Charlotte, NC (Thursday, May 8, 2025)—Indiana’s Wawasee Community School Corporation today announced a new collaboration with Discovery Education that brings to the district engaging, new, standards-aligned digital resources that will strengthen science instruction in grades 6-8. Discovery Education is the creator of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world.
Located in rural north-central Indiana and serving the communities of Milford, North Webster, and Syracuse, Wawasee Community School Corporation’s (WCSC) team of more than 650 professionals is dedicated to supporting the education of the district’s approximately 2,560 students. Guided by the vison to develop individuals who are confident, well-rounded citizens, WCSC’s talented educators partner with students, families, and communities to meet the needs of all learners and empower them to reach their highest potential.
To continue meeting the district’s goal of providing all students a high-quality science education that prepares them for success beyond the classroom, district leaders sought a standards-aligned, classroom-tested suite of digital resources that would aid teachers in creating modern digital learning environments that facilitate an interest in the sciences. Following a rigorous review of available solutions, WCSC selected:
- Discovery Education Experience. The essential companion for engaged classrooms, Discovery Education Experience is a supplemental cross-curricular digital resource that inspires teachers and motivates students. Designed expressly for K-12 schools, Experience delivers all-in-one, ready-to-teach lessons and strategies, exciting career exploration resources, standards-aligned content, and flexible tools for differentiation and assessment. Recently, Discovery Education announced a host of new enhancements to Discovery Education Experience that include new tools and resources, AI technology, career explorations, and more.
- Discovery Education Science Techbooks. The Discovery Education Science Techbook series is a comprehensive, research-backed science solution for grades K-12. Used in classrooms across the United States, the Science Techbooks drive engagement with exclusive phenomena and interactive content. The Science Techbooks that will be used in WCSC’s classrooms are aligned to Indiana state standards and feature virtual and hands-on investigations, STEM activities, and instructional supports that enhance the delivery of impactful, blended instruction. The Science Techbooks also include standards connections and differentiation activities that inform instructional planning and guide three-dimensional learning. Available with the Science Techbooks are coordinated teacher guides offering unit, concept, and lesson overviews, accompanying print resources, and pre-packaged kits that make classroom activities easy to implement.
Discovery Education’s Science Techbook is certified as meeting the rigorous, evidence-based ESSA Tier III standards as set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Multiple studies show that regular use of Discovery Education Science Techbook in the classroom has many positive academic results for educators and students across a variety of districts and populations in the United States. This research and more can be found here.
“Wawasee Community School Corporation’s educators endeavor to provide all students instructional experiences that will help them prepare for life beyond graduation,” said Dr. Shelly Wilfong, WCSC Assistant Superintendent. “The introduction of Discovery Education’s science resources into our science curriculum creates even more opportunities for students to engage with our science lessons, and we look forward to integrating these resources into classroom activities.”
Discovery Education Experience and the Science Techbook complement the use of Mystery Science by Discovery Education, which is already used in WCSC’s elementary school classrooms. A unique, standards-aligned science curriculum for grades K-5 designed to help students stay curious, Mystery Science includes engaging, open-and-go lessons with step-by-step, hands-on activities that explore scientific phenomena using common classroom items.
WCSC educators using Discovery Education solutions will receive dedicated professional development from Discovery Education’s team of professional learning experts. These learning opportunities for teachers help schools recognize the full return on their edtech investment. Through Discovery Education’s interactive professional development sessions, participants will learn best practices for integrating their new digital resources into instruction. Effective professional learning increases student engagement and supports the continued academic development of all students.
In addition, all educators using Discovery Education’s digital resources have access to the Discovery Educator Network. A global community of education professionals, the Discovery Educator Network connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable idea sharing and inspiration.
“Discovery Education is honored to be chosen to support science education in the Wawasee Community School Corporation,” said Kathryn Vickers, Discovery Education Senior Account Executive. “WCSC’s instructional team has created an exciting science curriculum that is designed to stimulate student curiosity and encourage exploration of the natural world, and we are proud to support their efforts.”
For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
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About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, K-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher 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 over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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Stephen Wakefield
Discovery Education
Phone: 202-316-6615
Email: swakefield@discoveryed.com