Next-generationK-5offeringsdebut alongsidecomprehensiveenhancements,includingAIintegration thattransformsinsightsinto instruction
Charlotte, NC (Thursday,January8, 2026)—Today,Discovery Educationunveiledboldinnovationstopower progress inK-12schoolsforthe2026-2027 academic year.Newsolutionswill modernize classrooms inessentialways,such asstrengtheninginstructionandsavingeducatortime,to support learning that sticksinevery subject.
For elementary educators,Discovery Educationwill releasetwo groundbreakingofferings:theall-newScienceTechbookandSocial Studies Essentials.Bothsolutionsblendresearch-backed pedagogy withcutting-edgetechnologyand arecomplemented bynotableupdates acrossAI-driven personalization, career-connected learning, and more.
“At Discovery Education, we believe excellent teaching and learningoccurswhen students are deeply engaged,and educatorshavethe right resources at the rightmoment,” said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Education. “In 2026, we are bringing the realworld to classrooms, deepening personalization, anddeliveringunique,newsolutions that educators can trust tomovelearningforward.”
Productreleasesforthe2026back-to-school seasonbuildon Discovery Education’sfoundationas a trusted partnerto educatorsfor research-backedteaching and learning technologies.The latestupdatesinclude:
NewK-5ScienceTechbookSimplifies Teaching and BuildsSkills
Deliveringthree‑dimensional, phenomena‑driven lessons thatcapture student interestand reinforceessentialscientific and cross-disciplinarylearning, the newScienceTechbookoffers:
- Flexible Teacher-Ready Lessons:Ready-to-teachresourcesthatsimplify planning with point-of-use guidanceandembedded scaffolds. The lessonsblend hands-on investigationsand standards-aligned content in a fullyeditableformat toelevate rigor without addingto a teacher’sworkload.
- Inquiry-Based Learning that Reinforces Literacy and Math:Strengthenstudents’cross-curricular skills through active reading, writing,dataanalysis, and discourse integrated into every science investigation.
- AssessmentsThat Inform Instruction:Monitor progress andtailorinstruction with high-quality formative and summative assessments designed to inform teaching and improve outcomes.
New K–5Social Studies EssentialsBrings History and Civics to Life
Discovery EducationSocial Studies Essentials(K-5)is a new inquiry-based supplemental solutiongrounded in the C3 Framework,makingit easy for teachers to deliverimpactfullessons inhistory, civics, geography,andeconomics.Social StudiesEssentialsdeepens learning throughmeaningful real-world connectionsandfeatures,including:
- Structured InquiryThatStrengthensUnderstanding: Five units per grade with compelling questions and developmentallyappropriate sources,including assessmentsfor students todemonstrateunderstanding of key conceptsand skills.
- Teacher-Friendly Design:Ready-to-teach slideshow lessons with clear standards, scaffolds, and instructional guidance.
- Flexible Design for Engaged Learning: A mix of hands-on activities, inspiring primary resources, andimmersivemultimediato differentiate learning andfostercritical thinking.
- Adaptable PacingandSupports: Embedded guidance andcustomizabledeliverytoensure confident instruction foreveryteacher.
AdaptiveMathand District-Powered PathwaysPersonalize Teaching and Learning
Updates toDreamBoxMathoffer increased adaptivity, district-enabledpersonalization,and progress tracking.The latest updates for 2026growtheimpactofDreamBoxMathas the premierK-8 supplementalsolutionacceleratingstudent progressin math:
- Alignment to District Priorities:Instructional sequencesfocusonpersonalized,priority standards for end-of-year success.Districtshavetheflexibility to select specific standardsforstudents tofocus onfirstorprioritizestandards that are directly mapped to end-of-year assessments.Studentsreceive targeted, personalized lessons aligned tooutlinedpriorities,alongsideprerequisite lessons, just-in-time support,and individualizedfeedback needed to progress.
- DynamicStudent Experience:New and updated lessons, including in-lesson vocabulary supportandadaptive feedback,keep students motivated and progressingininteractive, age-appropriatelearning environmentsthat buildunderstanding, skills, and confidence.
Streamlined Teacher WorkflowsMeetCareerExplorationinExperience
FreshinnovationsinDiscovery EducationExperienceelevateits roleas the essential companion for engaged classrooms, helping educators deliver rigorous, relevantTier 1instruction.Witha continuously refreshed library ofcurriculum-alignedresources thatbuild background knowledge, reinforcekeyconcepts, andintegrate career-connectedlearningas part ofinstruction, updatesinclude:
- Time-Saving Educator Experience:Simplify daily planning with faster search, cleaner workflows, and expanded curriculumalignments.Updates makeit easy for teachers to findaccurate,standards-aligned, ready-to-teachresourcesquickly from Discovery EducationExperience’shigh-qualitylibrary ofcarefully curatedmultimediacontent, lessons, and activitiesacross K-12 subjects.
- RobustCareer Exploration and ConnectedLearning:Career Connectnow offersaccess tomoreinspiringprofessionals,and newfeaturessuch asK-5 mini-quests,career-basedstory cards, and a career finder,alloweducatorstoembedreal-worldrelevanceand career explorationintodailyinstruction.These enhancementsprovide early exposuretocareer pathways, develop essential skills, and providecontextand readiness forstudents of all grade levels.
AI-Powered Recommendations to EmpowerTeaching
Discovery Education and Otus haveexpanded their partnership,bringing AI-poweredsearch and recommendationsfrom the Discovery Education library of products directlyinto educators’ workflow, saving time and enabling targeted instruction.Qualified districts and school partners cannowjointheEarly Accessprogram togainkey features such as:
- Targeted Support for Learners:Data-driven recommendationsthathelp educatorsdifferentiateandidentifyinstructional next steps based on student learning needs.
- Instruction without Interruption: Educators can usethesecureengineto access a comprehensive, district-vetted library sourced from Discovery EducationExperience,ScienceTechbook,Social StudiesTechbook, and other solutions while reviewing results and streamlining planning in one frictionlessinterface.
- Responsible, District-Ready Innovation: The integration upholds strong privacy and security practices while increasing theaccessibility of existingresources.
Learn more aboutwhat’scoming in 2026 from Discovery Educationhere.
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About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leaderwhosestate-of-the-art, PreK-12 digital solutions help educators engage all students and support academic achievement. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools that are effective, engaging, and easy to use, Discovery Educationenableseducatorstodeliver powerful learning experiencesin 45% of U.S. K-12 schoolsandacross100+countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning.Learn more at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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Discovery Education
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