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Mystery Writing

September 18, 2026

For all the attention paid to how children learn to read, writing instruction has not always received the same classroom …

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Social Studies Essentials from Discovery Education

August 31, 2026

Discovery Education’s new K–5 program brings inquiry, primary sources, and literacy-rich learning into busy elementary classrooms. Social studies often competes …

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Discovery Education’s Immersive Learning Resources

October 07, 2025

New research included in the Education Insights 2025-2026 report offers a clear view of how important engagement is to learning, …

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The Engagement Gap: Discovery Education CEO Brian Shaw on What’s Missing in K–12 Classrooms

September 03, 2025

Nearly 1,400 voices—students, teachers, superintendents, and parents—shed light on how engagement is defined, measured, and misunderstood in schools. INTERVIEW | …

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Otus and Discovery Education

December 18, 2024

A new partnership between edtech leaders seeks to maximize student achievement by combining award-winning content and state-of-the-art data analytics. Otus, …

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PhET Interactive Simulations

September 06, 2024

PhET Interactive Simulations is a growing collection of 108 openly-licensed simulations for teaching science and math, from elementary school through …

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Mystery Writing by Discovery Education

August 19, 2024

During the recent ISTELive 2024 in Denver, Discovery Education unveiled Mystery Writing by Discovery Education by offering elementary educators nationwide the …

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Mystery Science by Discovery Education

July 30, 2024

The Mystery Science service is a K-5 ready-to-use multimedia science and STEM curriculum resource used in more than 50% of …

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Discovery Education Experience

July 22, 2024

Discovery Education is setting a trend in K-12 education by making its award-winning learning product (Experience) the home to a …

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The Great Rationalization and Consolidation of Edtech

June 20, 2024

An interview with Brian Shaw, Discovery Education’s new CEO. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero He’s not new to Discovery Education; …

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DreamBox Math by Discovery Education

March 06, 2024

In October of 2023, edtech leader Discovery Education announced the acquisition of DreamBox Learning, the provider of the only PK-12 …

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How to Preserve Humanity in Education in an Age of AI

November 10, 2023

Chief Learning Officer Dr. Tim Hudson with highlights, caveats and insight. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Dr. Tim Hudson serves …

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Now Accepting Entries for The EdTech Awards 2024

August 15, 2023

We’re open! Grab your favorite beverage and cozy up to this page. The EdTech Awards 2024 program is now open …

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New, Enhanced Version of Discovery Education’s K-12 Platform

July 28, 2022

Discovery Education today announced a host of new enhancements to its award-winning K-12 platform just in time for back-to-school. These …

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The State of STEM: A Guide for Educators & Parents

December 15, 2020

NOTE TO EDUCATORS | by Mark Gura [The passage below is excerpted from, “A Real-World Opportunity: Some background, purpose, and …

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Science Techbook for Middle School

October 14, 2020

Discovery Education today announced the launch of the all-new Science Techbook for middle school. The all-new Discovery Education Science Techbook for middle school …

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STEM Connect from Discovery Education

August 18, 2020

Built to bring STEM to life and enhance core curriculum, STEM Connect helps students develop the creative, critical thinking, communication, …

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Summer of Learning

June 08, 2020

Just launched: Discovery Education’s Summer of Learning initiative. This is really a whole series of cool tools. Designed for all …

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Ba-Boom! EdTech!

July 12, 2019

Education’s explosive ‘next’ observed through the lens of ISTE 2019. UNPACKING EDTECH | by Mark Gura Turning on the TV …

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The NEW Discovery Education Experience

June 24, 2019

Beginning July 1, users of Discovery Education Streaming will have the opportunity to preview the new Discovery Education Experience, which …

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Discovery Education Streaming Plus

May 15, 2019

So much more than a video, Discovery Education Streaming Plus is a comprehensive digital service supplementing instruction across all K-12 …

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A Home Run for STEM Students

January 15, 2019

Why America’s pastime is a great fit for engaging, interactive learning. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero An opportunity to present …

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Driving the Digital Transition

September 04, 2018

Scott Kinney of Discovery Education shares his perspective on the state of tech in K-12. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero …

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The Brightest Future Possible

October 20, 2017

A Florida superintendent talks technology, learning, and full STEAM ahead. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero From sandy beaches to rolling …

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Reflections on ISTE 2017

July 11, 2017

All grown up, edtech is ready to show ‘vanilla ed’ how to get the job done! UNPACKING EDTECH | by …

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Bent on Discovery

May 01, 2017

Insights, trends, and analysis from a veteran leader in the edtech space. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero SCOTT KINNEY Title: …

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Cool Tool | Discovery Education’s Science Techbook

February 13, 2017

The first of Discovery Education’s series of award-winning digital textbooks that are now currently used by more than 3 million …

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Cool Tool | Discovery Education’s Social Studies Techbook

February 09, 2017

Launched in 2012, the Social Studies Techbook™ is among Discovery Education’s series of award-winning digital textbooks currently used by more …

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Equity, Quality, and Digital Content

November 14, 2016

Creating modern digital learning environments for all students. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero When he was a social studies teacher, …

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The EdTech Awards – Accepting Your Entries

September 27, 2016

Program spotlights cool tools, leaders, and trendsetters in education and technology. The nomination period for the 7th annual EdTech Awards …

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Shifting Gears

September 07, 2016

Mark Edwards bumps it into overdrive. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero His deep expertise in managing district-wide digital transitions, implementing …

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Cool Tool | Discovery Education’s Math Techbook

August 10, 2016

This is a breakthrough digital textbook that engages students with real-world problems worth solving. Using a balanced approach to instruction, Math Techbook …