Charlotte, North Carolina — 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 to all students, teachers, and caregivers in the United States at no cost through Environmental Education Initiative. Developed by the world leader in educational technology Discovery educationThe Environmental Education Initiative is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to empower students to make informed decisions that support healthy environments and civic engagement.
The Environmental Education Initiative provides students with standards-aligned resources to explore contemporary topics in environmental studies. The latest content includes video lesson packs and student activities that explore topics such as energy conservation, forestry, clean water, and more.
Environmental Education Initiative resources are being created with the National Environmental Education Foundation and other partners including Honeywell, LyondellBasell, Nucor, and Subaru of America, Inc. Each partner provides expertise, knowledge, and access to enable the creation of high-quality, standards-aligned, dynamic digital resources and will help provide under-resourced schools across the United States with no-cost access to the award-winning Discovery Education Experience learning platform.
“Stanford University experts carefully analyzed a range of academic publications over a 20-year period that measured the impacts of environmental education for elementary and secondary students,” said Amy Nakamoto, executive vice president of corporate partnerships. “The benefits of environmental education include improved academic performance, improved critical thinking skills, enhanced life 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 develop these essential skills.”
To access the Environmental Education Initiative resources, visit environmentaleducationinitiative.discoveryeducation.comEducators with access to Discovery Education Experience You can find these resources at Environmental Education Initiative Channel.
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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, instructional aids, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences that engage all students and support increased 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 the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with trusted districts, states, and organizations to empower teachers with leading educational technology solutions that support the success of all students. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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