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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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. “Meet the Magnets” Virtual Field Trip (Grades K-5) Hosted by Sesame Workshop and the National Science Foundation (NSF), this interactive experience takes young learners to NSFs Magnetic Field Laboratory, igniting their curiosity about the everyday applications of magnet science in our lives.

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How Universities Can Grow a Culture of Academic Innovation

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In 2015 the University of Michigan established the Digital Innovation Greenhouse (DIG) as part of the Office Of Academic Innovation—a group charged with fostering a culture of innovation in learning in order to reimagine the 21st century public research university. Then consider constraints. Welcome talented student contributors.

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8 great opportunities for educator professional development

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School Climate and Culture Forum , July 8-12, Las Vegas, NV. Scholars struggle to consistently define and distinguish the terms, but educators agree on the need to transform both “climate” and “culture” to improve academic outcomes. It showcases programs, assessments and tools proven to improve school culture and climate.

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

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Discovery Museum announced today the launch of its Feel the Force laboratory toolkit, the first offering in a new product series for K-5 remote learning called Field Trip on Tour. Discovery Museum programming is supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

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Barberton High School Entrusts Metrasens Advanced Detection Technology to Strengthen Security Measures

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BHS Principal Muren emphasized the significance of student participation in security measures, highlighting the school’s commitment to the Sandy Hook Promise and fostering a culture where everyone contributes to ensuring safety.

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

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In 2022, the Coalition welcomed the following new members Charles River Laboratories, Cox, Inc., 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. Nevada Gold Mines, and PepsiCo Foundation.

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Vernier Software & Technology Takes Science to the Next Level

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This standalone data-collection platform takes the award-winning LabQuest interface and enhances it with a robust set of new features and functionality for middle school, high school, and college students to use during classroom, laboratory, or field investigations. For more information, visit www.vernier.com.

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