CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Discovery Education today announced a new collection of free, dynamic digital resources to spark students' curiosity and encourage exploration of the natural world. These resources are available free of charge to all students, teachers and parents in the United States through the Environmental Education Initiative. Powered by Discovery Education, a global education technology leader, the Environmental Education Initiative is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to empower students to make informed decisions that support a healthy environment and civic engagement.
The Environmental Education Initiative provides learners with standards-aligned resources to explore current topics in environmental studies. Updated content includes video lesson bundles and student activities that explore topics such as energy conservation, forestry, and clean drinking water.
The Environmental Education Initiative's resources are created in collaboration with the National Foundation for Environmental Education and partners including Honeywell, LyondellBasell, Nucor and Subaru of America, Inc. Each partner provides the expertise, insight and access that enables the creation of high-quality, standards-aligned and dynamic digital resources, and helps provide under-resourced schools across the United States with free access to the award-winning Discovery Education Experience learning platform.
“Stanford experts have combed through 20 years of academic literature to measure the impact of environmental education on K-12 students,” said Amy Nakamoto, executive vice president of corporate partnerships. “The benefits of environmental education include improved academic achievement, stronger critical thinking skills, improved life-building skills, and increased self-confidence, independence and leadership. We're proud to work with our partners to help students engage with the world around them and develop these important skills.”
To access Environmental Education Initiative resources, visit environmentaleducationinitiative.discoveryeducation.com. Educators with access to the Discovery Education Experience can find these resources in the Environmental Education Initiative Channel.
To learn more about Discovery Education's award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com and connect with Discovery Education on social media: X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is a global education technology leader, delivering cutting-edge digital platforms to support learning anywhere. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional support, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education empowers educators to deliver equitable learning experiences that engage all students and support academic achievement globally. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, with resources available in more than 100 countries and territories. Inspired by Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., a global media company, Discovery Education partners with school districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with cutting-edge educational technology solutions that support the success of all learners. Learn about the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.