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Engagement Fuels Learning, But Is It Misunderstood?

When I taught middle school, I went to creative lengths to light that initial spark of curiosity. I once showed up dressed as William Penn—because what middle schooler is going to heckle their teacher in a colonial wig?
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Celebrating Excellence with the Discovery Education Award Recipients of 2026 

The Discovery Education Awards honor educators, schools, and districts who make a notable impact on student...
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Engage K–12 Webinar: The All-New K–5 Social Studies Essentials Program

See how the brand new Social Studies Essentials program builds skills with inquiry-based learning.
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Engage K–12 Webinar: The All-New K–5 Science Techbook

See how Science Techbook empowers approachable Tier 1 instruction to build science and core skills.
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An Educator’s Guide to Annual Strategic Planning for Schools

Strategic planning isn't just about organizing the year—it's about setting a clear direction. Learn how...
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3 Reasons Why Science Instruction Also Develops Literacy

Learn how students who are learning science are also strengthening their literacy.
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10 Ways to Use AI in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

From substitute plans to grading rubrics, learn how to use AI as a drafting partner to streamline your...
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5th Grade Science Teaching Guide | Activities and Standards

Go beyond memorization. Discover 10 engaging 5th-grade science experiments—from chemical reactions to...
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Summer Reading Kickoff: Turning End-of-Year Energy into a Reading Adventure 

Reframing May as a Launchpad for Summer Reading The end-of-year energy in the classroom is different....
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Celebrate Growth, Not Grades: 20 Meaningful End-of-Year Activities for Students K-12

The last week of school shouldn’t feel like survival mode. What if, amid the chaos, the end of...
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Preparing students to succeed in a dynamic world

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Employability Skills: Hard vs. Soft Skills Guide

Today’s employers want more than technical expertise; they need a balance of hard and soft skills. Learn...
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Career Readiness: What It Is and How Schools Can Prepare Students for the Future

Learn what career readiness means, why it’s vital for student success, and how schools can help students...
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Career Readiness Resources: Tech Career Circuit

Dell and Discovery Education launch Tech Career Circuit—a free hub with lesson plans, activities, and...
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