Judged by a panel of industry experts, a Best of 2024 award is more than just acknowledgment from Tech & Learning’s editors. It is a recognition of specific products that truly go above and beyond to improve teaching and learning.  

The following Discovery Education services were selected as winners in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2024: 

Discovery Education Experience: Primary Category 
Discovery Education Experience is the essential companion for engaged K-12 classrooms. Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education Experience provides educators an enhanced learning platform facilitating engaging, daily instruction in any learning environment. 

DreamBox Math by Discovery Education: Primary Category 
DreamBox Math by Discovery Education is a K-8 online math program that supplements core instruction in the classroom or at home and is independently proven by several third-party research organizations to increase math achievement. DreamBox Math adapts dynamically to learners, providing personalized lessons available in English and Spanish. The platform also offers actionable reporting, tools for differentiation, and content-specific professional development for teachers.  

Mystery Writing by Discovery Education: Primary Category 
Mystery Writing by Discovery Education engages students in grades K-5 with “wow!” content that captivates young learners and builds their confidence in writing. Featuring no prep, open-and-go lessons, Mystery Writing helps multi-subject elementary educators quickly and easily provide students with differentiated lessons that explicitly teach the writing process. Mystery Writing’s innovative approach combines subjects of high interest to students with step-by-step written, visual, and auditory directions to ensure no young writer experiences the dreaded “fear of the blank page.” Free trials of Mystery Writing are available to educators here. 

Career Connect: Secondary Category 
Career Connect promotes student curiosity by connecting classroom learning to potential careers. Through Career Connect, educators request virtual classroom visits from industry professionals, selecting from an array of job types, industries, languages, and locations. Then, students meet with professionals from industries like biotechnology, science, finance, computer engineering, human resources, education, and more, exploring potential career pathways through these interactions. 

STEM Career Coalition: Secondary Category 
The STEM Careers Coalition is an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations, reaching 11M+ students with equitable access to STEM resources and career connections since its launch in 2019. The Coalition continues to ignite student curiosity and influence a diverse future workforce today. 

“The awards brought a huge number of high-quality entries. Our panel of industry experts judged the winning products to be those that were most impactful in helping schools improve teaching and learning throughout 2024. Every winner should be really proud of their accomplishments – a well-deserved congratulations from the entire awards team,” said the Tech & Learning editorial team. 

Learn more about the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2024 and the other winners here. 

“We are proud to have five digital services named among the best edtech resources in 2024, and we thank Tech & Learning’s panel of judges for their careful evaluation of every product entered,” said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Education. “This recognition will encourage the Discovery Education team to continue to innovate as we create essential services for today’s K-12 classrooms.” 

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.     

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About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, K-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. 

Contacts 
Grace Maliska 
Discovery Education 
Email: gmaliska@dicoveryed.com 

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The following resources are now available for users of the essential companion for engaged classrooms, Discovery Education Experience: 

• History Kids: Black History Month video: Students in grades 6-12 can dive into the origins of Black History Month while learning about Carter G. Woodson and other notable figures who helped document and celebrate Black History in America. Students also learn about the historic representation of Black people in media and discuss the best way to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Black people in the future. 

• Civil Rights Movement channel: This curated channel teaches students in grades K-12 about the heroes of the civil rights movement. The channel includes the DE Original Series, Need to Know, students travel through time to investigate the Civil Rights Movement. Each episode is paired with Ready-to-Use Lessons and PDF activities that align with the topics covered in the video and features additional historical context and primary source resources. 

• Happy Black History Month video: In this video from Sesame Workshop designed for students in grades PK-2, Elmo, Gabrielle, Tamir, and Abby come together to celebrate the contributions of Black and African American communities. 

All these resources and more are available on the Celebrating Black History channel within Discovery Education Experience. Using the resources within this channel, including a teacher choice board and activities, educators are empowered to help students discover new perspectives on African American history, drive deeper cultural understanding, and help students see themselves in history. Experience facilitates the creation of engaging instructional opportunities for all students by connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, including ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources.  

“At Discovery Education, we understand how relevant and dynamic digital materials encourage greater student engagement in the classroom,” said Todd Wirt, Head of K-12 Education at Discovery Education. “Access to materials that connect key historical events and modern movements helps students understand their impact on the world today. This new digital content collection for Black History Month will help educators spark student curiosity and conversation about this important topic.” 

Discovery Education also offers free resources for educators to integrate into their Black History Month observances, including: 

• STEM Career Profiles: The Black History Month collection from the STEM Careers Coalition celebrates the careers of Black leaders in STEM. The collection of dynamic, on-demand resources supports educators’ efforts to drive deeper student engagement by connecting classroom lessons to the real-world. Career profile videos show students a variety of STEM careers across software engineering, chemistry, and technology support. 

The STEM Careers Coalition is an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations, reaching 11M+ students with equitable access to STEM resources and career connections since its launch in 2019. The Coalition will continue to ignite student curiosity and influence a diverse future workforce. 

• Video Topic Series: The Art of Resilience is a three-part video topic series highlighting the power of art and the creative process in building resilience. The series chronicles the journeys of talented and impactful artists who use their art and stories to inspire others. Each testimony in this series illustrates how art reaffirms shared humanity by celebrating culture, identity, and survival. This resource is from Teaching with Testimony, a program with the USC Shoah Foundation that inspires students to find their voices and act for a better future. 

• Classroom Activities: The classroom activities and accompanying video series and educator guides from Amazing Me, an initiative with the Dove Self-Esteem Project, offers relevant lessons focused on body confidence and its role in self-esteem. The resources — such as the My Hair, My Crown workshop — explore culture and identity, and the importance of self-expression through hair in BIPOC communities.  

In addition, Mystery Science users can find mini-lessons related to Black History Month here. Mystery Science by Discovery Education is an engaging standards-aligned science curriculum for grades K-5 designed to help students stay curious.  

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.    

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About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, K-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. 

Contacts 
Grace Maliska 
Discovery Education 
Email: gmaliska@dicoveryed.com 

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DreamBox Math by Discovery Education adapts dynamically to the learner, providing personalized instruction within a highly engaging, gamified learning environment. DreamBox Math lessons are available in both English and Spanish, and align to math standards in all states. Along with actionable reporting and tools that empower differentiation for all learners, DreamBox Math offers teachers content-specific professional learning and provides administrators critical insights into student progress. With DreamBox Math, every student is empowered to independently engage in interactive problem solving, so they can develop conceptual understanding, apply a variety of strategies, and gain competence and confidence in mathematical reasoning and skills. 

To surpass compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines standards, the DreamBox Math product development team worked with teachers, special education experts, and students with disabilities to develop critical product enhancements that enable all K-5 students to engage with the highly effective program, including: 

• Improved compatibility with assistive technology tools, such as magnification and screen readers.   

• An enhanced screen reader with alternative descriptions that support concept understanding and streamlines problem-solving for students with limited and/or low vision. 

• Easy-to-tap, move, and place elements ease interaction and accommodate a variety of devices, physical needs, and learning styles.    

• Intuitive keyboard navigation lets students know where they are on the lesson page and within the manipulative. 

• Clear visuals enable students with low vision and color blindness to distinguish selectable foreground elements from the background.   

• All lessons now feature replay instructions, so students can easily refer to the task.   

In addition to these accessibility updates, DreamBox Math’s popular Racecourse lessons — in which students learn to represent equivalent fractions as part of a whole — have been updated. Guided by student and teacher feedback, these improvements make it easier for students to get started and interact with the resource through lesson progression. Among the improvements to the Racecourse lessons are: 

• New, more relatable “Road Trip” context for students that makes tasks clearer.   

• Numbered intervals along the course that streamlines the problem-solving process.  

• Larger visuals and more space to make it easier for all users to place markers along the course.  

• Updated scaffolding to ensure students have support and meaningful feedback as they progress through the lesson.    

“The new enhancements and updates to DreamBox Math make it even easier for students – including those with differing visual, auditory, cognitive, and physical abilities – to access high-quality learning experiences that support increased achievement,” said Melanie Lugo, Senior Director, Product Management at Discovery Education. “But we are not stopping here. We are committed to ensuring every student using DreamBox Math can progress at their own pace, experience joy, and gain confidence on their individual journeys toward mathematical excellence.” 

Further updates to DreamBox Math K-8 and DreamBox Reading solutions are in the works and scheduled for release throughout 2025. Learn more about DreamBox Math here. See how DreamBox Learning products weave into the network of other Discovery Education solutions, including the essential companion for engaged classrooms Discovery Education Experience, here. 

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.      

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About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, K-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. 

Contacts 
Grace Maliska 
Discovery Education
Email: gmaliska@dicoveryed.com 

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Carson City, NV and Charlotte, NC (Thursday, January 16, 2025)— The Nevada Department of Education is proud to announce it has renewed its multiyear partnership with Nevada Gold Mines, operated by Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD) (TSX: ABX), and Discovery Education. 

Renewed for a fifth year, this dynamic partnership is enhancing instruction in all 17 counties across Nevada by empowering educators to create engaging, modern learning environments for rural, urban, and suburban students.  

Since the beginning of this partnership in 2020, more than 24,000 educators and 344,000 students have logged 4.6 million interactions with Discovery Education’s dynamic, digital, K-12 resources. The renewal of this partnership for an additional 12 months ensures uninterrupted access to all students and teachers using these resources. 

“We are incredibly pleased to continue this powerful collaboration benefiting the state of Nevada,” said Jhone Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Together with our community partners at Nevada Gold Mines, we’ve been able to create digital content that not only supports students’ academic achievement, but also connects what is learned in the classroom to potential careers right here in our state. The renewal of this impactful partnership preserves Nevada students’ access to best-in-class digital resources, and we look forward to continuing to work on our joint mission to prepare today’s learners for a bright future beyond graduation.” 

In July 2020, the Nevada Department of Education announced the initial agreement to make Discovery Education Experience – a K-12 learning platform – free for all Nevada educators and students, ensuring access for families across the state. 

Nevada is one of several states in which Discovery Education resources are used statewide. Other states include Louisiana, New Hampshire, Mississippi, Montana, and South Carolina.    

“Nevada Gold Mines is honored to continue this impactful partnership that supports students across Nevada,” said Leslie Goicoechea, Manager, Community Engagement & Development for Nevada Gold Mines. “By helping prepare students for success in both higher education and the workforce, we are contributing to the prosperity of our state. We are proud to be part of an initiative that is making a tangible difference in student achievement and are excited to see the continued positive outcomes for Nevada’s future.” 

Nevada Gold Mines’ partnership with the Nevada Department of Education and Discovery Education demonstrates a long-standing commitment to the state. In addition to supporting efforts to provide students access to best-in-class digital resources, Nevada Gold Mines has invested an additional $500,000 to aid the Nevada Department of Education’s efforts to increase the number of high-quality educators in the state.  

As a global leader in mining, Nevada Gold Mines directly invests in social and economic opportunities including education, the environment, health, economic development, and cultural heritage. To date, Nevada Gold Mines has invested nearly $5 million dollars in enhancing education across the state. 

“Recent research demonstrates the tremendous impact this powerful partnership is having on Nevada students,” said Coni Rechner, Discovery Education’s Senior Vice President of State and Strategic Partnerships. “According to preliminary findings from third-party researchers, not only did schools using Discovery Education resources see positive impacts on science achievement, but schools using Discovery Education resources also saw progress in closing achievement gaps. We look forward to continuing to work alongside Nevada Gold Mines and the Nevada Department of Education to ensure these encouraging trends continue.” 

All educators using Discovery Education’s digital resources have access to the Discovery Educator Network.  

A global community of education professionals, the Discovery Educator Network connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable idea sharing and inspiration. 

For more information about Discovery Education’s digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.      

Learn more about Nevada Gold Mines’ sustainability and philanthropic efforts here.  

Nevada educators, parents, and students seeking more details about this partnership can visit the partnership resources page here. 

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About the Nevada Department of Education
The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) leads and collaborates with Nevada’s 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity Statewide. With offices in Carson City and Las Vegas, NDE oversees all pre-K-12 education in the State, working to achieve its mission to improve student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. Under the leadership of the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, NDE impacts the achievement of nearly half a million children and 30,000 educators. Learn more at https://doe.nv.gov/ and join us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram. 

About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. 

Contact 

Julie Wootton-Greener
Nevada Department of Education
Phone: (702) 486-6602 
Email: julie.woottongreener@doe.nv.gov 

Stephen Wakefield 
Discovery Education 
Phone: 202-316-6615 
Email: swakefield@discoveryed.com 

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St. Paul, Minn. and Charlotte, NC. (Jan. 14, 2025) – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced that the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge is now open to entries. 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.” Competition entries are accepted at YoungScientistLab.com until the deadline on May 1, 2025. 

Each year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge recognizes the grand prize winner, 10 finalists, four honorable mentions, and up to 51 state merit winners – nationwide and in Washington D.C. – who have demonstrated a passion for using science to solve everyday problems and improve the world around them.  

“The 3M Young Scientist Challenge has sparked curiosity in countless inventors, innovators, and problem-solvers over the last 18 years, all before they even begin high school,” said Torie Clarke, 3M’s executive vice president and chief public affairs officer. “I’m proud of 3M’s support for this program that helps students get excited about the power of science and technology to address global challenges.” 

To enter, students in grades 5-8 submit a brief video explaining their original idea to solve an everyday problem using science, which are evaluated for their creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication skills. This year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge will offer students the opportunity to engage through new entry topics, including robotics, home improvement, automotive, safety, AR/VR, and climate technology.  

“The 3M Young Scientist Challenge is a powerful testament to the incredible things that happen when students bring classroom knowledge to real-world problems,” said Amy Nakamoto, executive vice president of marketing and strategic alliances at Discovery Education. “This annual challenge elevates students’ remarkable creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills, showcasing their extraordinary potential to transform the world for the better.” 

Previous Winners 
Previous challenge finalists and 3M scientists have collaborated to create solutions for a wide variety of real-world problems, including cybersecurity, coral reef health, water conservation, food waste, alternative energy sources, energy consumption, air pollution, and transportation efficiency.  

The 2024 winner – 14-year-old Sirish Subash from Snellville, Georgia – created Pestiscand, a handheld device designed to detect pesticide residues on produce using a non-destructive method. The innovation employs spectrophotometry, which involves measuring how light of various wavelengths is reflected off the surface of fruits and vegetables. A machine learning model then analyzes this data to determine the presence of pesticides.  

Next Steps 
In June 2025, 10 finalists will be chosen to participate in an exclusive summer mentorship program during which they will work closely with and learn from a 3M scientist. Each finalist then has the opportunity to compete in the final event at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota during an interactive competition comprised of hands-on challenges, presentations, live judging, and more. The grand prize winner will be announced during the final event October 13-14, 2025.  

Now in its eighteenth year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge continues to inspire and challenge middle school students to think creatively and apply the power of STEM to discover real-world solutions. America’s Top Young Scientists have given TED Talks, filed patents, founded nonprofits, made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and exhibited at the White House Science Fair. These young innovators have also been named TIME Magazine’s first Kid of the Year, featured in The New York Times Magazine, Forbes, and Business Insider, and appeared on national television programs such as Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and more. In addition, a 3M Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network was formed in fall 2022 and includes more than 100 former challenge finalists and winners who take part in networking opportunities and more. 

To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, including entry details, and to find supporting resources, visit YoungScientistLab.com. 

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About 3M 
3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what’s possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we’re working to improve lives and make what’s next at 3M.com/news 

About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. 

Contacts 
Tim Post  
3M 
Email: tpost3@mmm.com 

Grace Maliska 
Discovery Education 
Email: gmaliska@discoveryed.com 

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The Environmental Education Initiative supports learners with standards-aligned resources that explore contemporary topics in environmental studies. The captivating multimodal content created by this initiative includes videos, ready-to-use lessons, and student activities exploring subjects such as energy, forestry, clean water, and more. The newest resources include 3 generation innovation video bundles, created in partnership with Nucor, Honeywell, and Subaru of America, Inc., and 6 student-facing activities, powered by LyondellBasell. 

“Research reveals that environmental education helps improve overall academic performance, enhances critical thinking skills, and helps students develop personal growth and life-building skills,” said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Alliances at Discovery Education. “We are proud to work alongside our partners to not only help students explore, grow, and develop academically and personally, but also to support teachers, as they help all learners explore the world around them, engage in civic life, and build healthy futures.” 

 The resources from the Environmental Education Initiative are created with The National Environmental Education Foundation and other partners, including Honeywell, LyondellBasell, Nucor, and Subaru of America, Inc. To access Environmental Education Initiative resources, visit environmentaleducationinitiative.discoveryeducation.com. Educators with access to Discovery Education Experience can find these resources on the Environmental Education Initiative channel. 

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.      

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About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. 

Contacts 
Grace Maliska 
Discovery Education 
Email: gmaliska@dicoveryed.com 

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