Charlotte, NC (Monday,November3,2025)—California’s San BernardinoCityUnified School District(SBCUSD)today announcedit hasbroadeneditscollaboration with Discovery Educationto advance STEAM education across thedistrict.Through this expandedpartnershipthe district hasdoubled the number of schools usinga suite ofinnovativedigital toolsthat engage students and drive academic achievement.Discovery Educationis the maker of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world.
Located in the heart of SanBernardino,California,SBCUSDprovides a comprehensive education through a diverse array of academic programs and innovative learning pathwaysservingnearly50,000 students. Guided by a commitment to equity, safety, and collaboration, SBCUSD’s dedicated educators foster an inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to discover their unique strengths and pursue excellence. The district’s family-centered approach and strong community partnerships empower students to thrive academically and socially, nurturing responsible citizenship and lifelong learning. Through its Vision 2030 initiative, SBCUSD celebrates cultural diversity and invests in creative, resilient teaching practices that prepare students to succeed in school, career, and life.
To support theprinciples of theVision2030initiativeand preparedistrict students for success beyondgraduation,SBCUSDhascreated aScience, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics(STEAM)program.SBCUSD’s STEAM programfosters problem solving, inquiry, creativity, and innovationin order toprepare students for both college and career.
To supportSBCUSD’sSTEAM program, district leaders sought additionaldigitalresources that wouldengage students ininterdisciplinarySTEAM learning innewand innovativeways.Following a review ofpotential solutions,the district moved to integrateDiscovery EducationExperienceinto 11 additional schools, bringing the total number of schoolsin the districtusingthis resource to 21.
The essential companion for engaged classrooms, Discovery Education Experience is a supplemental cross-curricular digital resource that inspires teachers, motivates students, and supports instruction in all 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.Earlier this year, Discovery Education announced a host of new enhancements toDiscovery Education Experience that includes new tools and resources, AI technology, additional career explorations, and more.
Discovery Education Experience will be used alongsidetwo otherDiscovery Education solutions already used in classrooms across the district:Discovery Education ScienceTechbookandMysteryScience.
“It’s critical for us toofferstudents engagingSTEAM lessonsthat connect classroominstructionto the real world and that build the critical skills needed for future success”saidCaitlinArakawa, STEAM Program Specialist atSBCUSD.“We are excited to deepen our partnership with Discovery Educationand bring these powerful tools to more classrooms across the district.”
SBCUSDeducators using thenew solutionsfrom Discovery Education willreceive dedicated professional development fromthe company’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 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. Recently, the DEN celebrated20 years of connecting educators to their most valuable resource: each other. Educators interested in learning moreaboutthis powerful professional learning community and joining the DEN canlearn more here.
“Discovery Education is proud to supportSan Bernardino City Unified School District’sworkto create a world-class STEAM program,”saidRachelMerten,Discovery EducationAccount Executive. “The expansion of this long-term partnership will help scale the tremendous work already underway.”
For more information about Discovery Education’saward-winningdigital resources and professional learning solutions, visitwww.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media throughLinkedIn,Instagram,TikTok, andFacebook.
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About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtechleader whose state-of-the-art, PreK-12, digital solutions help educators engage all students and support higher academic achievement. Throughaward-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools that are effective, engaging, and easy to use, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and45 million studentsworldwide, 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. Learn more atwww.discoveryeducation.com.
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Discovery Education
Phone: 202-316-6615
Email:swakefield@discoveryed.com
