Partner Pulse
Winter 2025 Newsletter
From all of us at Discovery Education, we wish our corporate partners a joyful holiday season and a successful year ahead.
Thank you for your continued collaboration in inspiring students and empowering educators—we look forward to creating even more impact together in 2026!
Welcome New Corporate Partners!
We’re excited to welcome our newest corporate partners, Levi Strauss & Co, and IBM, whose dedication to innovation and commitment to community impact amplify our shared mission to empower students and educators nationwide.
Fall Discovery Education Recaps
Digital Citizenship Week | Duquesne High School, Pittsburgh
In celebration of Digital Citizenship Week, Verizon and Discovery Education hosted a learning session at Duquesne High School outside of Pittsburgh, where students explored digital safety and responsible online behavior. The event empowered students with practical tips and resources to help them navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly.
Inaugural Futures Fair – In-person Gatherings in Maryland
Over 560 10th- and 11th-grade students at Gwynn Park High School in Prince George’s County, MD, got an inspiring look at future careers during our in-person Futures Fair. Thanks to volunteers from STEM Career Coalition partners—AES Corporation, Capital Power, Charles River Laboratories, and The Swinerton Foundation—plus local DMV professionals, students explored career paths, heard motivational speakers, and engaged in hands-on activities to build real-world skills. Huge thanks to PGCPS, our SCC partners, and every volunteer who made this event possible!
Futures Fair – Virtual Edition
Career exploration went digital with our virtual Futures Fair, where 18 CEP partners connected with over 12,000 students in a dynamic 4-hour event! Professional volunteers shared their career journeys, answered student questions, and led interactive activities that helped students picture their future selves in the workforce. A big thank you to our incredible volunteers, our DE moderators who kept all 18 sessions running smoothly, and a special shoutout to Ann Crilley for flawlessly managing the entire event. You made career exploration accessible and inspiring for thousands!
Building Pathways: Connecting Classroom to Industry
Discovery Education and Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) recently brought together leaders from industry, education, and community through our Building Pathways: Connecting Classroom to Industry event series. The discussions focused on how schools and organizations can better prepare students for future success. We’ve captured the key insights in a new issue brief, which highlights:
- 3 key themes to shape future-ready students
- Actionable opportunities for companies to engage locally and nationally
- Education and industry leader perspectives from across the country
We hope these insights can directly inform how companies like yours can strengthen community impact and future workforce pipelines.
Building Pathways | NYC
On November 12, Meta hosted a panel in New York City featuring leaders from Meta, NYC Public Schools, and the IBM Foundation. The discussion emphasized the importance of partnerships to align education with workforce needs, focusing on critical and durable skills while giving students consistent exposure to real-world careers. Rather than overhauling curriculum, the goal is to improve teaching methods and strengthen classroom-to-industry connections. As Sabine Veve from NYCPS noted, “Do less and do it really well.”
Building Pathways | Denver
On November 17, Prologis hosted a panel in Denver featuring leaders from Prologis, Swinerton, and St. Vrain Valley Schools. The conversation highlighted the growing need for both technical and durable skills, and the role of mentorship, hands-on training, and exposure to diverse roles in building student confidence and clarity about career pathways. Panelists emphasized that success can come through multiple routes, including certifications, CTE programs, and four-year degrees. As Joe McBreen from SVVSD noted, “Students are way more capable than we give them credit for—give them the challenge.”
If your organization is interested in hosting a future Building Pathways event, we’d love to connect. These gatherings offer a powerful platform to bring local education and industry leaders together, spotlight your company’s commitment to workforce development, and advance meaningful solutions for students. Curious to learn more? Please reach out to Fiona Kane (FKane@discoveryed.com)
Partner Event Recaps
Trane Technologies Field Trip
Trane Technologies and Discovery Education were proud to host Fairfield Middle School’s STEM program at the Trane Technologies South Carolina plant for an unforgettable day of learning. Students toured the facility to see engineering in action and participated in a dynamic career panel featuring experts from across the plant—from operations and engineering to sustainability and innovation—bringing real-world STEM careers to life and inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers.
International Dove Day | October 10th
Discovery Education was proud to amplify this 45-minute virtual class with educators and partners, featuring Dove Self-Esteem Project Ambassadors Dre Brown and Richelle Calderon. The session helped students challenge unrealistic beauty standards and build confidence by recognizing their strengths and supporting others.
In the News
3M YSC Winner Announced
Meet America’s 2025 Top Young Scientist!
Congratulations to Kevin Tang and all of the finalists who competed this year. Learn more about Kevin Tang’s winning innovation! His groundbreaking idea showcases the power of curiosity and creativity in shaping a better future.
2025 Junior Fire Marshal Day
Junior Fire Marshal Fire Safety Educational Program is a free, virtual experience where students explore four key lessons in fire safety and prevention. And the best part? After the lessons, students will become Junior Fire Marshals—reciting the fire safety pledge and receiving their official certificates!
New Blog Releases
- Dollar General Literacy Foundation – Turning Pages into Possibilities: Four Years of Literacy Innovation
- Nielsen Foundation – Influencers, Information & Illusions: How Social Media Fuels Misinformation
- Verizon, Honda, LIV Golf, The Home Depot, Warner Bros, STEM Careers Coalition, Niagara Cares, Sesame Workshop, LEGO Group, Itron, Freeport-McMoRan – Celebrating National STEM Day: Igniting Curiosity, Building Futures
- Responsibility, DEA, CVS – Life Is a Puzzle – Solve It with Healthy Choices
- Lyda Hill – Opening Doors to the Future: Celebrating Workforce Development Month in the Classroom
- Sesame, Nucor, DOD, Illumina, The LEGO Group, NBA & WNBA, Warner Bros. Studios – Why This Fall’s Virtual Field Trips Are a Must for Every Classroom
New Content Releases
- Verizon Whitepaper – Immersive Learning as an Instructional Game Changer
- Dollar General – new resources, Impact Video
- Honda – Video Topic Series
- Niagara Cares – Play Salvage Safari
- Verizon – Video Topic Series
- Discover – Video Topic Series
- Digital Citizenship Initiative – AI Literacy