DOVER, Del., Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Delaware
Department of Education (DDOE), DuPont (NYSE: DD) and Discovery
Education today announced a new, first-of-its-kind partnership that
will increase student access to high-quality STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) instructional resources,
as well as instructional materials and other supports to enhance
career and technical education programs across the state. The
three-year partnership program directly supports the Delaware
Pathways initiative -- an innovative effort helping students
develop the academic, technical, and employability skills needed
for successful, in-demand jobs across Delaware.
"Acquiring academic knowledge, technical skills, and meaningful
work experience gives students the freedom to choose their life's
path," said Delaware Secretary of
Education Susan Bunting. "This new
partnership provides Delaware
students an even better opportunity to develop the skills needed
for the careers of tomorrow. Thus, I look forward to supporting the
progress of this exciting new collaboration."
"Connecting what is being taught in the classroom to
Delaware employers is critical,"
said Luke Rhine, Director, Career
& Technical Education and STEM Initiatives at the Delaware
Department of Education. "The resources provided through this
partnership will support middle school and high school teachers as
they build bridges between classrooms and careers for all students.
We are thankful for partners like DuPont who share our goals
related to STEM- and career-focused education."
DuPont is committed to making a meaningful difference in the
lives of people everywhere, inspiring and cultivating the next
generation of problem solvers, innovative thinkers, and lifelong
learners that fuel discovery. Through this partnership, DuPont is
taking a leadership role helping to develop a stronger, more
diverse, equitable and inclusive talent pipeline to fill critically
needed STEM jobs across the U.S. This partnership also builds on
the company's long-standing support of increasing access to STEM
education programs that provide hands-on, inquiry-based learning in
elementary to post-doctoral classrooms, and the professional
learning needed for educators to make these efforts possible.
"DuPont is proud to fully fund this new initiative benefiting
the Delaware communities we call
home," said Jon Kemp,
President, DuPont Electronics & Industrial. "Together with the
Delaware Department of Education and Discovery Education, we are
creating not only more equitable learning environments in which all
students have access to the resources and experiences they need to
succeed in the classroom and beyond, but also a deeper, more
diverse pool of talent that will drive economic prosperity across
Delaware. We are excited to get
started on this important work!"
Supporting this partnership is Discovery Education's K-12 daily
learning platform. Facilitating engaging instruction in the
classroom, remote environment, after school programs or wherever
learning is taking place, Discovery Education connects students and
teachers to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned
content, ready-to-use digital lessons, and more. These resources,
sourced from trusted partners are made available to Delaware's educators and students through
Schoology, which is the statewide learning management system, and
are aligned to state and national standards to help educators bring
the outside world into teaching and learning every day.
As part of this new partnership, Delaware's educators will also receive ongoing
professional learning designed to help them realize the return on
this education technology investment and connect them to the
broader Discovery Education Community. This global community
of education professionals connects members in school systems and
around the world through social media, virtual conferences,
and in-person events, fostering valuable networking, idea sharing,
and inspiration.
DuPont's support of Delaware Pathways is part of its commitment
as the newest member of the STEM Careers
Coalition (SCC). The Coalition unites a range of
industries around the common goals of empowering educators to teach
STEM effectively in the classroom, fostering and promoting quality
education, and building the next generation of STEM
solution-seekers with an intentional focus on fostering and
improving racial and gender equity. The STEM Careers
Coalition seeks to prepare 10 million students for the
future of work by 2025 through equitable access to digital content
and experiences that engage students in instruction, build
foundational STEM knowledge, and develop the critical skills
students need for college and career success.
"Discovery Education looks forward to collaborating closely with
the Delaware Department of Education and DuPont on this exciting
new initiative benefiting all middle school and high school
students across the state," said Scott
Kinney, Discovery Education's Chief Executive Officer.
"Together, we are providing the resources that Delaware's teachers need to provide students
personalized learning pathways to fulfill their educational goals
and career aspirations."
Delaware educators can find out
more about accessing the new resources available through this
partnership by emailing deleducators@Discoveryed.com.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation
leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help
transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse
science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas
and deliver essential innovations in key markets including
electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and
worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses
and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can
access information included on the Investor Relations section of
the website at investors.dupont.com.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the
worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform
supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its
award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and
innovative classroom tools, Discovery Education helps educators
deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and
supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery
Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million
students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 140
countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company
Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with districts,
states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading
edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore
the future of education
at www.discoveryeducation.com.
About Delaware Pathways
Delaware Pathways is an
education to employment partnership, connecting young people and
employers. The program currently serves more than 55 percent of all
youth in grades 9 to 12 across the State
of Delaware offering young people the opportunity to earn
college credit, industry recognized credentials, and relevant work
experiences through in-demand career pathways that connect k12,
higher education, and the workforce. The initiative is also
working to expand the state's registered apprenticeship system
through youth apprenticeship models and is working with higher
education partners to expand credential and degree opportunities
for youth and adult learners. The program centers student
identity and empowerment within the context of a high-quality
education system, caring community partners, and dedicated
employers. For more information please visit:
https://delawarepathways.org/.
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