Meet a Solar Telescope: A Virtual Field Trip to USNSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope
Premieres September 17
Grades K-5
Grades K-5
Partner Pulse
Back to School 2025 Newsletter
Welcome New Corporate Partners!
We’re excited to welcome our newest corporate partner, DELL, whose commitment to innovation and community impact strengthens our shared mission to support students and educators nationwide.
Virtual Field Trip Fall Premiere Schedule
We’re thrilled to share we have officially announced our Fall premiere schedule, featuring five unique virtual field trips designed to create deeper connections between classroom learning and the real world. Mark your calendars for these one-of-a-kind experiences:
Forging Innovation: A Mission Possible Virtual Field Trip
Premieres October 9
Grades 6-12
Grades 6-12
Illumina Nature's Blueprint Virtual Field Trip
Premieres October 21
Grades 6-12
Grades 6-12
Careers at Sea and Shore: A Virtual Field Trip to Maritime Manufacturing Centers
Premieres October 29
Grades 6-12
Grades 6-12
Amphibian Adventures: A Build the Change Virtual Field Trip to the Georgia Wetlands
Premieres December 4
Grades 3-8
Grades 3-8
Total Health: A Virtual Field Trip
Now Available On Demand
Grades 3-8
Summer Event Recap
Event Spotlight – DEN Summer Institute | Chicago, IL
The Discovery Educator Network Summer Institute (DENSI) brought together 125 educators for a week of learning, collaboration, and inspiration—and the Corporate Partnerships Team was proud to support and showcase our corporate partners throughout the event.
Keynote: Amy Nakamoto, EVP, Marketing, Brand, & Corporate Partnerships and Hall Davidson, Sr. Director of Global Learning Initiatives opened with “Bridging Classrooms and Careers,” emphasizing the importance of cross-sector collaboration in preparing students for the future.
Partner Sessions: Hosted 8 dedicated sessions showcasing over 20 partner programs, drawing more than 120 attendees and generating high engagement through live Q&A, polls, and resource downloads. Topics spanned STEM careers, financial literacy, health and wellness, and digital citizenship—highlighting the breadth and relevance of our partners’ contributions.
Sponsored Experiences: Partners helped bring four themed events to life:
- Discover: Welcome Event
- Niagara Cares: Zoo Outing
- LIV Golf: Mini Golf Night
Corporate Partnerships Team Playground: Over 100 educators explored hands-on partner activations across eight themed tables. We also premiered our Fall Virtual Field Trip lineup.
Interested in learning more about DENSI 2026? Reach out to your Partner Impact Team.
Building Pathways Recap
The 5th Building Pathways event brought together a dynamic group of changemakers in Chicago, alongside the annual Discovery Education Network Summer Institute (DENSI).
With 26 attendees, including 10 corporate leaders and 16 curriculum leaders, the energy in the room was full of collaboration and shared purpose. Panelists from Verizon and Dr. Garcia of Hillsdale District sparked thoughtful conversations, shining a light on the challenges and possibilities ahead as education and industry work hand-in-hand to prepare students for the future of work.
Following the panel, attendees gathered in smaller roundtable discussions, diving deeper into ideas, concerns, and exciting opportunities. Some key themes began to take shape, including:
Educator Insights: Educators feel a disconnect between industry demands for “future-ready” students and the lack of clear benchmarks, especially around soft skills, not currently aligned with state assessments or standards.
Collaboration & Innovation: Both educators and industry partners expressed a desire to move beyond traditional models like career fairs, working together to explore innovative approaches that better prepare students for real-world success.
Emerging Topics & Challenges: The group highlighted concerns around the inconsistent definition of “career readiness” across industries and raised timely questions about how AI is reshaping skill-building in schools.
Upcoming Events
Building Pathways Series
Join fellow local leaders in education, industry, and community relations for a dynamic and honest dialogue centered on equipping today’s students for tomorrow’s world. Together, we’ll explore actionable strategies and powerful partnerships that can ignite meaningful change in schools and beyond.
Locations:
Networking Events
Future Ready: Building a Workforce for a Sustainable Economy
New York, NY at La Grande Boucherie
Wednesday, September 24 | 8:00-10:00AM ET
CECP and the Environmental Education Initiative co-hosted breakfast during NYC Climate Week
Catch us at ACCP and the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation Business Solves events this Fall!
In the News
3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2025 National Finalists
Spotlight on Education & Career Connections
We’re thrilled to share a thoughtful piece by Catherine Dunlop, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships and the newest addition to our Discovery Education team. Catherine underscores the powerful role educators play in bridging academics with real-world careers—and highlights how today’s employers can make a meaningful impact by partnering with education.
I’m already brainstorming ways to use the videos to spark inquiry-based problem-solving in my STEAM classes—like exploring urban overcrowding and its ecological impact.
– DEN Attendee on Environmental Education Initiative resources