UK Code Week: Pupils launch national coding campaign
Over 100 pupils from UK primary schools gathered at a special event in London on Friday to mark the start of UK Code Week. The initiative, now in its 4th year, aims to make coding more accessible – by encouraging schools, businesses and local authorities around the country to host their own coding events. Kicking […]
Ashford primary school celebrates digital award
Staff and pupils at a Kent primary school are celebrating this week, after winning a prestigious digital award. Beaver Green Primary School in Ashford has been presented with a Discovery Education ‘Digital Champion’ Award, in recognition of its use of new technology in the classroom. The school, which is part of the Swale Academy Trust, […]
Discovery Education leads innovation in Egypt’s Education system
Discovery Education and the Presidential Specialized Council for Education and Scientific Research announce new initiatives to support President el-Sisi build a community that learns, thinks, and innovates using STEM concepts and digital content. September 24th, Cairo – Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for teachers and students, and the Egyptian Knowledge […]
Roald Dahl goes digital: Discovery Education launches new resources and pupil competition
Primary school pupils are being invited to take part in a Wonka-inspired competition, and use new digital resources, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl this week. Discovery Education is challenging pupils to step into the shoes of Willy Wonka by designing their very own ‘frothbuggling’ sweet or chocolate, taking inspiration […]
‘Make Your World Bigger’ this summer: Digital drive to keep children learning during school holidays
Primary school pupils across the UK are being encouraged to continue their love of learning this summer, by taking part in an exciting new digital initiative. The ‘Make Your World Bigger’ campaign is being launched by Discovery Education and Discovery Channel, giving children free access to attainment boosting resources during the school holidays. Schools are […]
8 UK teachers head to Chicago for prestigious digital teaching and learning event
8 UK TEACHERS HEAD TO CHICAGO FOR PRESTIGIOUS DIGITAL TEACHING AND LEARNING EVENT 8 teachers from primary schools across the UK will be flying to Chicago this summer, after being recognised for their work as digital pioneers in the classroom. The teachers — from schools in the Midlands, Hertfordshire, London and Devon — have been […]
Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday: Schools invited to join Windsor Castle broadcast and host tea parties worldwide
‘Happy Birthday, Your Majesty’ will be streamed live from Windsor Castle into classrooms on 10th June Schools around the world are being encouraged to take part in a special live broadcast next month and host tea parties to celebrate the official 90th birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. Discovery Education has been given exclusive access […]
Discovery Education President and CEO Bill Goodwyn Named Among Top 100 CEO Leaders in STEM by STEMconnector®
Elizabeth Hillman, Discovery Education 240-662-2664, elizabeth_hillman@discovery.com Lorena Fimbres, STEMconnector®202-296-3009, Lorena.Fimbres@STEMconnector.org May 11, 2016 – Silver Spring, MD | Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, announced today that President and CEO Bill Goodwyn has been named one of the top “100 CEO Leaders in STEM” by STEMconnector®. The one-stop […]
Shakespeare 400: Ian McKellen joins Discovery Education digital broadcast to schools
Virtual field trip will mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death and be broadcast to schools worldwide on 22 April Schools around the world are being invited to tune in to a unique digital broadcast later this month, as part of global celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. Discovery Education, one of […]
Day of Discovery: Schools gather in Birmingham to explore digital classrooms of the future
Digital learning event was hosted at Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum yesterday Teachers from some of the UK’s leading digital schools gathered at Birmingham’s Thinktank Science Museum yesterday, to explore the very latest ideas for using education technology in the classroom. Hosted by Discovery Education, ‘Day of Discovery’ saw teachers gather at the award-winning museum, as […]
