Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Discovery Education Renew Partnership Serving School Systems Statewide

Charlotte, NC (Thursday, June 13, 2024) — Louisiana Public Broadcasting  (LPB) today announced an extension of its long-term partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education. Thanks to the continuation of this 21-year collaboration, teachers across Louisiana are ensured access to a suite of dynamic digital resources that create engaging, modern learning environments igniting student curiosity and supporting higher academic achievement. 

LPB is Louisiana’s largest digital classroom over the air, on every device, in schools, and in the community. LPB’s Educational Services Department is committed to providing extensive information, lesson plans, materials, and digital resources to support formal K-12 education statewide. Through its 21-year partnership with Discovery Education, LPB has offered learners access to a deep library of digital resources through Discovery Education’s K-12 platform.  

LPB offers school systems across Louisiana access to Discovery Education Experience. Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education Experience provides a powerful K-12 learning platform that facilitates engaging instruction in any environment. These resources, sourced from trusted partners, are aligned to state and national standards, and help educators bring the outside world into teaching and learning every day. Through expanded, lasting partnerships with Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, Brightspace, ClassLink, and Clever, integrating Discovery Education’s learning platform into existing Information Technology architecture is easier than ever. 

“Louisiana Public Broadcasting is proud to celebrate its 21st year of partnership with Discovery Education,” said Clarence “C.C” Copeland, Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s President and CEO. “Alongside Discovery Education, we are providing teachers with the tools they need to support student curiosity and drive deeper engagement in learning. We are thrilled to continue this powerful relationship.” 

All educators using Discovery Education products enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network. A global community of education professionals, the Discovery Educator 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 excited to continue this important, long-term partnership serving school systems across Louisiana,” said Lyndley McNabb, Discovery Education’s Partnership Manager. “CEO C.C. Copeland and Nancy Tooraen, Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Education Director, have shown tremendous dedication to serving teachers and students across the state, and we are proud to be a part of their efforts.”   

For more information 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 through X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.   

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