Discovery Education Appoints First-Ever Chief Information Security Officer, Kara Schlageter 


Appointment expands leadership team to advance secure-by-design innovation and reinforce district trust as digital learning evolves with AI. Charlotte, NC (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) — Discovery Education today announced the appointment of Kara Schlageter as the organization’s first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), marking a significant milestone in its ongoing investment in secure, responsible AI innovation that protects educator and student privacy.  Schlageter brings […]

Discovery Education Experience, DreamBox Math, and Career Connect Named Tech & Learning Best of 2025 Award Winners


Recognition highlights solutions that empower educators, strengthen instruction, and drive meaningful student progress  Charlotte, NC (Thursday, January 29, 2026) — Multiple Discovery Education solutions have been named winners in the Tech & Learning Best of 2025 Awards.  “Being recognized by Tech & Learning with a Best of 2025 Award of Excellence is a powerful affirmation of our mission to inspire […]

Submissions Open for 3M’s Nationwide Middle School Science Competition


Finalists will receive one-to-one mentorship with a 3M scientist, national recognition, and a chance to win top prize: $25,000 and title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” St. Paul, Minn. and Charlotte, NC. (Jan. 21, 2026) – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education today announced that the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) is now open to […]

Free Professional Development from IBM SkillsBuild and Discovery Education Equips High School Educators With AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Literacy Skills


Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) — High school educators now have access to free professional development credential courses focused on AI, cybersecurity, and digital literacy through IBM SkillsBuild, IBM’s free global technology education program. Through the IBM and Discovery Education collaboration, educators gain free access to practical, workforce-aligned learning experiences and industry-recognized credentials designed to support instruction in emerging technologies. Over the next two years, the initiative is expected to […]