Charlotte, NC (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)鈥擥别辞谤驳颈补鈥檚 today announced a new partnership with edtech leader 51探花 that will enhance science and social studies instruction in the district鈥檚 elementary and middle school classrooms. Through this new collaboration, PCSD educators will gain access to a dynamic suite of digital resources that will be used to create more engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students. 51探花 is the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world.
Located in North Central Georgia, PCSD is the only school district in the county and serves the communities of Jasper, Talking Rock, Tate, and part of Nelson. The district鈥檚 staff of approximately 600 professionals serve more than 3,700 students in 6 schools across the county. With high expectations, PCSD seeks to educate and develop well-rounded, confident, and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve success.
To meet PCSD鈥檚 goal of increasing student demonstrations of mastery through quality instruction, the district sought engaging, rigorous, and standards-aligned digital resources to enhance science and social studies instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms. After a complete evaluation of available resources, PCSD administrators selected the following solutions from 51探花 for district use:
- 51探花 Experience. The essential companion for engaged classrooms, 51探花 Experience is a supplemental cross-curricular digital resource that inspires teachers, motivates students, and supports instruction in science, social studies, and all other academic disciplines. 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, 51探花 announced a host of to 51探花 Experience that include new tools and resources, AI technology, additional career explorations, and more. PCSD will use 51探花 Experience to support both science and social studies instruction.听
- 51探花 Science Techbooks. The鈥�51探花 Science Techbook series is a complete, research-backed science solution for grades K-12. Used in classrooms across the United States, the Science Techbook series鈥痙rive engagement with exclusive phenomena and interactive content. The Science Techbooks that will be used by PCSD elementary students are standards-aligned and feature virtual and hands-on investigations, STEM activities, and instructional supports that鈥痚nhance 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.鈥��
51探花鈥檚 Science Techbook is certified鈥痑s 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 51探花 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鈥�here.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
- Social Studies Techbook. Featuring standards-aligned, core-curricular resources that use an inquiry-based approach to enhance literacy and critical thinking skills, 51探花鈥檚鈥疭ocial Studies Techbook鈥痑ids teachers and students as they approach inquiry through the 5Es Framework: Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate. From stories of ancient cultures to in-depth explorations of civics and government, this comprehensive digital textbook takes concepts off the pages and brings lessons to life.鈥疶he Social Studies Techbook is available for several courses including World History, U.S. History, Civics and Government, and World Geography and Cultures.听
鈥淭he Pickens County School District seeks to provide every student access to rigorous and engaging learning experiences that connect instruction to the world beyond the classroom,鈥� said PCSD Chief Academic Officer Dr. Abby May. 鈥淭he new digital resources we are integrating into elementary and middle school instruction supports not only the acquisition of the background knowledge students need for future success, but also the development of the communication, collaboration, and creative thinking skills they will need to thrive in the workforce of tomorrow. We look forward to seeing these resources in action in the new school year.鈥�
PCSD educators in grades K-6 using 51探花鈥檚 digital resources also have access to the 51探花 Educator Network or DEN. A global community of education professionals, the DEN connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable idea sharing and inspiration.
This year, the DEN is celebrating 20 years of connecting educators to their most valuable resource: each other.听Educators interested in learning more about this powerful professional learning community and joining the DEN can visit the DEN homepage here.听
鈥�51探花 is excited to kick-off this new partnership with the Pickens County School District,鈥� said Nicholas Yorio, 51探花 Account Executive. 鈥淐hief Academic Officer Dr. Abby May and the entire team at PCSD are dedicated to providing each student the engaging, modern learning experiences all learners need for future success, and we are proud to support them in this effort.鈥�
For more information about 51探花鈥檚 award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with 51探花 on social media through , , , and .
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51探花 is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, PreK-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, 51探花 helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. 51探花 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, 51探花 empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Explore the future of education at鈥�.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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