eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Here are creative strategies tailored for young students, middle schoolers, and high schoolers to make math more engaging and meaningful. Making Math Fun for Young Students Turn Math into Learning Stations Textbooks alone wont cut it for young learners, they need movement, hands-on activities, and variety.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2020

Whether the 2020-21 school year is starting in the classroom or remotely, Follett is ensuring elementary and middle school students won’t be missing out on one of their favorite back-to-school traditions: the book fair. Find Follett on Facebook, and follow on Twitter (@FollettLearning).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In its 13th year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge continues to inspire and challenge middle school students to think creatively and apply the power of STEM to discovering real-world solutions. The grand prize winner will receive $25,000 and the prestigious title of America’s Top Young Scientist.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

PPS is a thriving, urban school division serving more than 13,300 students. The district consists of three high schools, three middle schools, and 13 elementary schools, as well as preschool, alternative school, and adult education facilities. digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.?? .

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

From traveling the world to recycling water and cans, families can dive into the wide world of STEM and sustainability with K-12 activities from the STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

Meet Moitri Santra, Aadrit Talukdar, and Viraj Pandey, 2021 finalists of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge , the nation’s premier middle school science competition, as they share thoughtful solutions to solve environmental issues. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2025

Americas schools are facing a crisis in reading achievement. According to new research from Project Tomorrow and Thorndike Press from Gale, part of Cengage Group, large print books can improve students reading achievement levels and attitudes toward reading. Dr. Julie A.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2023

That’s the question the middle school class was struggling to answer. Fractions hadn’t really connected with the students, says John Barclay, a teacher in Richmond Public Schools in Virginia. It’s common for her to hear, “Oh, you know, I decided to be an elementary school teacher because I don't want to teach math.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Currently, the company’s Social Studies Techbooks are used in middle school classrooms districtwide. From stories of ancient cultures to in-depth explorations of civics and government, this comprehensive digital textbook takes concepts off the pages and brings lessons to life. . Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2021

“Ignite My Future in School impacted students in my classrooms by providing authentic learning experiences that challenged my students to use computational thinking skills to solve real world problems,” said Jenna Rosienski, Assistant Principal – Franklin Middle School, Janesville, WS. “

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

A school is more than just classrooms and textbooks; its a place where young minds take shape, dreams take flight, and lifelong connections are made. At Gulliver Preparatory School , this sentiment has held true for nearly a century. Krutulis, becoming a symbol of academic excellence in South Florida.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2016

In education, this is particularly harmful to students because it affects pacing guides, textbooks and how states measure who achieves—and who fails. In most states, textbooks are expected to be age-appropriate, but it just means designed for what the ‘average’ kid knows and can do.”

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) serves all of Warren County, Mississippi, and has an enrollment of approximately 7,200 students in grades Pre-K through 12. VWSD consists of three high schools (grades 9 – 12), three middle schools (grades 7-8), ten elementary schools, and an alternative program.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In its 14 th year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge continues to inspire and challenge middle school students to think creatively and apply the power of STEM to real-world solutions. 3M and Discovery Education are excited to announce that the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge ( #YoungScientist ) is now open to entries.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world. Arizona] Prisha Shroff, Accelerated Middle School, Chandler Unified School District. PAUL, Minn.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world. Clifford Crone Middle School, Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 Samarth Mahapatra , Marietta, Ga.,

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

In the latest phase of this multiyear collaboration, all district middle school students will receive access to a dynamic digital social studies textbook. To empower educators to provide middle school students these essential skills, the district selected Discovery Education’s? Social Studies?Techbook.?Featuring

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Friday, May 14, 2021) —For many American elementary and middle school students, a field trip to Washington, D.C. is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that opens their eyes to an exciting world beyond their classroom. To ensure all students can experience Washington, D.C.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Students and teachers in grades K-8 across Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will return to their classrooms this Fall to find new resources in their high-tech pencil cases thanks to a deepened collaboration with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

On a memorable morning in my high school civics class, the students—seniors, full of energy—learned about the formation and function of our legislative branch. But they weren’t reading from a textbook. They were roleplaying. Let me set the scene for you. I am most inspired by the EAD’s acknowledgement and focus on the need for U.S.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Written by Beth , a middle school math teacher & interventionist from Iowa. Beth’s school has high populations of special education and ELL students. EdSurge: What was the problem in your classroom or school that you were trying to solve when you implemented Woot Math? Achieve 3000 was used in several ways.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2021

The second fastest-growing school district in Indiana, Perry Township Schools serves nearly 16,700 students across two early learning academies, four kindergarten academies, eleven elementary schools, two middle schools, two sixth grade academies, two high schools, and one alternative learning program.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2021

The 2021 grant now expands efforts to further equity and inclusion in education and impact more students by offering a total of $25,000 to five under-resourced schools, building upon the traditional single $10,000 grant. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

With Discovery Education Coding , elementary and middle school students are inspired to learn important coding concepts as they develop computational thinking skills through decomposition, logical reasoning, and problem solving. creating immersive STEM experiences, and improving academic achievement around the globe.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

If we want technology to finally transform education and teach the 21st century skills our students need to succeed, we need to design tools with the understanding that teachers are activators of learning and the secret to achieving better student outcomes. Consider the ways that technology can streamline these processes for teachers.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Cognitive science and research inform every product decision we make and ultimately influence the academic outcomes we achieve. We are a very results-driven company, and you can only expect to achieve success, as measured in educational outcomes, if the inputs are truly based on what science tells us works.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

“Ignite My Future in School impacted students in my classrooms by providing authentic learning experiences that challenged my students to use computational thinking skills to solve real world problems,” said Jenna Rosienski, Assistant Principal – Franklin Middle School, Janesville, WS. “

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

But there’s also a quieter revolution taking place that applies a different strategy to achieve the same principles. The traditional sequence for math in middle school and high school is algebra I, geometry, algebra II/trigonometry and then pre-calculus, with advanced students making it to calculus.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2017

So in 1998, he and seven colleagues launched an animated e-learning platform designed to engage elementary and middle school students in math, reading and Spanish curriculum while supporting teachers with assessment tools. Our country has a lot of struggling students and they need a different tool than the textbook.

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2023

The New York University student is the creator behind “Black Girls Code the Future,” a 36-page coloring book highlighting the achievements of Black women in tech. So let me just include that in the book, just to introduce and build that language so that, maybe when they get to high school, they can participate at the table.

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k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

” Its this balance of challenge and achievement that builds confidence. By 7th grade, some of them are already working on Advanced Algebra I, and by 8th grade, they might complete Honors Geometryeffectively finishing two high school math courses before even leaving middle school. And confidence?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 9, 2025

Countdown together by engaging in the last day of school activities that incorporate reflection, celebration, movement, and summer goals for every grade. Harness the energy with fun last day of school activities that include movement and celebration. They can then share their awards for a big laugh.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Last year, only 61 percent of high school students who took the ACT English achievement test were deemed college-ready. Many of us find students benefit greatly when the school employs curriculum-based assessments to measure progress. In math, it was 41 percent.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Microsoft 1) provided over 3 million students with free access to Office 365 in K-12 schools across the U.S., 2) discounted the price of its Windows operating system for new school-purchased devices, and 3) enrolled 700 additional schools in its IT Academy program.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2018

With summer fast approaching all over the Northern Hemisphere, kids are eager for time away from teachers, textbooks, and To-do lists. If your students are struggling with this, try one of these gamified approaches to learning math: Dimension M – math simulations for middle school and high school. Technology.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2016

You go to these meetings, and people say, “Can I save money on textbooks?” So, the question is, who should take responsibility for identifying how to use these tools well to lead to higher academic achievement? Mary Jo Madda ( @MJMadda ) is Senior Editor at EdSurge, as well as a former STEM middle school teacher and administrator.

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