide. Discovery Education is the worldwide? Young Scientist?Lab

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Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Open 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

– The 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes, which offers five K-12 schools across the United States an opportunity to win a $5,000 STEM grant to purchase supplies and technology for any STEM-related initiative, is now accepting entries here. Learn more about the 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes and read the full rules here. . “In

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Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Student Voice Tips

The STEM Careers Coalition Presents a New Collection of Curated Digital Content for Manufacturing Day 2023

Trending Sources

Tools for Designing Awesome Graphics

STEM Careers Coalition Offering Educators No-Cost Resources to Celebrate Black STEM Leaders During Black History Month

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

Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

STUDENT VOICES: We need more women in STEM fields, and we have ideas for making that happen

Culling Your Social Media Past

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

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

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

Crunch the Numbers:New Data on Student Wellbeing, the Skills Gap Crisis, and Tech Usage in Utah

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

Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

Focusing on upstream prevention can stem school violence

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

Toyota and Discovery Education Launch Initiative Inspiring Student Innovation in STEM

Discovery Education and Boeing Present a New Virtual Field Trip for Students Exploring STEM and Robotics in Aviation Manufacturing

Discovery Education Premieres Haul!: An Interactive STEM Learning Experience that Digs Into Sustainable Copper Production with Freeport-McMoRan

STEM Careers Coalition Marks First Anniversary and New, No-Cost Digital Resources

All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect

Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks For Future Ready Classrooms

CoderZ Launches Initiative to Engage Students in STEM with the Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge

Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources

The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Manufacturing Day with Resources to Inspire the Creators, Doers, Makers, and Makers of Tomorrow in the Classrooms of Today

Vernier Science Education Launches New Resources to Engage Students in Phenomena-Based Learning During Upcoming Eclipses

Mastercard and Discovery Education Partner to Empower Girls with STEM Learning Through the Signature Girls4Tech™ Program

Why building school-community partnerships is the way forward

Discovery Education and Keysight Technologies Launch New Partnership Supporting Equity of Access in Education

MIND Submits Public Comments on NSF's STEM Education Plan

Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks For Future Ready Classrooms

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

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

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

Celebrate National STEM Day with #MySTEMHero

How to Inspire the Next World Changers

Trane Technologies and Discovery Education Launch a New National STEM Education Initiative to Inspire Students to be Climate Innovators

3 reasons creativity is essential for the future of education

The STEM Careers Coalition Marks Second Anniversary with Expanded Career Readiness Resources and New Industry Partners Joining National Effort to Improve Student Outcomes

Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances

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

Discovery Education Enhances K-12 Platform with New Games, Interactives, Career Resources, and More to Nurture Student Curiosity

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Communities No-Cost Digital Learning Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances Nationwide

Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Open 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes

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