Tag: Discovery Education

Resources from Discovery Education and Its Partners Available to Help Families and Students Improve Financial Literacy

Stuart Mitchell

Dynamic no-cost digital content from Discovery Education and its partners is available to help families and students across the United States improve financial literacy throughout April, the Financial Literacy Month.  “We share the belief of the school communities we serve that building a strong financial foundation is critical for students as they progress through school,” said Lori McFarling, President of Corporate Education Partnerships at Discovery Education. “In recognition of Financial Literacy Month and the increasing need for young people to understand the basics of becoming financially literate, we’re proud to work with our corporate and community partners to provide access to no-cost virtual learning resources that amplify and empower students with…

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Discovery Education and Afterschool Alliance Debut New App to Help Students Experience Social Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Stuart Mitchell

To help students of all ages understand social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Discovery Education and Afterschool Alliance have announced the launch of a new application for iOS products called Social Distancing Trainer. This new app, available now at no cost in the Apple App store here, brings important educational information about safe and healthy social distancing to students and teachers around the globe through the power of augmented reality. Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Developed…

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Discovery Education Announces New Parent Toolkit Supporting Homebound Students

Stuart Mitchell

To help parents and guardians provide homebound students meaningful educational experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, Discovery Education has announced the launch of Daily DE. As the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms, the new Daily DE from Discovery Education provides a suite of no-cost activities and resources for students and families to help continue learning while schools are closed. Access the K-12 Daily DE resources here. Daily DE complements Discovery Education’s comprehensive response to educators supporting the continuity of learning during…

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LG Electronics USA and Discovery Education Invite You To #DiscoverYourHappy in Honor of International Day of Happiness

Stuart Mitchell

To help Americans celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness, LG Electronics USA and Discovery Education present #DiscoverYourHappy, a Twitter and Instagram campaign encouraging everyone to share what happiness means to them. On March 20th, voices across the country will be amplified by posting a photo or video on Twitter and Instagram expressing what makes them happy, with #DiscoverYourHappy and tagging LG Electronics USA (Twitter: @LGUS and Instagram: @LGUSA) and @DiscoveryEd. Together, the collection of responses will build an inspirational resource for others to connect with and learn about…

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Novo Nordisk and Discovery Education Award $10,000 Grants to 2020 ‘Super Health, Super You’ Community Challenge Winners

Stuart Mitchell

Novo Nordisk and Discovery Education—the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms—announced the winners of the annual Super Health, Super You Community Challenge. Three U.S. schools, Claxton Elementary School in Greensboro, NC, Rose Acres Elementary School in Maryland Heights, MO, and Hasty Elementary School in Canton, GA, received $10,000 grants to implement innovative health solutions in local communities. Super Health, Super You recognizes the important role school communities play in supporting the wellbeing of educators and students. The Community Challenge inspires elementary…

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