Author: Grace Maliska

This press release was originally distributed by the New Hampshire Department of Education. You can find the Department’s online version here.   CONCORD, NH (Sept. 15, 2025) — Nearly 80 ready-to-use lessons and 24 videos strengthening New Hampshire’s civics education have been completed and are now available for educators to use during the upcoming school year, including for Constitution Day lessons on September 17.   Led by the New Hampshire Civics Commission and created by worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education, the new digital civics lessons showcase the history and heritage of the New Hampshire Constitution, which can easily be integrated into instruction.   “Knowledge…

Read More

Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, September 10, 2025) – Discovery Education is now offering a new collection of high-quality digital content, immersive learning resources, and virtual field trips to boost student engagement in career exploration during Workforce Development Month and beyond. Discovery Education is the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world.  Created in 2005 by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, Workforce Development Month raises awareness about the importance of the workforce industry to the economy. The resources now available from Discovery Education include:  Careers Hub: The Careers Hub on Discovery Education Experience, the essential…

Read More

Every day, technology innovations transform the way people learn and how educators teach. In the last few years, the edtech field has attracted a lot of talented people, all with excellent knowledge bases and ideas. Though the edtech industry has been around for a few decades now, the last few years, in particular, have seen a surge in investment from both school districts and investors. The education market is currently worth around $5 trillion globally, and it is forecasted that edtech investment alone will reach $500 billion by the year 2030. This growing investment into edtech start-ups has created some…

Read More

Charlotte, NC (Friday, September 5, 2025) – DreamBox Math by Discovery Education was named a winner by the 2025 Tech Edvocate Awards. The 9th annual Tech Edvocate Awards honors the best that edtech has to offer by recognizing outstanding companies, people, and products. Discovery Education is the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world.  DreamBox Math by Discovery education was selected as a 2025 Tech Edvocate Award winner in the Best Math or App Tool category. DreamBox Math by Discovery Education is a K-8 online math program that supplements core instruction in the classroom or…

Read More

Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)—A new study reveals that while there is wide agreement that student engagement plays a vital role in learning, educators continue to face uncertainty about what engagement looks like, how best to measure it, and how to sustain it. Education Insights 2025–2026: Fueling Learning Through Engagement captures prevailing attitudes and beliefs on the topic of engagement from 1,398 superintendents, teachers, parents, and students from across the United States. Survey data was collected in May 2025 by Hanover Research on behalf of Discovery Education, the creators of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the…

Read More

Key points: As a classroom teacher and district leader with over 26 years of experience, I’ve attended countless professional development (PD) sessions. Some were transformative, others forgettable. But one thing has remained constant: the need for PD that inspires, equips, and connects educators. Research shows that effective PD focuses on instructional practice and connects to both classroom materials and real- world contexts. I began my teaching career in 1999 through an alternative certification program, eager to learn and grow. That enthusiasm hasn’t waned–I still consider myself a lifelong learner. But over time, I realized that not all PD is created…

Read More

Charlotte, NC (Monday, August 25, 2025)—Starting in the 2025-26 school year, Washington State’s Hockinson School District (HSD) is partnering with Otus and Discovery Education to better track student learning and growth. This new collaboration will help educators make timely, data-informed decisions about what is working in the classroom so students can get the most out of instructional time.   Since its founding in 1870, HSD has focused on preparing all students for future success. Currently, the district’s talented team serves approximately 2,000 students in the district’s elementary, middle, and high schools. HSD’s educators and staff seek to inspire all students to…

Read More

Charlotte, NC (Monday, August 18, 2025)—Wisconsin’s Whitnall School District (WSD) today announced that it has selected several new adaptive and engaging edtech solutions from Discovery Education for classroom use. These new digital resources will be used by teachers districtwide to enhance instruction and support student achievement in math, science, and reading. Discovery Education is the maker of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world.  The Whitnall School District is a dynamic public school system serving the village of Hales Corners and the cities of Franklin and Greenfield in Wisconsin. With a student population of approximately 2,500 and a…

Read More

Neither students nor employers are satisfied with the state of high school education. Recent research finds that more than 70% of recent high school graduates feel only moderately, slightly, or not at all prepared for the next step, and 54% of students say their school does a poor job connecting what they learn to the real world. On the employer side, 27% of hiring managers say they would avoid hiring Gen Z workers if given the choice. Yet, both sides want to improve the current situation. Seventy-four percent of high school graduates said they want to learn skills that prepare…

Read More

District and school administrators are inundated. As sweeping changes take hold in federal education policy and funding, as well as on the state and local level, K-12 leaders are confronted with challenges on a host of fronts.They’re under enormous pressure to raise academic performance, create a positive environment for teachers and students, and comply with ambitious state mandates. Yet they’re also being asked to do so amid daunting financial challenges — in particular, the prospect of federal funding getting chopped down.As a result, education companies are facing their own dilemma: How do they cut through the cacophony and connect with…

Read More