Discovery Education

Every student. Every educator. Every classroom. Together, let's nurture curiosity! Get started today at https://lnkd.in/e32DgUn

Summer isn't just a time for students to learn, grow, and explore their curiosity. It's a chance for educators to grow, too! What fun activities/hobbies are you looking forward to this summer? Let's chat about it in the comments ⬇️

DreamBox Math ➡️ ESSA Tier I, II, III, and IV certified ✅ We know that math can be a challenging subject for many students, which is why during development it was important for us to focus on building a program that was adaptive and differentiated in real-time based on students' answers and problem-solving methods. As a result, research has found that students using DreamBox Math achieved higher proficiency in math when compared to students who did not. At Pinellas County Schools, students who used DreamBox Math for the recommended amount of time scored 9.9 percentile points higher on NWEA’s MAP assessment than those who did not use DreamBox Math. “Earning these ESSA certifications demonstrates that Discovery Education’s resources improve student outcomes, making them the perfect solution for school systems seeking to improve students’ understanding of mathematical ideas.” - Lance Rougeux, Discovery Education’s Senior Vice President of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Engagement, and a former Philadelphia public school teacher 🎉 We're thrilled to achieve I, II, III, and IV ESSA certifications and excited to continue fostering students' confidence and understanding of math through DreamBox Math.

📣 We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Brian Shaw as the new leader and CEO of Discovery Education. Mr. Shaw most recently served as Discovery Education’s Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operations Officer. He joined Discovery Education in 2018 and has played a significant role in the growth of the Company as a standalone business. “Having worked closely with Brian over the last two years, I am confident that his experience in building technology companies and driving innovative growth strategies makes him a strong fit for the role,” said James Pade, Partner and Managing Director at Clearlake. “I am excited to continue our partnership as we further Discovery Education’s mission to bridge student learning gaps and provide educators worldwide with the digital resources needed to ignite student curiosity.”

Teachers do more than just teach. They inspire, motivate, and nurture, despite the growing challenges 🍎 Learn how to encourage new employees to join and stay in your district so they can continue to make an impact in the classroom.

TOMORROW kicks off Pride Month 🌈 We celebrate Pride because we envision a world where every aspect of you is welcome, stereotypes are challenged, and people always feel safe to be themselves 💙

Learning never stops, even in the summer ☀️ SAVE to keep this calendar handy, SWIPE to discover resources related to these holidays, then LOG IN to the platform and get started! Don't see a June holiday you're excited to honor in your classroom? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️ 

David Wees, Discovery Education Senior Curriculum Designer, recently spoke at ASU+GSV Summit on the transformative nature of games in assessment. 🔑 Key takeaway: Games aren't just a fun pastime, but can also be used to engage students, build skills, and assess learning!

In a 2022 EdWeek Research Center study 29% of teachers and administrators said that “curiosity and motivation” were strong evidence that students were engaged with a program. This was the second highest-rated feature after "learning gains" (35%). So, we know curiosity is a key factor in keeping students engaged and nurturing curiosity is pivotal to long-term student retention, but what does it look like? Let us know in the poll below! Have other ideas for what curiosity looks like? Let's chat about it in the comments ⬇️ 

A recent study by EdWeek Research Center found that more than 40% of teachers say they are likely to leave the profession in the next two years 👀 How can administrators give teachers the support they need to reduce administrative tasks? Fuel their creative planning? Deliver effective and engaging instruction? Differentiate learning to address a widening range of academic needs and boost achievement? 🗓️ Join us THIS WEDNESDAY, May 29, for a live webinar. You'll walk away with a better understanding of how, with the right tools, your teachers can hit the ground running this fall. Secure your spot - https://lnkd.in/g62x6bam