DE in the Classroom | °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Nurture Curiosity Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:58:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www-media.discoveryeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/de-site-favicon-2026-70x70.png DE in the Classroom | °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ 32 32 Engage K–12 Webinar: The All-New K–5 Science Techbook /blog/de-news/engage-k12-webinar-new-k5-science-techbook/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:58:17 +0000 /?post_type=blog&p=212405 Key takeaways Science Techbook is a phenomena-driven, 3D elementary science curriculum built on the 5E inquiry model and aligned to the NGSS Lessons come in ready-to-teach, editable slideshow format with embedded teacher guidance at point of use, reducing prep time while allowing easy customization Literacy and math skills are intentionally included in science instruction: students […]

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Key takeaways

  • Science Techbook is a phenomena-driven, 3D elementary science curriculum built on the 5E inquiry model and aligned to the NGSS

  • Lessons come in ready-to-teach, editable slideshow format with embedded teacher guidance at point of use, reducing prep time while allowing easy customization

  • Literacy and math skills are intentionally included in science instruction: students read, write, analyze data, and communicate while doing real science

  • Flexible pacing and pathways help districts and teachers fit rigorous science into packed schedules without sacrificing instructional quality or coherence

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The fourth session of our Engage K–12 webinar series introduced the brand new Science Techbook, which is due to launch in the 2026–2027 school year! It’s a three-dimensional elementary science curriculum that engages students through phenomena-driven inquiry and incorporates literacy and math instruction as well. Lance Rougeux, SVP Curriculum Instruction & Student Engagement at °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ, explained that educator and leader input on their must-haves helped shape its development. Requests included:

  • Alignment to standards based on the Framework for K–12 Science Education
  • Helping students do real science in hands-on experiences
  • Embedded teacher guidance
  • Connections across disciplines that don’t require extra work from teachers

Designed for Today’s Science Classroom

The new Science Techbook reflects the current demands on science instruction, in which students are expected to investigate, explain, model, and make sense of the world. Districts are expected to demonstrate impact on students, accelerate academic recovery, and make smart curriculum decisions. Any technology involved must be intentional to prevent digital fatigue, integrate literacy and math development, and align tightly to standards and assessments while fitting into packed instructional schedules.

Jennifer Elliott, Senior Director of Product Management, pointed out that °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ’s challenge was to make three-dimensional science clear, practical, and sustainable for elementary classrooms. This happens through:

  • Phenomena-driven storylines that pique interest and keep students curious and invested as their understanding grows
  • Requiring learners to read and write, communicate, model, and analyze data while doing science, which serves to reinforce core skills with meaningful context
  • Slideshow format lessons that are editable and include guidance at point of use to reduce prep time, keep pacing clear, and increase consistency

With Science Techbook, districts get effective instructional materials that they can scale to meet their needs and teachers get greater confidence and clarity.

The Vision of Science Techbook

The elementary science experience is fundamentally different now versus what we might remember from our time as students. Rather than sitting through isolated lessons, students return to a real-world phenomenon repeatedly throughout each concept.

Hailey Adams, Director, Curriculum, Instruction & Student Engagement, explained, “Each investigation, discussion, and model adds another layer of understanding, so students aren’t just learning what happens, they’re trying to figure out why it happens.†With Science Techbook, learners ask questions and make predictions, collect and analyze data, build and revise models, make evidence-supported claims, and refine their thinking via peer communication—just like real scientists! Science isn’t a spectator activity but is instead sense-making.

Educator Support

Educators get instructional support at point of use that allows them to focus on listening to their students, responding to their ideas, and pushing their learning forward. Science Techbook lessons are in ready-to-teach slideshow format accompanied by clear instructional purposes. Teachers also get:

  • Suggested pacing and time estimates
  • Talk prompts and discussion cues
  • Guidance for facilitating hands-on investigations
  • Indicators and reminders about where critical three-dimensional learning is taking place

Because lessons are editable, educators can easily adapt them to student needs or their own instructional style without losing standard alignment or coherence. Plus, flexible pathways within Teacher Resources ensure that districts and teachers can make science fit their schedule without sacrificing instructional integrity.

Building Core Skills Through Science

Since students using Science Techbook get to act like real scientists, they actively strengthen literacy and math skills as they progress through lessons. Examples include reading complex texts after hands-on experiences, writing scientific explanations of phenomena, collecting data, and creating graphs or other models.

An Inside Look at Science Techbook

Moving from vision to reality, Science Subject Matter Expert Jennifer Fine noted, “We’re going to take a look at what teachers see, what students experience, and how this supports 3D instruction in both usable and teacher-friendly ways.†Each grade level offers four units organized into concepts, which are aligned to the NGSS. Each concept is built on the 5E inquiry model, so there are Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate lessons. And throughout each concept, students stop to reflect, explain, and revise their thinking.

Engage Lessons

These introduce a real-world phenomenon that students will return to throughout the concept, giving them a purpose for learning and investigating. They can experience the phenomenon through an image, dataset, hands-on activity, or video.

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Explore Lessons

Students begin exploring a phenomenon through hands-on activity, interactive, video, or literacy lessons. Exploring involves making observations, testing ideas, and collecting evidence to support explanations of what they observe—step one of sense-making.

Explain Lessons

Two different Explain lessons built into the flow of instruction give educators real-time insight into what students are thinking and ways to help them in their sense-making as their understanding evolves. One lesson asks students to explain the phenomenon, and another asks students to explain the science ideas using a claim, evidence, and reasoning protocol.

Elaborate Lessons

These lessons help students build upon the science ideas they’ve been learning as they explore a STEAM career role and complete an engaging, hands-on STEAM project.

Evaluate Lessons

Next, students move to lessons that sum up the learning and let them demonstrate understanding of core ideas using assessments chosen by the teacher. One option is the Concept Summative Assessment, a tech-enhanced assessment that feeds directly into the Dashboard, and the other is Record It, Perform It, Find It, which allows students to choose how they deliver their answer.

Formative Assessments

Built‑in formative assessment prompts throughout Explore and Elaborate lessons and the two Explain lessons themselves help teachers quickly check understanding and adjust instruction.

Integrated Literacy and Science

Literacy development is intentional and seamless with Science Techbook. For example, students set purposes for reading and make connections to their prior knowledge. They also benefit from activities that draw from the Science of Reading to build comprehension, vocabulary, word analysis, and more. This means they’re not simply reading in isolation.

Interactive Glossary

Science Techbook’s interactive glossary supports vocabulary development using visuals, animations, and videos to deepen understanding, so students aren’t just memorizing the definitions of scientific terms.

Immersive Reader

Get language and literacy support for differentiation directly within core instruction and translate lessons into over 100 different languages with the Immersive Reader.

Teacher Guidance and Options

Ms. Fine noted a huge benefit to using Science Techbook over other programs: Instead of needing to flip between teacher editions, lesson plans, and slides, teachers can find instructional support exactly where it needs to be, at point of use. When opening a lesson, they’ll see it’s fully built out with teacher notes on each slide. Teacher notes contain tips on supporting a variety of learners and teaching three-dimensionally. Video and reading lessons provide before, during, and after reading strategies. And because lessons are fully editable, they can be easily adapted to student needs or local context.

Conclusion

Mr. Rougeux closed out the presentation by stressing that the new Science Techbook is about making high-quality science instruction “easier, clearer, and more impactful from day one,†not adding more to teachers’ plates. To summarize, you get:

  • Three-dimensional learning that’s practical to implement
  • Phenomena-driven instruction that truly engages students
  • Integrated literacy and math to make every instructional minute count
  • Ready-to-teach lessons that save teachers time

Access all on-demand Engage K–12 sessions.

°Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Host and Presenters

Lance Rougeux, SVP Curriculum Instruction & Student Engagement

Jennifer Elliott, Senior Director of Product Management

Hailey Adams, Director, Curriculum, Instruction & Student Engagement

Jennifer Fine, Science Subject Matter Expert

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Engage K–12 Webinar: DreamBox Math /blog/de-news/engage-k-12-webinar-dreambox-math/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:00:19 +0000 /?post_type=blog&p=210300 Key takeaways New Focused Adaptive Pathways use the Intelligent Adaptive Learning engine to align DreamBox Math to a district’s highest priorities for standards mastery Leaders can boost teacher impact and save time with DreamBox Math The new in-lesson vocabulary tool expands student access to learning math with clear definitions, audio, and Frayer models for key […]

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Key takeaways

  • New Focused Adaptive Pathways use the Intelligent Adaptive Learning engine to align DreamBox Math to a district’s highest priorities for standards mastery

  • Leaders can boost teacher impact and save time with DreamBox Math

  • The new in-lesson vocabulary tool expands student access to learning math with clear definitions, audio, and Frayer models for key terms

Access all on-demand Engage K–12 sessions.

Session three of °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ’s K–12 Series of webinars focused on DreamBox Math. Travis Barrs, Chief Strategy and Information Officer at °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ, identified three themes that characterize how °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ helps educators take the great work that they’re already doing to new heights:

  • Filling gaps for districts and delivering positive learning outcomes
  • Promoting student thinking through engaging and meaningful learning experiences
  • Adding efficiency and recouping teachers’ time so they can deepen connections with students

Mr. Barrs noted that the latest updates to DreamBox Math all relate to those themes and that this webinar will explain how DreamBox Math is the instructional partner that supports a cohesive curriculum and enables stronger connections with students.

Align and Focus Instruction

Melanie Lugo, Senior Director, Product Management, brought up an exciting district-oriented update to DreamBox Math: Focused Adaptive Pathways. These pathways use the Intelligent Adaptive Learning engine to align DreamBox Math to a district’s highest priorities using either State-Assessment Focus or Priority-Standards Focus.

State-Assessment Focus

This is for districts in states that prioritize specific standards for end-of-year assessments. DreamBox Math will steer students down a pathway toward those standards first while still ensuring they build foundational skills.

Priority-Standards Focus

This is for districts with their own focus standards or math initiatives. District administrators choose the standards across all grade levels that they want to emphasize.

Either way, intelligent adaptivity is the driving power behind a personalized learning experience for each student. And Ms. Lugo pointed out that “DreamBox Math remains fully prerequisite aware. If a student needs foundational skills before progressing to a priority standard, DreamBox Math fills those gaps first, then moves them forward.†Check the Standards Report to see proficiency cluster around priority standards as students spend more time where it matters most. The result is multifaceted: easy implementation, focused instruction, deep personalization, and improved outcomes.

Engage and Activate Thinking

David Woods, Senior Director, Curriculum & Assessments at °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ, went over what “powered by student thinking†means with DreamBox Math. He talked about how every student gets a unique pathway for learning through the built-in Intelligent Adaptivity. As learners indicate their thinking by using virtual manipulatives to build models, DreamBox Math responds instantly to the strategies they’re using, not just right and wrong answers.Ìı

Immediate feedback and just-in-time scaffolds address misconceptions, and intentional numbers build on prior knowledge and continuously adjust as students struggle purposefully—leading to more “aha†moments!

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Empower Great Teaching at Scale

Sara Scarbrough, Director, Curriculum & Instruction at °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ, noted that Intelligent-Adaptivity-driven differentiated learning fuels continuous formative assessment, so student thinking gets turned into evidence of understanding. Ms. Scarbrough explained, “While students complete lessons, DreamBox captures their strategies, struggles, and the progress they make, translating it into ongoing data by domain and grade-level proficiency by your state standard.†This way, teachers gain instant, consistent insights that can inform targeted support for each student throughout the school year.

Vocabulary Support

DreamBox Math provides much more than just vocabulary memorization. Ms. Scarbrough explained that students “need support that helps them understand what a term means right in the context of the problem they’re solving.†To that end, DreamBox Math will offer a new in-lesson vocabulary tool that provides immediate support as learners see key mathematical terms, deepening understanding and giving access to all learners, including multilingual learners and developing readers. Embedded vocabulary provides clear definitions and optional audio, so students can hear a term, use it in context, and then explain it themselves. This is an important step in building academic language and enabling learners to engage in mathematical discourse. In addition, the vocabulary tool strengthens prior knowledge with Frayer models for the key terms.

AI Assistance

How is AI going to help educators who use DreamBox Math? Ms. Lugo noted that °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ is beta testing an AI classroom assistant that’s fully integrated into the DreamBox educator experience. They can start with prepopulated prompts to identify the most important student learning insights that can guide instructional decisions. The AI assistant can also:

  • Recommend students who have recently struggled developing the same skill for small-group support together
  • Flag students who haven’t started or are struggling with their assignments
  • Identify those with lesson completion patterns that are low
  • Detect when students may be rapidly guessing and rushing through lessons

There is no extra setup or additional training for teachers to use the AI assistant.

Closing

DreamBox Math is more than a learning program—it’s a teaching partner. It helps students become confident learners, teachers make clear instructional decisions, and leaders gain insight into what really matters. Districts can rely on its personalized, intelligently adaptive learning pathways; embedded instructor tools; and professional learning to support consistent teacher usage and the student outcomes they care about.

Access all on-demand Engage K–12 sessions.

°Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Host and Presenters

Travis Barrs, Chief Strategy and Information Officer

Melanie Lugo, Senior Director, Product Management

David Woods, Senior Director, Curriculum & Assessments

Sara Scarbrough, Director, Curriculum & Instruction

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4 Easy Ways to Bring °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience to Students /blog/teaching-and-learning/favorite-ways-to-bring-discovery-education-experience-to-students/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:53:53 +0000 /?post_type=blog&p=210232 To me, °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience is more than just another educational technology platform. It’s my professional treasure chest. Whenever a teacher reaches out to me for help with unit planning, I immediately turn to °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ as my ultimate thought partner. The treasures within are plentiful, providing a steady stream of curated, high-quality content, along […]

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To me, °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience is more than just another educational technology platform. It’s my professional treasure chest. Whenever a teacher reaches out to me for help with unit planning, I immediately turn to °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ as my ultimate thought partner. The treasures within are plentiful, providing a steady stream of curated, high-quality content, along with supplements and innovative ideas that never let me down.

°Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience makes it easy to bring their resources to the classroom through interactives, SOS strategies, career connections, and ready-to-use activities.Ìı These jewels from the Experience treasure chest keep the lessons current and applicable, meeting both standards and student needs.

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Uncovering the Magic

Spotlight on Strategies (SOS)

The true magic of °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience isn’t just having the resources available; it is how easy they seamlessly integrate with the classroom and align with instructional goals. The SOS (Spotlight on Strategies) is the perfect way to take a lesson from average to immersive.ÌıÌı

SOS Strategies are research-based instructional strategies specifically designed to integrate digital media into the classroom in ways that demand interaction. They’re the perfect way to take a lesson from average to immersive.Ìı

One example would be using a strategy like “Pause, Play, Proceed.†In this lesson, students are given a specific task to “look for†or “listen forâ€Ìı before the video begins. The students move from being spectators to investigators, hunting for evidence. The lesson now requires the student to actively participate by using this simple strategy. This is just one example of the many strategies hidden within the SOS channel.Ìı

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Career Connect

Career Connect is certainly a jewel to discover within the °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience. How often does an educator teach a lesson only to hear, “How will I use this in life?†With Career Connect, there are answers to this question! This digital platform connects classrooms with real-world industry professionals through virtual visits, helping students explore careers and understand how classroom learning links to future opportunities. The inquiries are now a launchpad for more discovery and immersive learning.Ìı

A great example of this is a concept lesson, such as water filtration.Ìı Students not only learn about the concept but also deepen their understanding by connecting with a professional who explains why this work is important and how it may look in a real-world application.ÌıÌı

Immersive Resources

°Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience‘s immersive resources are a suite of next‑generation digital learning tools, such as augmented reality apps, narrative-driven adventures, gamified learning experiences, and interactive simulations, that are designed to deeply engage students by placing them inside realistic, sensory-rich environments where they can explore, problem‑solve, and experience content as if they were “there.â€

For example, you can take the agricultural concept, which can be hard for students to understand in certain situations, and apply it to a gamified simulation. Within the Cooperative Minds resources, y´Ç³Ü’l±ô find a 3D gamified learning experience where students step into the role of a co‑op farmer. Students analyze soil, choose crops and fertilizer, decide when to harvest, and even operate a combine in the simulation. 

Using a real simulation allows students to step into an environment where they can put their knowledge into practice.  This allows students to “see†the direct consequences of their actions.  

Virtual Field Trips

A °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Virtual Field Trip is a curated, multimedia learning event that features video tours, expert interviews, and interactive resources. They’re designed to connect classroom instruction to authentic, real‑world environments and experiences through digital technology. Following up on any lesson with a Virtual Field Trip further solidifies understanding of the concept. These hidden treasures within Career Connect and STEM Coalition level up instruction and active learning, and ignite students’ interest. A simple concept lesson can be elevated to spark genuine curiosity in a student’s chosen field.

Every time I open °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience, I uncover something new – another gem that transforms learning.Ìı From research-backed SOS strategies to the real-world magic of Virtual Field Trips and Career Connections, these jewels are an easy way to turn an average lesson into one that sparkles and shines, sparking curiosity and igniting discovery.ÌıÌı

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Brandi is the Academic Technology Coordinator for the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge in Louisiana.

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Engage K–12 Webinar: °Ç¸çºÚÁÏÌıExperienceÌı /blog/de-news/engage-k-12-webinar-discovery-education-experience/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:08:20 +0000 /?post_type=blog&p=209495 Key takeaways Experience helps educators deliver Tier 1 instruction that’s engaging and relevant—a key to making learning stick. Expanded Curriculum-Aligned Resources, Curated Content Collections, and high-interest, high-quality content support intentionality when planning and delivering instruction. Career-connected learning that builds future-ready skills continues to be a focus with new and updated resources to capture student interest. […]

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Key takeaways

  • Experience helps educators deliver Tier 1 instruction that’s engaging and relevant—a key to making learning stick.

  • Expanded Curriculum-Aligned Resources, Curated Content Collections, and high-interest, high-quality content support intentionality when planning and delivering instruction.

  • Career-connected learning that builds future-ready skills continues to be a focus with new and updated resources to capture student interest.

Access all on-demand Engage K–12 sessions.

The second session of the K–12 webinar series focused on how °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience helps educators power student progress every day. Lance Rougeux, SVP, Curriculum Instruction & Student Engagement at °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ, kicked things off by mentioning two big themes for 2026: 1) ensuring Tier 1 instruction is supported well with resources that are intentional about saving teachers time, and 2) keeping learning engaging with relevance and connections to students’ lives.

Strengthen Back to School 2026 with Experience

Kyle Schutt, Senior Director, Instructional Design at °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ, took over to talk about what’s new in Experience for Back to School 2026. He led by pointing out that Experience strengthens what matters most in classrooms: daily instruction. It helps teachers engage students by activating thinking, building background knowledge, and giving opportunities for extension and connecting learning to the real world.

Improve Tier 1 Instruction with Curriculum Aligned Resources

For example, the new Curriculum Aligned Resources align Experience’s supplemental resources to widely used core curriculum programs. Mr. Schutt said, “They help save your teachers time when they’re looking for ideas to spark that extra little bit of engagement in the classroom and get students interested, or when they’re trying to augment and supplement what your program has and bring a lesson or activity grounded in high-quality media directly into their instruction.†He noted that °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ will continue to expand Curriculum Aligned Resources throughout 2026 and spoke briefly about resource options like videos, activities, and reading passages.

Meet a Variety of Student Needs with Curated Content Collections

Now Experience is introducing curated content collections of age-appropriate, standards-aligned videos, activities, and resources—all grouped by topic. Teachers can use them to build background knowledge, support small-group instruction, and assign extension activities without needing to filter search results. Curated content collections are especially suited for differentiation, giving teachers an easy way to provide content to meet individual needs while staying connected to the day’s instructional goals. Mr. Schutt said, “We’d encourage you to think about these as learning playlists.â€

Support Learning That Sticks with High-Quality, High-Interest Content

Throughout 2026, °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ will continue to add more high-quality, high-interest content in Experience to support educators’ lesson cycles. The goal is always intentionality, whether for activating thinking at the beginning of a unit or providing extra practice for students who are struggling.

Move from Planning to Teaching More Easily

Mr. Schutt noted that °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ strives to ensure technology simplifies and personalizes the work that goes into teaching. Based on educator requests, the team has made the search interface faster and cleaner in addition to streamlining the process of navigating Experience. Here the goal is to provide more context for how content is integrated into teacher lessons. Mr. Schutt closed with a request for continued feedback from educators that Discovery’s team can use to inform future updates and better meet planning and teaching needs.

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Drive Career-Connected Learning

Joanne da Luz, Senior Product Manager, stepped in to look at how Experience continues to help students make meaningful connections between what they’re learning and why it matters outside the classroom, which also makes learning stick.Ìı

Ms. da Luz stated, “We know how important future-ready skills are, especially as districts tell us how important those skills are for navigating a world powered by AI. We are focusing on making these connections across math, ELA, science, and social studies.†Experience gives teachers intentional resources related to careers for students of all ages.

Deliver Hands-on Learning with Mini Career Quests

DE’s new Mini Career Quests are short, interactive explorations for elementary students that let them explore real-world roles and complete related hands-on challenges. These types of experiences connect classroom skills to jobs like junior field scientist or data analyst. What’s more, educators will love that they are flexible and an easy lift.

Explore Career Pathways in Daily Instruction

Even the youngest students can start building future-ready skills like communication and curiosity with Super Skills Story Cards: short, illustrated stories that also offer guidance and standards alignment for teachers.ÌıÌı

Elementary students can now use Career Finder to discover potential careers based on their individual interests. Teachers have a fun, interactive way to help learners imagine who they might become.Ìı

Target secondary students with the Career Conversation Collection, a curated set of ready‑to‑use resources that support internship preparation, capstone projects, and career‑focused seminar courses. It offers prompts and activities that let students practice workplace skills, such as asking questions, reflecting on strengths, or preparing for an interview.

Get Input from Workplace Professionals

Live guest speakers from many different industries can virtually visit classrooms with DE’s regularly updated Career Connect. It’s faster than ever for teachers to find speakers: they simply choose a theme based on their curriculum and then submit a request—Career Connect handles the rest.

In conclusion, Ms. da Luz said it’s easier than ever to “build a cohesive, K–12 pathway for career-connected learning†with the updates to Experience.

Closing

Mr. Rougeux took over to bring the webinar to an end, reiterating °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ’s commitment to supporting great teaching and meaningful learning. Specifically, by helping educators strengthen Tier 1 instruction, deepen student engagement, and connect classroom learning to the real world. He also pointed out that all of the updates covered were shaped by feedback from leaders and teachers and that DE is grateful for the continuing partnership with educators that makes greater impact on students’ lives possible.

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°Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Host and Presenters

Lance Rougeux, SVP, Curriculum Instruction & Student Engagement

Kyle Schutt, Senior Director, Instructional Design

Joanne da Luz, Senior Product Manager

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Where AI-Powered Data Meets Everyday Instruction /blog/de-news/where-ai-powered-data-meets-everyday-instruction/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:30:58 +0000 /?post_type=blog&p=209281 Key takeaways Student data only drives improvement when it’s current, unified, and directly linked to actionable instructional moves teams can make right away. The right AI reduces clicks and platform switching by automatically forming differentiation groups and surfacing aligned resources inside educators’ existing workflows. When assessment insights and trusted content live in the same workflow, […]

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Key takeaways

  • Student data only drives improvement when it’s current, unified, and directly linked to actionable instructional moves teams can make right away.

  • The right AI reduces clicks and platform switching by automatically forming differentiation groups and surfacing aligned resources inside educators’ existing workflows.

  • When assessment insights and trusted content live in the same workflow, teachers can move from identifying needs to launching targeted instruction immediately.

  • Privacy-first architecture, transparency, and district-approved model options should matter more than flashy features in AI-powered edtech decisions.

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In 2026, educators have no shortage of data or instructional resources. Where issues arise, however, is when there is a gap between the two.

In this recorded session, show what it looks like when assessment insights and trusted instructional materials finally live in the same workflow. Instead of asking teachers to search, sort, and guess what comes next, AI helps surface priority needs and connect them directly to aligned °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ resources, right when teams are making instructional decisions.

The idea is simple: use the data you already have, identify what students need now, and launch the right instruction with one click.

Watch to learn about:

  • What “data to instruction†looks like when insights and materials are connected in teacher workflows
  • How AI can create differentiation groups and recommend resources aligned to what students need next
  • The guardrails behind AI recommendations, including privacy-first design and flexible model options based on district approvals

3 Big Takeaways for K-12 Leaders Enhancing Data and Instruction Through AI

1. Data is only helpful when it’s current, connected, and tied to next steps

Most districts already have access to assessment data. The real question is whether that data shows up in a way that helps educators respond in real time.

When academic, attendance, and behavior data live together and update continuously, teams move beyond static reports and toward insight that supports instruction as it’s happening.

Visibility is important, but actionability is the key.


For leaders, the question becomes simple: Does our current system help teams act tomorrow, or just look backward?

“We are data-rich and information-poor. If we can become information-rich, and more importantly, actionable, then we’re on to something.â€
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Chief Strategy Officer, Otus

2. If AI adds steps, it’s the wrong AI

Teachers don’t need another login. They don’t need another tab. And they definitely don’t need one more system that requires weeks of training before it becomes useful.

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AI earns its place when it simplifies the workflow inside the tools educators already use: analyzing standards-aligned performance, suggesting differentiation groups, and recommending aligned resources without platform switching or endless searching.Ìı


In other words, the connection between student performance and instructional materials becomes immediate instead of manual.

“How do we make this connection, not just to data, to content, but data to content that is meaningful and has an impact on students’ lives because they’re interested?â€
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Kyle Schutt
Senior Director of Instructional Design, °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ

3. The #1 feature of AI should be trust

With countless AI-enhanced edtech tools on the market in 2026, district leaders should be prioritizing responsibility above all else.

  • Data privacy.
  • Model transparency.
  • DPA alignment.
  • Security architecture.

Those questions should shape adoption decisions long before features do.

At Otus, AI is designed with from the start. A secure layer sits between the platform and the language model, allowing recommendations to be generated without student data flowing outward or training external systems.

“It's a one-way street. So we're able to use AI to recommend resources, help us get tasks done, and analyze data. But those results and that student data do not go back out. Think of it as a filter. It lets AI in so that it can work its magic, but it's not sending any of your data out.â€
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Chief Strategy Officer, Otus

Model flexibility also matters. Districts have different approval requirements, and AI tools need to adapt to those constraints rather than forcing policy exceptions.Ìı

When responsibility is built into the architecture, AI goes from something leaders have to explain to something leaders can confidently stand behind.

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Building Student Leaders:ÌıExploring Civics and LeadershipÌıin the ClassroomÌı /blog/teaching-and-learning/building-student-leadership/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:05:12 +0000 /?post_type=blog&p=207038 LeadershipÌıshapes communities, classrooms, and countries, and it evolves with every generation that steps forward to make a difference. StudentsÌıencounterÌıleaders in many forms: historic figures who shaped our nation, everyday role models in their schools and neighborhoods, and even themselves as emerging contributors to their communities. Exploring leadership through both past and present lenses helps learners […]

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LeadershipÌıshapes communities, classrooms, and countries, and it evolves with every generation that steps forward to make a difference. StudentsÌıencounterÌıleaders in many forms: historic figures who shaped our nation, everyday role models in their schools and neighborhoods, and even themselves as emerging contributors to their communities. Exploring leadership through both past and present lenses helps learners understand how character, responsibility, and civic action continue to drive positive change, and can help students evolve into leaders, too.

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The Essence of Leadership

True leadership is defined by impact, not just a title. LeadershipÌıisn’tÌıa position—it’sÌıa commitment to vision and character. Whether in business, education, or social settings, today’s leaders navigate an increasingly complex world by prioritizing collaboration, empathy, and innovative thinking.Ìı

Connecting Past and Present Through Conversation

Open dialogue and intentional teacher prompting are the true “engines†of a dynamic classroom. Rather than simply delivering facts, these strategies empower students to construct their own understanding by connectingÌınew informationÌıto what they already know. When students verbalize their thoughts, they gain the ability to “see†their own thinking, which deepens comprehension.Ìı

In addition, it opens the door to new perspectives. As students share ideas, they begin to recognize and appreciate different viewpoints, fostering understanding, and collaborative learning. In short, dialogue transforms learning from passive reception into active engagement—where every voice matters, and every idea contributes to a richer understanding. Below are some prompts that can be used in collaborative conversations:Ìı

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Elementary Prompts: Planting the Seeds of CharacterÌı

  • Collaboration in Action: If our school had a problem (like not enough playground equipment), how could we use “collaboration”—working together—likeÌıstrongÌıleadersÌıto solve it?Ìı
  • The Weight of Choice: Leaders often must make choices that not everyone likes. How can a leaderÌıdo what’s right, even when they have to say “no” to something popular?Ìı
  • Modern Bravery: What are some “brave” things a leader can do today thatÌıdon’tÌıinvolve fighting?Ìı
  • Communication Evolution: Historically, many leaders used the radio to talk to people in their living rooms. Do you think they would use YouTube, TikTok, or a podcast today? How would seeing their faces change how people felt aboutÌıtheirÌımessage?Ìı

Secondary Prompts: Analyzing Complexity and InfluenceÌı

Older students can dive deeper into the nuances of power, technology, and the endurance of character:Ìı

  • Timeless Traits: Which leadership traits—like integrity or resilience—remain essential regardless of the century?Ìı
  • Digital Diplomacy: How have tools like social media and global connectivity changed the way leaders communicate?ÌıDoes a “global stage” make a leader more or less authentic?Ìı
  • The Speed of Information: In the past, it took days or weeks for people to hear what leaders said andÌıshared.ÌıToday, we hear or see it in seconds. Does knowing information faster make a leader’s job easier or harder?Ìı
  • Listening as Power: Imagine you are a leader duringÌıa difficult time.ÌıWhat qualities are important? GoodÌılistening?ÌıClarity of communication?ÌıEmpathy or decisiveness?ÌıWhy?ÌıÌı
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Celebrating Civics and Leadership with °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience

To bring these discussions to life, °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience provides learners with a variety of interactive experiences designed to illustrate what effective leadership looks like in action. By moving history off the page and into an interactive medium, we help students see themselves as part of the narrative.Ìı

The Civics and Civics Connected Channels in °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience provide real‑world content and hands‑on activities that help students understand democracy and develop the civic skills needed to create meaningful change.Ìı

  • TheÌıGrades 3 -12 | This immersive experience explains to students how leadership, communication, and informed action unite people for the greater good. By equipping students with the tools to develop their civic voice and engage meaningfully in everyday life, they learn to build a future where they lead with purpose. TIP💡Use theÌıSpotlight on Strategies (SOS), specifically theÌı, to allow students to map out the relationship between a leader’s action,Ìıimpact, andÌıtheÌıvalueÌıitÌırepresents.Ìı
  • is an instructional strategy students can use to analyze and compare leadership qualities of historical U.S. Presidents and modern leaders. TIP💡The Studio Tool encourages students to build a digital Venn diagram inÌıStudio, adding video clips of speeches and primary source images to justify their comparisons.
  • Ìı |Ìı Grades 6-8Ìı | Students explore the concept of civic power throughout history. Ìı
  • Being A Leader is a studio board that allows students in grades 3-5 to examine the qualities of a leader.Ìı
  • allowsÌıstudents to learn about the history of Presidents Day as well as what qualities make a good leader.Ìı

Through open dialogue, intentional prompts, and interactive civic learning experiences like those offered by °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience, students develop the ability to think critically about how decisions are made, appreciate diverse perspectives within a democratic society, and strengthen their own civic voice. When learners see leadership as a living, evolving concept, they are empowered to lead with understanding, integrity, and purpose. These qualities build stronger communities and sustain our democracy for generations to come.Ìı

Courtney Conley is an Information Technology Consultant for Utica Community Schools in Michigan.

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Watch On Demand: Educator-Led Webinars to Power Your ClassroomÌı /blog/teaching-and-learning/educator-led-webinars/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:13:07 +0000 /?post_type=blog&p=201426 Faced with teaching a unit on bacteria, two seventh-grade teachers paused to consider how their students would best learn the information. Watching a video? Exploring interactive simulations? Reading engaging content?Ìı They quickly realized the answer was—all of these options. Or maybe just one of them. It simply depended on each student’s particular learning style. Enter […]

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Faced with teaching a unit on bacteria, two seventh-grade teachers paused to consider how their students would best learn the information. Watching a video? Exploring interactive simulations? Reading engaging content?Ìı

They quickly realized the answer was—all of these options. Or maybe just one of them. It simply depended on each student’s particular learning style. Enter °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ’s choice boards, interactive “digital menus†which allow students to choose how they learn a topic or standard. Choice boards cater to different learning styles, foster deep engagement, and allow students ownership of their learning. They’re one of the many curriculum-aligned tools our educator panelists will be discussing in our upcoming Educator Essentials Fall Webinar Series.

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Real Classrooms. Real °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ. Real Impact.

Our Educator Essentials Webinar Series will feature short, practical sessions led by educators in our Discovery Educator Network (DEN) and aim to provide a deeper understanding of how to use DE tools in a meaningful way. °Õ³ó±ğ²â’l±ô focus on real classrooms, real solutions, and real impact, and y´Ç³Ü’l±ô walk away with fresh strategies you can put into practice immediately.ÌıÌı

The Presenters

Rita Mortenson

Instructional Coach, Verona Area High School, Wisconsin

The Experience webinars will be hosted by Rita Mortenson, Instructional Coach at Verona Area High School in Wisconsin. Rita is a 20-year veteran user of °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ and incredible advocate for Experience solutions. She brings a wealth of classroom insight and professional development expertise, making her uniquely equipped to guide educators in leveraging Experience solutions for transformative learning. ¸é¾±³Ù²¹â€™s co-presenter will be Jessie Erickson. Ìı

Sarah Yonts

Library Media Specialist, L.I. Wilder Elementary School, Wisconsin

The DreamBox Math webinars will be hosted by Sarah Yonts, Library Media Specialist at L.I. Wilder Elementary School in Wisconsin. Sarah is in her 23rd year with Green Bay Area Public Schools, and has also worked as a music educator, classroom teacher, and middle school ELA teacher. A longtime DEN member, Sarah started using DreamBox Math in 2020 and acts as her school’s tech lead, helping teachers and students navigate its powerful features. Sarah’s co-presenter will be Kelsy Rusch.Ìı

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Join us live to ask questions or watch on-demand when it fits your schedule!Ìı

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The Lineup

Power Up Your Practice with °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience

Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 PM ET

Explore how °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience can elevate your instructional practice and boost student engagement. This session will spotlight the Instructional Strategy Center, Careers Hub, and Curriculum-Aligned Resources—three powerful tools designed to save time, personalize learning, and connect classroom content to real-world relevance.Ìı

Engaging Every Learner with °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience

Monday, November 3, 7:00 PM ET

Student engagement is at the heart of effective teaching—and °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience offers flexible, standards-aligned resources to help you reach every learner. This webinar will explore how to use  Experience to personalize instruction, support core curriculum, and close learning gaps in literacy and math.Ìı
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Unlocking the Power of DreamBox Math Features

Tuesday, November 4, 7:00 PM ET

Explore how DreamBox ²Ñ²¹³Ù³ó’s most powerful features—Curriculum Guide, Assignments, and Progress Monitoring—can streamline instruction and elevate student engagement. This session will walk educators through how to plan, assign, and monitor learning with DreamBox Math, all while keeping students at the center of the experience. Ìı

Engaging Every Learner with DreamBox Math

Thursday November 6 7:00 PM ET

Student engagement is the key to meaningful learning—and DreamBox Math is designed to meet every learner where they are. This webinar will explore how DreamBox Math supports differentiation, connects to core curriculum, and helps close gaps in math understanding. Learn how to use DreamBox Math to foster confidence, personalize instruction, and make math meaningful for all students. Ìı

Ready to energize your classroom with tools that help every learner? Join us!Ìı

Learn more about °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience and DreamBox Math today!

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Opening Doors to the Future: Celebrating Workforce Development Month in the ClassroomÌı /blog/teaching-and-learning/opening-doors-to-the-future-celebrating-workforce-development-month-in-the-classroom/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:31:02 +0000 /?post_type=blog&p=199194 September is Workforce Development Month—a time to recognize the importance of preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s careers. For educators, it’s a powerful reminder that career readiness starts early, and that exposure to real-world opportunities can be the spark that ignites a student’s future.Ìı Imagine a classroom where students not only learn about math, science, and […]

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September is Workforce Development Month—a time to recognize the importance of preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s careers. For educators, it’s a powerful reminder that career readiness starts early, and that exposure to real-world opportunities can be the spark that ignites a student’s future.Ìı

Imagine a classroom where students not only learn about math, science, and history—but also meet astronauts, engineers, designers, and data scientists. For many students, especially those in underserved communities, this kind of exposure can be life-changing.Ìı

Why Career Exposure Matters

Educators know that curiosity is the spark that ignites lifelong learning. But curiosity needs fuel—and one of the most powerful sources is real-world relevance. When students meet professionals from diverse industries, they begin to see possibilities they may never have imagined. They start asking questions like:Ìı

  • What does it take to become an astronaut?Ìı
  • How do you design technology for space exploration?Ìı
  • Could I do something like that one day?Ìı

For students who may not have role models in high-tech or emerging industries, these moments of connection can be transformative. They don’t just learn about careers—they begin to see themselves in them.Ìı

Career Connect: Bringing the Future into the Classroom

When you’re missing individuals in classrooms due to vacancies, your principals have to be very creative on how we ensure our kids are safe and continue to receive a high-quality education.

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°Ç¸çºÚÁÏ’sÌıÌıfeature in °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience is designed to do exactly that. By linking K–12 classrooms with innovative industry leaders, Career Connect helps educators build students’ career readiness while sparking engagement and curiosity.Ìı

Thousands of professionals have already shared their stories with classrooms across the country. And this October, students will have the chance to hear from one of the most inspiring voices in space exploration for a special spotlight virtual experience.Ìı

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Career Connect Spotlight: Bob Behnken

On October 7 at 1:00 PM ET, students in grades 6–12 can tune in live to hear from Bob Behnken, Vice President for Exploration, Products, and Technology Strategy at Lockheed Martin Space Systems—and a retired NASA astronaut.Ìı

Bob will share what it’s like to do a spacewalk, fly a shuttle mission to the International Space Station, and train for space exploration right here on Earth. He’ll also talk about the skills needed to work in space—and answer student questions submitted in advance.Ìı

to submit questions and join the event.Ìı

Additionally, check out and student choice boards to spark curiosity, then explore a wide network of STEM volunteers ready to virtually visit your classroom with Career Connect. With support from , y´Ç³Ü’l±ô help students see themselves in STEM and build bold futures.

More Ways to Explore Careers in STEM

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°Ç¸çºÚÁÏ and theÌıÌıoffer even more tools to help students explore future-ready careers:Ìı

Career Finder InteractiveÌı

Wondering where to begin the journey toward a STEM career? The Career FinderÌıÌıhelps students discover in-demand careers that align with their interests. By answering a few simple questions, students can explore personalized career paths and learn what skills and education they’ll need to succeed.Ìı

Ìı and start exploring todayÌı

Forging Innovation: A Mission Possible Virtual Field Trip

On October 9, 2025, unlock access starting at 7:00 AM ET to a brand-new virtual field trip: 


(Grades 6–12 | 22 minutes)
 

Take your students on a virtual journey into the world of steel—how it’s made, shaped, and used to build the future. This immersive experience introduces students to the science, engineering, and innovation behind one of the world’s most essential materials. 

Can’t join on the premiere date? No worries—watch at a time that’s most convenient for your class. 

Resources for Educators

Career Connect and the STEM Careers Coalition provide curated classroom resources—videos, ready-to-use activities, lessons, and interactive tools—to support career exploration and workforce readiness. These materials help educators integrate career learning into everyday instruction, making it accessible and engaging for all students.

This Workforce Development Month ±ô±ğ³Ù’s celebrate the educators who are opening doors for students—connecting them with careers they may never have known existed and helping them build the skills to thrive in a changing world. Programs like Career Connect and tools like Career Finder make it easier than ever to bring the future into the classroom—and to show students that their future is full of possibility. 

Sign up to access the Virtual Field Trip and classroom resources - delivered straight to your inbox.

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Why This Fall’s Virtual Field Trips Are a Must for Every Classroom /blog/teaching-and-learning/fall-virtual-field-trips/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:34:37 +0000 /?post_type=blog&p=198641 As educators, we’re always looking for ways to bring learning to life—especially in ways that are meaningful, accessible, and aligned to standards. This fall, °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ is offering a one-of-a-kind lineup of Virtual Field Trips that do just that. These experiences don’t just take students to places they might never visit—they also introduce them to […]

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As educators, we’re always looking for ways to bring learning to life—especially in ways that are meaningful, accessible, and aligned to standards. This fall, °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ is offering a one-of-a-kind lineup of Virtual Field Trips that do just that. These experiences don’t just take students to places they might never visit—they also introduce them to real-world careers happening right in their own backyards.

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A Seaon of Discovery: Whats New

Starting September 17, five brand-new Virtual Field Trips will premiere, each accompanied by educator guides packed with hands-on activities. These experiences are designed to spark curiosity, deepen engagement, and connect classroom learning to real-world applications. All Virtual Field Trips are available on-demand via °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Experience, making it easy to integrate them into your fall curriculum.

Why It Matters

  • Standards-Aligned: Each trip is built to support curriculum goals across grade bands.
  • Career-Relevant: Students meet professionals in STEM, manufacturing, conservation, and more.
  • Locally Filmed, Globally Inspiring: These trips highlight industries and ecosystems across the U.S., helping students see the relevance of learning in their own communities.

Fall 2025 Lineup: Where Learning Meets the Real World

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Here’s a look at this season’s VFTs and where they were filmed:

Meet a Solar Telescope: A Virtual Field Trip to the U.S. National Science Foundation Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope

Premieres September 17
Grades: K–5

Filmed at the USNSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in ±á²¹·É²¹¾±â€˜i, this trip explores how scientists study the sun and introduces young learners to astronomy and engineering.

Forging Innovation: A Mission Possible Virtual Field Trip

Premieres October 9
Grades: 6-12

Filmed in Chicago, IL; Huger, SC; and Lexington, NC, this experience dives into the world of advanced manufacturing with Nucor, showing students how innovation drives industry.

Nature's Blueprint: A Virtual Field Trip

Premieres October 21
Grades: 6-12

Filmed in San Diego, CA and Houston, TX, this Virtual Field Trip with Illumina explores genetics and biotechnology, helping students understand how DNA shapes life—and careers.

Careers at Sea and Shore: A Virtual Field Trip to Maritime Manufacturing Centers

Premieres October 29
Grades: 6-12

Filmed in Gulfport, MS and Oak Ridge, TN, this trip with the Department of Defense showcases maritime manufacturing and the diverse careers that support national security.

Amphibian Adventures: A Build the Change Virtual Field Trip to the Georgia Wetlands

Premieres December 4
Grades: 3-8

Filmed in the Georgia wetlands, this immersive experience with The LEGO Group blends environmental science with creative problem-solving.

Total Health: A Virtual Field Trip

Available NOW On-Demand
Grades: 3-8

Filmed in Minnesota, this Virtual Field Trip with the NBA focuses on physical and mental wellness, encouraging students to prioritize health in and out of the classroom.

The Superpower of Story: A Virtual Field Trip To Warner Bros. Studios!

Available NOW On-Demand
Grades: 6-12

Transport students on this exclusive Virtual Field Trip to DC headquarters at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, CA! °Õ³ó±ğ²â’l±ô step into the world of DC Super Heroes, uncovering the secrets of how stories evolve from bold ideas to iconic comics to jaw-dropping blockbuster films.Ìı

Empowering Educators

Each VFT comes with enablement resources to help you integrate these experiences into your lesson plans. Whether you’re teaching science, social studies, or career readiness, these trips offer flexible, engaging content that meets students where they are—and takes them where they’ve never been.

Sign up for Exclusive premiere access today!

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Lindsey Davis partners with leading brands to bring innovative educational programs to life. As a Senior Partner Marketing Manager at °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ, she blends strategy, creativity, and collaboration to amplify learning experiences in classrooms across the country.

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Strengthening Student Literacy Skills /blog/teaching-and-learning/strengthening-student-literacy-skills/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:26:23 +0000 /?post_type=blog&p=183624 Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, student, or community member, you’ve probably heard lots of conversation surrounding reading over the last school year. Particularly discussions about literacy instruction and student reading proficiency, both critical to the success of students’ academic careers. One teacher, Judith Philias, shared her insights with the °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ team about why she […]

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Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, student, or community member, you’ve probably heard lots of conversation surrounding reading over the last school year. Particularly discussions about literacy instruction and student reading proficiency, both critical to the success of students’ academic careers. One teacher, Judith Philias, shared her insights with the °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ team about why she loves teaching English Language Arts, how DE has helped her literacy instruction, and some advice for teachers who are looking to help their students grow as readers and writers—all while keeping learning fun!

I have been teaching in Miami, Florida for 16 years and I currently teach third grade. I became a teacher because I get to make a lasting impression and challenge my students. The title “teacher†brings many roles, including (but not limited to) counseling, developing differentiated instruction that can meet the needs of various learners, being a role model, and even advocating for what’s best for your students. I love teaching English Language Arts (ELA) because reading is an essential skill to life, and having great foundational reading skills can help set up students for successful futures. In third grade, ELA is an extremely critical subject area for students, as the state reading test is a determining factor for promotion to fourth grade.Ìı

This year I have noticed that my students have been struggling to identify key details in a passage and with comprehension questions regarding the text. °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ has supported my literacy instruction by helping me reach my students in a variety of methods. DE offers that model how to implement new strategies, interesting reading passages to help students practice their reading skills, and other engaging resources for student use.

My students love °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ! When I incorporated DE resources within the lesson, it made my students’ day because it was something fun and different. For them, it was beyond a textbook, because the information was presented in a way that kept it from feeling boring or repetitive.  

An (DE’s popular instructional strategies developed by teachers) that I useÌıthat always receivesÌıgreat feedback isÌı. After reading a story, I organizeÌıthe students in small groups to create their responses: three true details and one false detail. As the students work together, it is actually easier for them to identify details from the story than to write the lie! When they are finished, each group presents their sentences, and the other groups have to determine which sentence is a lie. It makes a fun lesson using a skill my students usually struggle with, and it serves as a quick assessment for me to see how my class is progressing in identifying key details in a text.

"One SOS Strategy that I would recommend to teachers is XO Let’s Go for students. It is the classic tic-tac-toe game but with an academic twist! Playing games helps keep my students excited and engaged in learning."
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My advice to other teachers who are using °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ is to familiarize yourself with the platform, because it will help you explore everything it has to offer. The site has so much information, and for some individuals it can become overwhelming. Familiarizing yourself with the and search feature is a great way to start! After you learn to navigate the website (as best as you can), choose oneÌı, watch the instructional video, read the teacher’s guide, and lastly, apply the strategy in your classroom. Another great feature is that some strategies include their own graphic organizer! Ìı

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Judith Philias

Judith Philias is an Elementary ELA Teacher located in Miami, Florida. She has been teaching for 16 years, and is a member of the Discovery Educator Network as a DEN STAR. Judith currently serves as her school's Third Grade department chair, one of the Future Educators of America (FEA) club sponsor, and Dance Team club sponsor. She is passionate about differentiated instruction and challenging her students in new ways!

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