Partner Pulse

Spring 2026 Newsletter

Strong partnerships are what drive our work forward. This spring, we’re energized to keep building momentum together and creating meaningful impact for educators and students across classrooms everywhere.

Welcome New Corporate Partners!

We're excited to welcome the U.S. Soccer Foundation as our newest corporate partner. Their commitment to innovation, access, and community impact strengthens our shared mission to empower educators and inspire students nationwide.

Partner Events

Levi’s Wear Longer Project Employee & Community Engagement Event

January 24 and 26 — San Francisco, CA

Over two days in San Francisco, Discovery Education and Levi’s® brought the Wear Longer Project to life for employees and students. On January 22, our team led a hands‑on lunch‑and‑learn at Levi’s® headquarters, where about 100 employees learned to sew a button and stepped into their role as program ambassadors. On January 24, we hosted a three‑hour Clothing Repair Workshop for 50 high school students—selected from more than 250 applicants—featuring guided repair instruction, interactive stations, and behind‑the‑scenes access to the Levi’s® Eureka Innovation Lab. Students left with new skills and project ideas to take back to their schools and communities.

Discovery Education at SXSW Edu

March 9–12 — Austin, TX

We kicked off SXSW Edu by convening educators and industry leaders for a joint Discovery Education and IBM session, Empowering Educators for the Future with AI, in partnership with IBM SkillsBuild. The well‑attended session highlighted how our organizations are working together to equip educators with practical AI, cybersecurity, and digital literacy skills that translate directly into classroom impact.

Together, we showcased IBM SkillsBuild’s free learning pathways and industry‑recognized credentials alongside Discovery Education’s educator‑ready curriculum, demonstrating how aligned resources can strengthen instruction and better prepare students for a technology‑driven future. The discussion also reinforced the importance of ongoing professional learning, with real‑world examples educators can apply immediately to support teaching and learning.

Immersive Learning, Ready for the Classroom

To celebrate and support our DEN Community this March, Discovery Education distributed over 100 Immersive Classroom Kits to educators nationwide as a surprise‑and‑delight initiative delivering immediate, classroom‑ready value. The kits were designed to help educators bring immersive learning experiences to life—supporting student exploration, creativity, and engagement across subjects.

Paired with hands‑on classroom tools, the kits connected educators to no‑cost immersive resources like Sandbox, TimePod Adventures, and game‑based learning experiences such as Haul, Harvest, Crash Course, and Financia, which use gamification to deepen understanding and boost student engagement—reinforcing Discovery Education’s commitment to practical instruction educators can use right away.

No Permission Slips Required

Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips connect classrooms with real‑world experiences—made possible through the support of our corporate partners. These no‑cost events help educators engage students in meaningful exploration without leaving the classroom.

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Whale Wonders: Virtual Field Trip to Maui

Premiering April 30, 2026
In partnership with The LEGO Group, this immersive experience invites students to explore marine ecosystems, conservation, and life beneath the ocean’s surface.

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Beyond the Goal: A Virtual Field Trip to Soccer City USA

Premiering May 12, 2026
In partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, this Virtual Field Trip goes beyond the game to highlight teamwork, community, and the cultural impact of soccer.

Together with our partners, these Virtual Field Trips deliver engaging, classroom‑ready experiences for educators and students nationwide.

Upcoming Industry Events

Discovery Education’s Building Pathways convenings bring together education and industry leaders to strengthen workforce readiness and student pathways. Join a local convening to help shape the future of career‑connected learning.

April 28 • Bartlett, TN

Building Pathways Tennessee

Co-hosted with Bartlett City Schools and Google.

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May 6 • Torrance, CA

Building Pathways Los Angeles

Co-hosted with Honda and Los Angeles Unified School District

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May 14 • Charlotte, NC

Building Pathways Charlotte

Co-hosted with Nucor

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In The News

Submissions Open for 3M’s Nationwide Middle School Science Competition – Read More
Levi Strauss & Co. Launches the Levi’s® Wear Longer Project to Empower the Next Generation to Repair, Refresh, and Reimagine Their Clothes – Read More

Recent K-12 Blog and Content Releases

Verizon Whitepaper – Immersive Learning as an Instructional Game Changer
National AI Literacy Day – Build AI Literacy for Today’s Classroom
Engineering the Future: Bridging CTE and National Engineers Week – Connecting Classroom Learning to Real‑World Engineering Pathways

New Content and Updates

STEM Careers Coalition – Career Finder for K-5
Digital Citizenship Initiative – AI Demystified
LIV to Learn – STEAM Video Topic Series
Econ Essentials – Masterclass Understanding Futures Markets
My Digital Life – Think Smart: Exploring AI & Staying Safe Online Animated Series

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