Charlotte, North Carolina — Arizona's Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) today announced a new collaboration with Discovery Education, a global education technology leader supporting innovative teaching and learning in the region. In this new phase of the partnership, teachers and students in grades K-12 will have access to dynamic new digital resources that bring science education to life in ways that spark students' curiosity about the natural world and encourage deeper engagement in their learning. .
AJUSD serves more than 3,000 students in an area of 217 square miles that includes the City of Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Peralta Trail, Queen Valley, and unincorporated areas at the base of Superstition Mountain. The District is committed to providing all students with a world-class education that prepares them to become innovative scholars, college/career ready, and compassionate global citizens. By fostering a dynamic learning community that fosters intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, AJUSD helps all students develop into lifelong learners.
To support AJUSD's efforts to embrace cutting-edge instructional methods and technology to deliver a rigorous and engaging curriculum, district curriculum leaders explored new digital K-12 science solutions. Specifically, the AJUSD team sought a flexible, teacher-friendly, classroom-tested science solution that was easily integrated into instruction and aligned with Arizona State Education Standards.
After carefully reviewing available resources, the district selected Discovery Education's science and technology books for use in the classroom.
Provided through Discovery Training experience, a collection of high-quality, grade-level appropriate digital content aligned to Arizona's K-12 academic standards and provided by the Arizona Department of Education to public schools across the state, Science Techbook is a K-12 core curriculum that includes engaging digital resources. , hands-on activity kits, virtual investigations, and personalized professional learning are available. This comprehensive resource includes ready-to-use, phenomenon-focused lessons to motivate students, powerful technology tools like Spanish translation switching to personalize access, and time-saving teacher tools to streamline preparation and grading. Science Techbook is available in print and digital formats and provides a complete classroom experience with immersive, interactive exploration methods, including hands-on engineering activities, interactive labs, and STEM connections.
With digital, print, and hybrid options, Science Techbook offers a wide range of high-quality resources to help students discover how science is practiced in the real world while focusing on deeper understanding and application of grade-appropriate science content. Recently, Discovery Education's science and technology books were certified as meeting the rigorous, evidence-based ESSA Tier III standards set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
“Apache Junction Unified School District has provided students with personalized learning experiences that allow them to follow their curiosity first,” said Meara Verna, AJUSD Executive Director of Educational Services. “With these new resources, our teachers will have cutting-edge tools and resources to create the dynamic lessons our students need and deserve. I look forward to seeing the science and technology books implemented throughout classrooms across the district.”
All AJUSD educators also have access to the Discovery Educator Network. Discovery Educator Network, a global community of education professionals, connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual meetings, and in-person events to foster valuable idea sharing and inspiration.
“Discovery Education is excited to partner with the Apache Junction Unified School District team to support science education and the creation of student-centered learning experiences,” said Nicholas Yorio, Senior Account Executive at Discovery Education. “The district has developed innovative approaches to prepare all learners for success after graduation, and we are proud to support their work.”
To learn more about Discovery Education's award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media via: X (formerly Twitter)LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook.
Introduction to Discovery Education
Discovery Education is a global education technology leader that enables learning anywhere through cutting-edge digital platforms. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional support, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators provide equitable learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement around the world. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, with access to resources in more than 100 countries and territories. Global media company Warner Bros. Inspired by Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading educational technology solutions that support the success of every learner. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.