Charlotte, NC – Arizona Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) today announced a new collaboration with the global leader in educational technology Discovery education Support innovative teaching and learning in the district. In this new phase of partnership, teachers and students in grades K-12 will receive access to a dynamic new digital resource that brings science instruction to life in ways that ignite students' curiosity about the natural world and drive deeper engagement. deep in learning.
AJUSD serves more than 3,000 students in a 217-square-mile area that includes the city of Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Peralta Trail, Queen Valley, and the unincorporated areas of the Superstition Mountain foothills. The district is committed to providing all students with a world-class education that equips them to become innovative, college/career-ready scholars and compassionate global citizens. By fostering a dynamic learning community that cultivates intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, AJUSD is helping all students become lifelong learners.
In support of AJUSD's effort to adopt cutting-edge technology and pedagogical methods to deliver curriculum that is both rigorous and engaging, district curriculum leaders sought a new digital science solution for K-12. Specifically, the AJUSD team sought a flexible, teacher-friendly, classroom-tested science-based solution that was easy to integrate into instruction and aligned with Arizona state education standards.
After a careful review of available resources, the district selected the Discovery Education program. science technical book for classroom use.
Delivered via Discovery education Experiencethe curated collection of high-quality, grade-level-appropriate digital content aligned to Arizona's K-12 academic standards and made available to public schools statewide by the Arizona Department of Education, science technical book is a K-12 core curriculum that includes engaging digital resources, hands-on activity kits, virtual investigations, and personalized professional learning. This comprehensive resource includes ready-to-use phenomenon-based lessons that motivate students, powerful technology tools, such as Spanish translation, that personalize access, and teacher tools that save time and streamline preparation and grading. Science Techbook is available in print and digital formats, providing a seamless classroom experience, complete with immersive and interactive ways to explore, including hands-on engineering activities, interactive labs, and STEM connections.
Through its digital, print, and blended options, Science Techbook offers a wide range of high-quality resources that support students as they discover how science is practiced in the real world while focusing on deeper understanding and application. of scientific content appropriate for their grade. Recently, Discovery Education's Science Techbook was certified such as meeting rigorous, evidence-based ESSA Level III standards, as set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
“Apache Junction Unified School District has made creating personalized learning experiences that allow students to follow their curiosity a priority,” said Meara Verna, AJUSD Executive Director of Educational Services. “With these new resources, our teachers will have cutting-edge tools and resources to create the dynamic lessons our students need and deserve, and I look forward to seeing the Science Techbook in action in every classroom in the district.”
All AJUSD educators also enjoy access to the Discovery Educators Network. Discovery Educator Network, a global community of education professionals, connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering the exchange of valuable ideas and inspiration.
“At Discovery Education we are excited to collaborate with the Apache Junction Unified School District team to support science education and the creation of student-centered learning experiences,” said Nicholas Yorio, senior account executive at Discovery Education. “The district has created an innovative approach to preparing all students for success after graduation, and we are proud to support their work.”
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About discovery education
Discovery Education is the global educational technology leader whose next-generation digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, educational supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences that engage all students and support 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 more than 100 countries and territories. Inspired by global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading educational technology solutions that support the success of all students. Explore the future of education in www.discoveryeducation.com.
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