Author: Grace Maliska
The best Veterans Day lessons and activities can provide the perfect way to engage your students in a variety of topics, ranging from STEM to history and English to social studies and more.Veterans Day takes place on November 11 every year. That date marks the conclusion of World War I, a terrible conflict that came to a close on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. Originally called Armistice Day, the holiday received its current name in 1954.Educators can guide their students through the history of the holiday – the day honors veterans both…
Dr. G. Cleve Pilot, Director of Career and Technical Education, Fairfield Career and Technology Center, Winsboro, SC Addressing the Challenge In Fairfield County, where manufacturing and transportation once thrived, economic shifts have drastically reduced the local job market. The landscape today is vastly different from what it was for previous generations. Once-prominent employers such as MAC Truck, HON Furniture, Rite-Aid, and the SC&G Nuclear Plant have left the area, leaving behind limited opportunities primarily in Element TV and fast-food industries. This lack of variety restricts students’ awareness and preparation for careers in emerging sectors like healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and technology. Without…
Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Student engagement is critical to student success: The more deeply students connect with their learning, the more they see learning as relevant and motivating, and the more likely they are to succeed. But as Discovery Education’s Education Insights 2025–2026 report reveals, engagement is not a simple concept — and often viewed differently depending on point of view and context. Drawing on the responses of 1,400 K–12 superintendents, principals, teachers, parents and students across the United States, the Insights report spotlights the promise and the challenge…
Charlotte, NC (Tuesday, November 4, 2025) – The Environmental Education Initiative today announced the five 2025-2026 recipients of The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) Greening STEM Grant. The Environmental Education Initiative by Discovery Education with NEEF and other partners is a first-of-its-kind program designed to engage students in environmental science, empower them to make informed decisions for healthy environments, and promote civic engagement. Discovery Education is the maker of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world. The Greening STEM Grants support programs that infuse environmental science and resources into school curriculum focused on student-directed investigations of relevant topics of research, local environmental issues, or issues impacting local public lands. “Through these grants, we seek to challenge formal and nonformal educators to design and deliver STEM programming that engages youth in place-based learning,” said Robert Sendrey, program director for environmental education at NEEF. “We also hope to…
When middle school teacher Kim Lepre was invited to review this Digital Citizenship Initiative, she expected the usual reminders about online safety. But she was pleasantly surprised to find so much more to help get her students thinking and talking about their digital lives in new ways. Available as part of Verizon’s Digital Wellness resources through a partnership with Discovery Education, the initiative offers flexible resources that help students explore what it really means to be responsible online. In this Teacher Pick, Kim shares how the program sparked meaningful conversations in her classroom and gave students a chance to practice…
Charlotte, NC (Monday, November 3, 2025)—California’s San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) today announced it has broadened its collaboration with Discovery Education to advance STEAM education across the district. Through this expanded partnership the district has doubled the number of schools using a suite of innovative digital tools that engage students and drive academic achievement. Discovery Education is the maker of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world. Located in the heart of San Bernardino, California, SBCUSD provides a comprehensive education through a diverse array of academic programs and innovative learning pathways serving nearly 50,000 students. Guided by a commitment to equity, safety, and collaboration, SBCUSD’s dedicated educators foster an inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to discover their unique strengths and pursue excellence. The…
Watch these seniors bring the Olympic spirit to a mock Olympic GamesSixty seniors at Belmont Village Senior Living Community in California take part in a mock Olympics to mark the start of the Summer Games in Paris.USA TodayAt just 13 years old, Kevin Tang is establishing himself in the world of science and senior care − all with the goal of keeping his grandma safe.The Southern California eighth grader just won $25,000 and the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” for his fall detection invention, a monitoring device for seniors. It’s different from Life Alert and other brands that offer…
Either watch above or listen below.Discovery Education recently released its second annual Education Insights report, this time focusing on student engagement—a theme I keep hearing increasingly in edtech circles. While the findings reveal universal agreement that engagement is a top predictor of student success—90% of educators, superintendents, and principals recognize its importance—there appears to be significant disconnects on what “engagement” even means.I had the chance to dig into the details of the report with Brian Shaw, CEO of Discovery Education. He cites several critical gaps: Teachers point to thoughtful questioning as a key engagement indicator, while administrators focus on assessment…
Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, October 29, 2025) – Discovery Education, the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, offers educators new resources and a unique career event to drive student engagement in workforce exploration on National STEM Day and beyond. Held annually on November 8th, National STEM Day unites communities to celebrate the importance of teaching K-12 students about science, technology, engineering, and math. Research from the Education Insights 2025–2026: Fueling Learning Through Engagement report indicates that 87% of high school students think that career connections make classrooms engaging and over 93% of educators agree that student engagement is a critical metric for understanding overall achievement. To support the effort of making classrooms engaging by connecting instruction to potential future careers, Discovery Education offers the…
Key points: As a high school STEM teacher at Baldwin Preparatory Academy, I often ask myself: How can we make classroom learning more meaningful for our students? In today’s rapidly evolving world, preparing learners for the future isn’t about gathering academic knowledge. It is also about helping all learners explore potential careers and develop the future-ready skills that will support success in the “real world” beyond graduation. One way to bring those two goals together is by drawing a clear connection between what is learned in the classroom and future careers. In fact, research from the Education Insights Report shows…