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Fund for Teachers Awards $1.7 Million to 396 Teachers Across the Country

National nonprofit invests in PK-12 teachers through their self-designed summer fellowships to engage public/private/charter school students with relevant learning

Discovery Education Offering New, Free Resources Celebrating National Space Day

To support celebrations of National Space Day, Discovery Education is proud to present a curated collection of free standards-aligned resources. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech le...

Illinois’ Geneva School District 304 Renews Long-term Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Education in Grades K-5

Charlotte, NC (Tuesday, May 9, 2023) —Illinois’ Geneva School District 304 (Geneva CUSD 304) today announced it has renewed its multi-year partnership with Discovery Education supporting...

Edthena Announces Winner of the 2023 Teacher Leader Impact Award

Megan Schlagel of St. Vrain Valley Schools in Colorado recognized for her dedication to lifelong learning and the continuous improvement of her teaching practices

Project Tomorrow to Host "Speak Up for America's Teachers," Voicing Key Input on Education Issues

During “Speak Up Day for America’s Teachers” on May 10, a panel of national school district leaders and teachers will reflect on two decades of survey findings to inform and influence the future of K-12 education

VHS Learning Introduces New Chinese Language and Culture Course

High school students can choose between paced and Flexible versions of the course

Epson Announces New DC-30 Wireless Document Camera for Education

New Document Camera Captures all the Detail with 4K Video Clarity to Enhance Lesson Plans and Engage Students

Frog Street Pre-K Curriculum Linked to Improved School Readiness

Johns Hopkins School of Education study examined the impact of the Frog Street Pre-K curriculum on pre-K score gains across Texas, as measured by the CIRCLE assessment

Applied Software's New Contest Seeks to Propel Students into Careers in Sustainable Construction

Growing the Built Environment Workforce Is a Significant Challenge

Free Resources for Mental Health Month from Discovery Education

To help educators nationwide observe Mental Health Month, Discovery Education is presenting a curated collection of free standards-aligned resources empowering educators to support student me...

Teacher Retention the Focus of Free eBook from Discovery Education

Discovery Education today announced the availability of a new, free, eBook entitled Retain Your Best Educators and Overcome the Teacher Shortage—5 Actions for Proactive Education Leaders ...

Discovery Education and USC Shoah Foundation Present a New Virtual Field Trip Exploring Student Leadership

Charlotte, NC (Thursday, April 20, 2023) – Discovery Education and USC Shoah Foundation today announced a new virtual experience – The Courage to Act Virtual Field Trip – showing students i...

Poptential™ Free Government Curriculum from Certell Addresses Supreme Court Duties and History

While the U.S. Supreme Court begins hearing final cases in April before recessing until the fall, Poptential’s free digital curriculum provides teachers a rich curriculum about the role the S...

Latest Enhancements to Discovery Education Services Drive Deeper Student Engagement

Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place—has announced a host of exciting updates to the company’...

New ParentSquare Virtual Phone Streamlines Schools’ Communication Workflows

Reaching families by phone is now quick, easy, and tracked – all from within ParentSquare

$2.5 Million Prize Challenge Seeks Nationwide Innovation in Student Work-Based Learning Experiences Now Accepting Ideas - Due May 24

The Career Z Challenge: Expanding Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Gen Z , a $2.5 million federal open innovation prize competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education’s (the De...

Sendsteps announces the global launch of the first-ever AI interactive presentation tool for businesses, education and events

Sendsteps, one of the leading interactive presentation platforms for businesses, education and events, announced the launch of its first-time-ever AI-powered interactive presentation tool. Th...

Discovery Education and Creative Visions Partner on New Initiative Empowering Students to Create Positive Change

Discovery Education and Creative Visions—a nonprofit supporting positive change through storytelling, impact media, art, education, and technology—announced today the launch of a new educatio...

Follett Makes Donation to Students Displaced by California Flooding

Company Joins with Capstone to Provide Books, Activity Kits to Kids in Need


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