Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourage students to follow their curiosity and explore the natural world. These resources are available free of charge to all students, teachers and caregivers in the United States through the Environmental Education Initiative. Powered by global edtech leader Discovery Education, the Environmental Education Initiative is the first initiative of its kind designed to empower students to make informed choices that support a healthy environment and civic engagement.
The Environmental Education Initiative provides learners with standards-compliant resources to explore current topics in environmental science. The latest content includes video lesson packs and student activities on topics such as energy conservation, forestry, clean drinking water, and more.
The Environmental Education Initiative resources are co-created with the National Environmental Education Foundation and other partners including Honeywell, LyondellBasell, Nucor, and Subaru of America, Inc. Each partner will provide expertise, insights, and access to enable the creation of high-quality, standards-compliant dynamic digital resources and will help provide free access to the award-winning Discovery Education Experience learning platform to underserved schools across the United States.
“Experts at Stanford University carefully reviewed a body of academic literature spanning 20 years examining the impact of environmental education on students in grades K-12,” said Amy Nakamoto, executive vice president of corporate partnerships. “The benefits of environmental education included improved academic achievement, improved critical thinking skills, improved life management skills, and increased confidence, autonomy and leadership. We are proud to work alongside our partners to help students engage with the world around them and build these essential skills.”
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. Stay connected with Discovery Education on social media via X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the global leader in edtech solutions, with a cutting-edge digital platform that supports learning wherever it happens. With its award-winning multimedia content, teaching aids, innovative instructional tools and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences for all students, driving higher academic achievement worldwide. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are used in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with districts, states and trusted organizations to provide teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Discover the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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