Author: Grace Maliska

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…

Kevin Tang noticed a problem. Every year, millions of people — especially older adults — fall and get injured. Kevin decided to come up with a solution. He invented a tool to notice these falls and get help quickly. On October 14, the 13-year-old won the 3M Young Scientist challenge for his invention!Kevin, an 8th-grader at Cedarlane Academy in Hacienda Heights, California, got the idea when his grandmother fell and hurt herself. She lay on the floor until someone discovered her, by which time she had permanent brain damage. That might have been prevented if someone had called for help…

Key points: In my classroom, students increasingly ask for relevant content. Students want to know how what they are learning in school relates to the world beyond the classroom. They want to be engaged in their learning. In fact, the 2025-2026 Education Insights Report vividly proves that students need and want engaging learning experiences. And it’s not just students who see engagement as important. Engagement is broadly recognized as a key driver of learning and success, with 93 percent of educators agreeing that student engagement is a critical metric for understanding overall achievement. What is more, 99 percent of superintendents…

Now in its third year in partnership with Discovery Education, Honda Safety Driven uses STEAM educational principles to help students develop real-world safe driving habits  New video series boosts safety awareness with three Honda-powered racing champions, Indy 500 winner Scott Dixon and AMA Pro Motocross champions Jett and Hunter Lawrence   Initiative aims to help address nearly one-third of annual traffic fatalities in the U.S. involving drivers under the age of 25  (TORRANCE, Calif. and CHARLOTTE, NC, Oct. 20, 2025) – In the midst of Teen Driver Safety Week, Honda and Discovery Education have launched year three of the innovative Honda…

As the second largest district in the nation, it is no small feat to analyze and understand the needs of Los Angeles Unified School District’s broad spectrum of educators and students to best serve their unique educational requirements.“During the pandemic, we were looking for ways to ensure value on the apps we purchased,” says David Kooper, Senior Director of Information Technology at Los Angeles Unified School District. “We wanted to make sure the apps were being implemented with fidelity and whether our internal divisions should continue to fund various apps based on how often they were being utilized in the…