Discovery Education’s Science Techbook Approved for Statewide Use by Oregon State Board of Education

Charlotte, NC (Tuesday, October 24, 2023)—Following a comprehensive evaluation, the Oregon State Board of Education has approved Discovery Education’s Science Techbook for Oregon for statewide use as a core instructional resource for the K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 grade bands. Oregon’s adoption of this resource through its rigorous adoption process empowers the state’s school systems to integrate this innovative digital-print-kit blended curriculum into teaching and learning. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.    

Delivered through Discovery Education Experience, the company’s K-12 learning platform, Science Techbook for Oregon is a K-12 core curriculum that includes engaging digital resources, print student textbooks, hands-on activity kits, virtual investigations, and custom professional learning. Aligned to the 2022 Oregon Science Standards, this comprehensive resource includes ready-to use, phenomena-driven lessons that motivate students, powerful technology tools—such as toggle-on Spanish translation—that personalize access, and time-saving teacher tools that streamline prep and grading. Science Techbook for Oregon is available in both print and digital formats, providing a seamless classroom experience complete with immersive, interactive ways to explore, including hand-on engineering activities and labs and STEM connections. 

Through its digital, print, and blended options, Science Techbook for Oregon delivers a wide range of high-quality resources to support students as they discover how science is practiced in the real world, while focusing on deeper understanding and application of grade-appropriate science content. 

All educators using Discovery Education’s digital resources have access to the Discovery Education Network. A global community of education professionals, the Discovery Education Network connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable idea sharing and inspiration. 

“Discovery Education is grateful to Oregon’s State Board of Education for their thoughtful and comprehensive review of Discovery Education’s Science Techbook for Oregon,” said Jody Shell, Discovery Education’s Manager of Education Partnerships in Oregon. “The state’s adoption of this powerful core-curriculum opens the door to the creation of rich learning experiences that ignite student curiosity and drive deeper learning in the sciences. We look forward to working together with school systems across Oregon to bring this engaging core curriculum to students.” 

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