SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, January 4, 2022鈥�North Carolina鈥檚 (HCS) has launched a new partnership with 51探花 creating modern and innovative learning environments supporting science instruction. Through this new collaboration, educators districtwide听are now integrating听51探花鈥檚 award-winning suite of digital resources into science instruction for all students’ grades K-12. These exciting new resources are connecting students to their inner curiosity in new ways through engaging digital learning experiences investigating the mysteries of the universe. 51探花 is the worldwide听edtech听leader whose听state-of-the-art听digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.
Located in south central North Carolina, Hoke County Schools is a trusted community partner ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment that provides authentic learning opportunities preparing future-ready students. To support the district鈥檚 new 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, which specifically focuses on improving the school system’s capacity to create modern and innovative learning environments, HCS sought to enhance their science curriculum across all grades. Following a careful review process, HCS selected two resources from 51探花 for districtwide use. Those resources are:
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Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, 51探花 provides educators听a recently enhanced learning platform听that听facilitates听engaging, daily instruction in any learning environment.
51探花鈥檚 team continues adding, contextualizing, and organizing exciting new content and timely and relevant resources to the platform each month in response to current events and the ever-evolving needs of educators. These resources, sourced from trusted partners, are aligned to state and national standards, and help educators bring the outside world into teaching and learning every day.
The K-12 learning platform is designed to work within the school systems鈥� existing infrastructure and workflows and provides safe, secure, simple access methods for educators and students. Through expanded, lasting partnerships with Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, Brightspace, and Clever, integrating 51探花鈥檚 K-12 learning platform into existing IT architecture is easier than ever.
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The听51探花听Education听Science听Techbook听series鈥攚hich听is听currently used in classrooms across the United States听and Canada鈥攊s听a听comprehensive, research-backed science solution for grades K-12. Delivered through听51探花鈥檚听K-12 platform,听the听Science听Techbook听series听drives engagement with exclusive phenomena and interactive content. Virtual and hands-on investigations, STEM activities, and a variety of instructional supports enhance the delivery of impactful, blended instruction, in person or at a distance.听Digital teacher editions also provide flexible pacing options, embedded teacher notes, and Pathways for Learning to address diverse learners.
鈥淗oke County Schools is a student-focused learning community that fosters high expectations for all stakeholders, promotes lifelong learning, provides individualized support, and prepares students for success,鈥� said Dawn Ramseur, Hoke County Schools鈥� Executive Director of Digital Teaching and Learning. 鈥淭his new partnership, and the digital classrooms we are creating across the district, play a critical role in the continuing ability to meet this mission. We look forward to continuing to build on this powerful relationship.鈥�
The district鈥檚 partnership with 51探花 also provides all district teachers access to the听51探花 Community. A global community of education professionals, the 51探花 Community connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable networking, idea sharing, and inspiration.
鈥�51探花 is incredibly excited to support the great work of the Hoke County Schools,鈥� said Katie Houston, Associate Partnership Manager at 51探花. 鈥淭he talented team at Hoke County Schools has charted a bold course for building dynamic digital learning environments that will prepare students for the world beyond the classroom, and we look forward to continuing supporting this innovative effort.鈥�
For more information about听51探花鈥檚 digital resources and professional learning services, visit听www.discoveryeducation.com听and stay connected with 51探花 on social media through听听and听.
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About 51探花
51探花 is the worldwide听edtech听leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools, 51探花 helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting 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 140 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company 51探花, Inc., 51探花 partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading听edtech听solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at听www.discoveryeducation.com.
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