SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, February 24, 2022)鈥� 碍别苍迟耻肠办测鈥檚 (HCS) is taking a leadership role within the state through an innovative new partnership supporting science instruction with dynamic digital resources. In collaboration with 扒哥黑料鈥攖he worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place鈥擧CS is integrating a suite of award-winning, flexible digital resources into teaching and learning across the district鈥檚 elementary and middle schools. With these resources, district educators are empowered to build real-world learning experiences that connect students to the world around them while preparing them for future success.听
Located in central Kentucky, the Hardin County Schools consists of 13 elementary schools, five middle schools, and three high schools, and is dedicated to helping all students learn in a safe environment that prepares them for college and career. In support of that goal, the district sought to enhance science instruction by providing teachers and students digital resources offering more personalized learning opportunities, STEM, and career/technical learning resources, as well as the ability to improve literacy all in a one platform accessible from wherever students are.听听听
Following a careful review of available solutions, HCS selected 扒哥黑料 to support science instruction across the district鈥檚 elementary and middle schools. Among the resources now available to HCS students are:鈥�听
The 扒哥黑料 platform.
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The K-12 learning platform is designed to work within the school systems鈥� existing infrastructure and workflows and provides safe, secure, simple access methods for educators and students. Through expanded, lasting partnerships with Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, Brightspace, and Clever, integrating 扒哥黑料鈥檚 K-12 learning platform into existing IT architecture is easier than ever.鈥�听
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An鈥痠nterdisciplinary K-8 resource,鈥�STEM Connect鈥�blends dynamic digital content with ready-to-use lessons and hands-on activities to enhance core curriculum and cultivate valuable design thinking skills that prepare students for the future. Built on the 4Cs framework and the United鈥疦ations鈥欌�疭ustainable Development Goals,鈥�STEM Connect鈥痯urposefully integrates across disciplines and provides all the necessary resources to introduce real-world challenges and design thinking skills to students. With modular lesson plans, improved navigation, and enhancements to core features,鈥�STEM Connect鈥痝ives teachers more flexibility for online or in-person instruction while students grow from local problem solvers to imaginative, global solution seekers.听
鈥淎 strong background in STEM is a foundation on which any student can build a successful future,鈥� said Brandy New, Hardin County Schools鈥� Director of Innovation. 鈥淲e are excited to partner with 扒哥黑料 as their resources will open up a new realm of STEM learning opportunities that were previously unavailable to district students.鈥�听
扒哥黑料 will provide HCS鈥檚 educators with dedicated professional learning to help the school system recognize the full return on their edtech investment. Through these interactive professional development sessions, participants will learn best practices for integrating their new digital resources into instruction. Effective professional development will maximize the power of these resources, increase student engagement in learning, and support students鈥� continued academic development.听
Additional funding to support HCS鈥檚 partnership with 扒哥黑料 comes from the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) and the Singleton Foundation. 听
HCS鈥檚 扒哥黑料 also provides K-6 teachers access to the 扒哥黑料 Community. A global community of education professionals, the 扒哥黑料 Community connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable networking, idea sharing, and inspiration.鈥�听
鈥淭he talented team at the Hardin County Schools is developing a new way to engage students in STEM education, and 扒哥黑料 is proud to supporting this work,鈥� said Kyle Talavera, 扒哥黑料鈥檚 Associate Manager of Educational Partnerships. 鈥淲e look forward to working side-by-side with the Hardin County team to ensure the success of this powerful partnership.鈥�听
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