Accessibility, Art and Culture

Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Alongside the Prefect system, Elmwoods student-led councils offer focused leadership experiences in areas like academics, arts, athletics, and service. Elmwood encourages students to create and lead clubs that reflect their passionswhether thats robotics, creative writing, or cultural heritage. But its not all theory.

Schools

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Virtual art meets language learning: A tech-enhanced ESL experience

eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2025

Virtual museum visits extend this magic even further, granting students access to the worlds cultural treasures. From their desks, they can encounter masterpieces from diverse time periods and traditions, helping them appreciate art as a universal language and a reflection of the human experience.

Languages

Languages Language Art English

Madison Metropolitan School District Selects Open Up Resources And Kiddom To Provide K-5 English Language Arts Blended Learning Program

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

MADISON, WI – Today, Open Up Resources and Kiddom announced Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD ) has selected its top-rated EL Education K-5 Education Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for its 31 elementary schools in support of the district’s efforts to prioritize early literacy and beyond. ABOUT OPEN UP RESOURCES. ABOUT KIDDOM.

Art

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How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom

eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Teachable Machine is free to use and super accessible, making it a great resource for helping students discover what a learning machine is and how they work. Brent Grahn, a high school math teacher at Shakopee High School in Shakopee, MN, uses Geogebra. Google Arts and Culture offers over 1,600 experiments and counting.

Education

Education STEM Art Culture

5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students

eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

Teachers love these resources and rely on the components of the activities to build background knowledge, provide accessible content, and spark curiosity. A standout feature is their virtual field trips, partnering with iconic companies worldwide to provide behind-the-scenes access to fascinating locations.

Art

Art Students Culture Coaching

Public Television’s Instructional Learning Series Let’s Learn Returns with New Episodes

eSchool News

MAY 8, 2023

The series debuts 20 episodes, additional content partners and added accessibility features. The series also focuses on math, science, social studies, arts and social-emotional learning. Educators can also access guidance on how to use Let’s Learn in the classroom on PBS LearningMedia. on THIRTEEN and 4 p.m.

Learning

Learning Art Social Studies Culture

The Effectiveness of Online Learning Depends on Design

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Activity, context, and culture are central to this learning theory, which emphasizes the practical over the abstract. YummyMath asks students to apply math to real-world situations involving food, sports, weather, movies and entertainment, and art. ” When learning happens in context, it reflects a time, place, and culture.

Online Learning

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New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Need to Know Series Exploring Ancient Wonders and Key Topics in Civics The popular social studies series, Need to Know, features dynamic explorations of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt for middle school students, highlighting geography, culture, and the lasting relevance of ancient civilizations in shaping the modern world.

Laboratory

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School

3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Art Projects: In the visual arts, students often work on projects that require creativity, experimentation, and refinement. Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances.

Teachers

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5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Many students have used 3D printers to solve real-world problems, such as printing affordable and accessible prosthetics for those in need. STEM storytelling combines language arts with STEM, enhancing students’ understanding of scientific impact through a historical or personal lens.

Middle School

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support In-Home Learning All Summer Long

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. . Each resource is culturally authentic, reflects the diversity of today’s world, and includes embedded supports, like closed captioning, text-to-speech, and language translations. .

STEM

STEM Education Learning Art

Celebrate National Distance Learning Week Nov. 8-12 with Live, Daily Free Programs for K-12

eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

8: American Indian Stories: The Three Sisters By Booth Western Art Museum, for Grades 1-3. Children’s Art in a World of Crisis: The Terezin Classroom By Holocaust Museum and Tolerance Center, for Grades 5 and 6. Below is a list of the two free classes offered each day during NDLW along with a link to registration. Monday, Nov.

Distance Learning

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Five ways school leaders can end the year on a strong note

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Awards can range from academic excellence and perfect attendance to contributions in sports, arts, and community service. Well-being resources : Encourage self-care by providing resources such as access to counseling services, wellness programs, or relaxation spaces within the school. Consider organizing wellness days or retreats.

Achievement

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Math is not a universal language—but it can be a universal thread

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

As math educators, we can help those students by finding ways to relate their classroom learning to more recognizable cultural frames of reference that are authentic to the range of experiences in the room. Teachers can help students see how math animates science, history, music, social studies, art, and sports.

Languages

Languages Language Math Culture

Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration Refines Mission to Focus on Narrowing Opportunity Gaps for Young Students and Educators

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

CILC programs offer students anywhere the ability to take virtual field trips to museums and cultural and historic institutions around the world – creating an important bridge for underserved students who might otherwise never have exposure to such environments. Education Next.

Interactive Learning

Interactive Learning Culture Art Education

?Accessing the Metropolitan Museum’s New Stockpile of Over 375,000 Open License Artwork

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Last week New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) announced a new policy allowing over 375,000 public-domain artworks to be available for free and unrestricted use under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) License. Both scholars and commercial entities can access, share and reuse MET public-domain artwork as they please.

Accessibility

Accessibility Art Internet Culture

App of the Week: Link art to historical events

eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2018

Google Arts & Culture. Google Arts & Culture is both a website and an iOS or Android app that provides free access to art collections from around the world. The site also includes links to interactive experiments that demonstrate the interplay between technology, art, and science.

Art

Art Culture Assignments Science

DPS STEAM Launches Innovative Discovery Education Program

eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2023

DENVER, CO – The Denver Public Schools STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, PE, Health and Media Literacy) Department is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative with Discovery Education which will help educators district wide provide K-12 students with innovative and engaging multilingual learning experiences and resources. “We

Education

Education STEM Art Science

Discovery Education and TrueSport Partner to Present a Unique, Virtual Town Hall Exploring the Life Skills Students Need for Success Beyond Sports

eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2022

Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) dedicated to transforming the culture of youth sport – and Discovery Education today announce a partnership providing powerful educational tools to equip students with resources that help build life skills and core values for success on and off the field of play. Powered by the experience and values of the U.S.

Skills

Skills Culture Coaching Art

The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

In the “connect” phase, students anchor new information or ideas to their prior knowledge, making unfamiliar content more accessible and resonant. Art Exploration Connect: After creating an artwork, ask students to describe what inspired them or what personal experiences influenced their creation.

Metacognitive Skills

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math

5 of the biggest education trends for 2025

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

For 2025, schools and districts are focused on making learning more engaging for students, creating a more positive environment for educators, and transforming school culture to meet the diverse needs of the school community. In 2025, schools and districts will take time to refine their school brand in order to attract and maintain students.

Education

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As ESSER spending increases, digital learning is a priority

eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2023

OPI Superintendent Elsie Arntzen announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , a provider of state-of-the-art digital resources that support instruction wherever it takes place. Discovery Education will allow all our students the ability to access the content provided.

Learning

Learning History Art Internet

The Kiski School: A Transformative Boarding School Experience Rooted in Tradition

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

The schools campus near Pittsburgh is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that enhance both academic and extracurricular pursuits. Students explore science in modern labs, develop potent creative tools in the schools inspiring arts students, and build real skills in Kiskis workshops. Weekends are a thrill.

Schools

Schools History Art Culture

Virtual, Interactive Expeditions for Black History Month Provide Students with a Diverse and Multi-Dimensional Look at African Americans Throughout History

eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2022

(January 28, 2022) – The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration , a veteran expert and thought leader in the virtual learning space, today launched a Black History Month package of fresh and engaging virtual and interactive real-world expeditions for students that cover significant historical, cultural and societal events.

History

History Interactive Learning Culture Art

VHS Learning Celebrates 25th Anniversary

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2021

Through its partnership with VHS Learning, the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) provides schools throughout the continent with access to professional development. Below are some noteworthy examples of the partnerships that VHS Learning has forged over the years: National and International Partnerships.

Learning

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New Leadership Takes the Reins at Discovery Education’s Social Impact Team

eSchool News

JULY 26, 2022

Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—today announced new leadership for the company’s award-winning Social Impact Team. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories.

STEM

STEM Art Science Culture

Interactive Field Trips Offered to Educators for Black History Month, President’s Day, Women’s History Month and Earth Day

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In preparation for several upcoming significant historical, cultural and societal events, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) has curated a list of live, interactive virtual field trips that educators can access to enrich discussions surrounding Black History Month, President’s Day, Women’s History Month and Earth Day.

History

History Interactive Learning Culture Education

Discovery Museum Celebrates 30 Years of Delivering Hands-On Science in Elementary School Classrooms

eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The museum and its Discovery Woods accessible outdoor nature playscape and 550sf treehouse blend the best of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning on a beautiful 4.5-acre Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Discovery Museum is a community-supported non-profit organization. About MathWorks.

Elementary School

Elementary School Elementary School Science STEM

Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Open 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place, the 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes empowers educators to support high-quality STEM instruction to foster equity and access to quality education. leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

STEM

STEM Education Distance Learning Art

4 ways to balance rigor and fun in the ELA classroom

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

It covered a range of insights about body piercings, including how different religious cultures apply them and how they may benefit migraine sufferers. The moon landing, the Vietnam War, the explosion of youth culture, Woodstock, and the Civil Rights Movement all contribute to the novel’s background.

Reading

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Roylco Secures “Best STEM Building Toy” in Best Building Toys for Kids, According to Experts

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Roylco is a manufacturer of educational toys, arts & crafts products, and classroom teaching aids. As a family owned and operated business dating back to 1969, the goal is to empower educators with accessible, practical, and cost-effective products that take education from ordinary to extraordinary.

STEM

STEM Beliefs Art Culture

Transforming your library into a makerspace

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Using mostly recyclable materials, equipment, and furniture, these educators are providing learning opportunities for students and teachers that have changed the school climate and culture. Making learning more real for students allows them to learn better in a much more energized school,” said Luhtala. A multi-year redesign.

STEM

STEM Elementary School Elementary School Art

13 edtech developments at TCEA 2023

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Here’s a sample of some of the newest products and announcements from the conference: Beanstack unveiled a brand-new admin experience to make it easier than ever for you to grow your school’s culture of reading. Jabra demonstrated the PanaCast 50 , offering state-of-the-art Panoramic-4K video technology.

Attention

Attention STEM Motivation Communication

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer All Educators New, No-Cost Professional Learning Resources

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. It takes all of us working together to ensure equity of access in education so students can reach their full potential.”. STEM Professional Learning Resources. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

Education

Education STEM Learning Art

KinderLab Robotics Donates Robot Kits to Connect Schools in Pennsylvania and Guatemala

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Part of a partnership with Sewickley Academy , near Pittsburgh, PA, this donation will foster cross-cultural collaboration between the schools. We look forward to giving our elementary school students the opportunity to engage with another culture,” said Beau Blaser, director of technology at Sewickley Academy.

Culture

Culture Schools Art Elementary School

Minneapolis’ Aim Academy of Science and Technology Selects Discovery Education to Support Science and Social Studies

eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 26, 2022) —The Aim Academy of Science and Technology in Minneapolis, MN, today announced it has selected Discovery Education — the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place— to support science and social studies instruction in all grades.

Social Studies

Social Studies Science Study Technology

How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education

eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2023

With neurodiverse and SEL practices at the forefront, advanced use of adaptive technology, and nature-based programming, we develop the love of the arts, literacy, numeracy, and inquiry skills in authentic ways to prepare our learners for lifelong success. For example, we have zen dens where students can relax, take a break, or do some art.

Special Education

Special Education Education Assistive Technology History

Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. This can result in some students falling behind due to circumstances beyond their control.

Hybrid Learning

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking

Verizon Innovative Learning brings esports to classrooms

eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University, the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab program provides students with access to robust, hands-on learning tools such as VR equipment, 3D printing stations, AR apps and more in a custom-designed, state-of-the-art experiential learning environment.

Learning

Learning Social Studies Science Math

STEM Careers Coalition Offering Educators No-Cost Resources to Celebrate Black STEM Leaders During Black History Month

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Discovery Education is the worldwide EdTech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. About STEM Careers Coalition A coalition of industry partners are joining forces with Discovery Education to impact the culture of STEM education in K – 12 schools nationwide.

STEM

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Gale and Utah State Library Partner to Provide Residents Free Access to New Digital Resources

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Utah State Library has partnered with Gale , part of Cengage Group, to provide Utahs more than 3 million residents with free access to Gale digital resources. Many of our rural areas have limited access to library services. With a library card, Utah residents can access Gales digital resources 24/7 from anywhere and on any device.

Accessibility

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Discovery Museum Launches Its 3rd Hands-on STEM Distance Learning Resource

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

All activities use easily accessible everyday materials and cover a wide variety of STEM topics and MA Science and Technology/Engineering Standards for grades PreK to 8. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Discovery Museum programming is supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Distance Learning

Distance Learning STEM Laboratory Science

Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education Acquires DoodleLearning

eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

The United Kingdom-based DoodleLearning’s Math and English Language Arts products create personalized learning experiences that help improve students’ academic achievement and confidence. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. and around the world.

English

English Education Math Art

Toyota and Discovery Education Launch Initiative Inspiring Student Innovation in STEM

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Through exploring transportation challenges in their communities and creating potential solutions, students apply critical thinking skills to improve access to opportunities, connect people in new ways, and build a more inclusive society.”. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

STEM

STEM Education Students Critical Thinking

Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

Virtual art meets language learning: A tech-enhanced ESL experience

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Madison Metropolitan School District Selects Open Up Resources And Kiddom To Provide K-5 English Language Arts Blended Learning Program

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Public Television’s Instructional Learning Series Let’s Learn Returns with New Episodes

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New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

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5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support In-Home Learning All Summer Long

Celebrate National Distance Learning Week Nov. 8-12 with Live, Daily Free Programs for K-12

Five ways school leaders can end the year on a strong note

Math is not a universal language—but it can be a universal thread

Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration Refines Mission to Focus on Narrowing Opportunity Gaps for Young Students and Educators

?Accessing the Metropolitan Museum’s New Stockpile of Over 375,000 Open License Artwork

App of the Week: Link art to historical events

DPS STEAM Launches Innovative Discovery Education Program

Discovery Education and TrueSport Partner to Present a Unique, Virtual Town Hall Exploring the Life Skills Students Need for Success Beyond Sports

The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

5 of the biggest education trends for 2025

As ESSER spending increases, digital learning is a priority

The Kiski School: A Transformative Boarding School Experience Rooted in Tradition

Virtual, Interactive Expeditions for Black History Month Provide Students with a Diverse and Multi-Dimensional Look at African Americans Throughout History

VHS Learning Celebrates 25th Anniversary

New Leadership Takes the Reins at Discovery Education’s Social Impact Team

Interactive Field Trips Offered to Educators for Black History Month, President’s Day, Women’s History Month and Earth Day

Discovery Museum Celebrates 30 Years of Delivering Hands-On Science in Elementary School Classrooms

Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Open 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes

4 ways to balance rigor and fun in the ELA classroom

Roylco Secures “Best STEM Building Toy” in Best Building Toys for Kids, According to Experts

Transforming your library into a makerspace

13 edtech developments at TCEA 2023

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer All Educators New, No-Cost Professional Learning Resources

KinderLab Robotics Donates Robot Kits to Connect Schools in Pennsylvania and Guatemala

Minneapolis’ Aim Academy of Science and Technology Selects Discovery Education to Support Science and Social Studies

How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education

Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Verizon Innovative Learning brings esports to classrooms

STEM Careers Coalition Offering Educators No-Cost Resources to Celebrate Black STEM Leaders During Black History Month

Gale and Utah State Library Partner to Provide Residents Free Access to New Digital Resources

Discovery Museum Launches Its 3rd Hands-on STEM Distance Learning Resource

Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education Acquires DoodleLearning

Toyota and Discovery Education Launch Initiative Inspiring Student Innovation in STEM

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