--- title: Discovery Education - Summer 2026 Updates description: Discovery Education Summer 2026 Updates from IU13 IMS image: https://info.iu13.org/hubfs/DENSI%20Summer%20DE%202026.png --- ![concept image of teen with virtual reality goggles on](https://info.iu13.org/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-image-uploads/Header%20image%20option%20%233.png?width=1201&height=301&name=Header%20image%20option%20%233.png "concept image of teen with virtual reality goggles on") # Educational Technology at IU13 [![Educational Technology Logo - White](https://info.iu13.org/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-image-uploads/Educational%20Technology%20Logo%20-%20White.png?width=220&height=44&name=Educational%20Technology%20Logo%20-%20White.png "Educational Technology Logo - White")](http://www.iu13.org/) [ Full IU13 Website ](https://iu13.org) ## [Discovery Education - Summer 2026 Updates](https://info.iu13.org/ims/discovery-education-summer-2026-updates) Posted by [Tim Leister](https://info.iu13.org/ims/author/tim-leister) on Fri, May 29, 2026 Find me on: [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/tim_leister) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   ![Discovery Education LOGO](https://info.iu13.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DiscoveryEducation_LOGO_(pos_4c).png?width=401&height=169&name=DiscoveryEducation_LOGO_(pos_4c).png) DE Updates for Classroom Teachers and School Leaders!  Discovery Education is your daily hub of resources for your classroom with digital media and ready-to-use learning activities. Take some time to check out the new content and educator supports from Discovery Education Experience. This content is summarized from the full [DE Summer School Leader Newsletter.](https://partnership.discoveryeducation.com/ls/cc6d90e3-f3e3-4793-8496-451f297d2800/mIttBuKsaGRLyk8U#/) *Be sure to log into your district's single sign-on link for Discovery Education before clicking on the links in this post.*   ## Content Spotlights ![Amazing Me DE banner](https://info.iu13.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Amazing%20Me%20DE.png?width=483&height=125&name=Amazing%20Me%20DE.png) - **Grades K-2** - **💙 Amazing Me by Dove ****-** Build confidence, empathy, and self-awareness this summer with age-appropriate SEL lessons that spark meaningful conversations about identity and well-being. - 🔗 [Explore the Resources](https://www.amazingmeselfesteem.com/) - **Grades 3-5** - **🦸 DC Super Stories -** Celebrate DC Super Heroes with engaging educational activities for classrooms and families. These resources invite learners to explore heroic values like courage, problem‑solving, creativity, and hope through hands‑on challenges, thoughtful reflection, and real‑world connections inspired by iconic heroes.  - 🔗 [Check out the Resources](https://dcsuperstories.discoveryeducation.com/dc-super-heroes) - **Grades 6-12** - **💻 Dell | Tech Career Circuit- **Keep students engaged with interactive career exploration in technology and innovation. Flexible resources that help students discover real-world pathways and build future-ready skills — anytime, anywhere. - 🔗 [Explore the Learning Modules](https://techcareercircuit.discoveryeducation.com/) - **🚲 Honda Safety Driven -** Spark meaningful conversations about road safety, awareness, and responsibility with standards-aligned resources students can carry for life. - 🔗 [Explore the Program](https://hondasafetydriven.discoveryeducation.com/) - **⚽ Soccer for Success **- With the World Games coming to the U.S., press play on this virtual field trip exploring teamwork, confidence, and healthy habits. No travel required! - 🔗 [Watch the Virtual Field Trip](https://soccerforsuccess.discoveryeducation.com/player/8930869f-9a9d-4340-9aaf-7f135550982c)   ## For Educators ![DENSI Summer DE 2026 logo](https://info.iu13.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DENSI%20Summer%20DE%202026.png?width=258&height=145&name=DENSI%20Summer%20DE%202026.png) - **🌟 You're Invited: DEN Summer Institute **- Join educators from across the country on July 14–15 for DENSI — two days of practical strategies, timely topics, and community connection all focused on student success. Bring a few colleagues along and return with ideas ready to drive impact at scale. - 🔗 [Register Now](https://events.zoom.us/ev/Aqjx9JEuZcdOsX-bGCSX-iyka5JnWEn4U1bvvdsZ1JjKmGp54OcQ~AsCmyuGGc95T3xvumMmfWFzrteq6vURFqX3hOfNA-4IDOpOTO5ltZbCJHw) - 🥽 Verizon Immersive Learning | PD This Summer - Build your confidence with EdTech and immersion, earn microcredentials, and learn how to create immersive moments in your setting – create them safely and purposefully, and then use them to amplify learning. Discovery Education and Verizon are bringing EdTech and the principles of immersion to the professional development catalog. - 🔗 [Check out the Catalog](https://immersive.discoveryeducation.com/professional-development) - **🔭 Career Connect STEM Spotlights -** Summer is the perfect time to explore what's possible. On-demand Career Connect Spotlights put students face to face with real scientists and professionals studying polar bears, space exploration, energy, robotics, and more — curiosity-driven learning available anytime, anywhere. - [ 🔗 Browse the Spotlights](https://careerconnect.discoveryeducation.com/events)   ## ICYMI: Instructional Strategies Center - New for Back-to-School 2026  - Everyday Teaching Essentials - [Watch the Introduction Video](https://videos.discoveryeducation.com/watch/V3J3M3xuUQG4fLDYDsoqtd) [![DE Teaching Essentials Video](https://info.iu13.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMS/DE%20Teaching%20Essentials%20Video.png?width=331&height=183&name=DE%20Teaching%20Essentials%20Video.png)](https://videos.discoveryeducation.com/watch/V3J3M3xuUQG4fLDYDsoqtd) - **🎓 Everyday Teaching Essentials- **Coming for back-to-school 2026, Everyday Teaching Essentials is an on-demand library of short, actionable professional learning resources. In five minutes or less, educators gain practical insights they can apply right away — turning small moments of learning into lasting classroom impact. This is a new addition to Discovery Education and is not automatically included in your current subscription. -  🔗 [Take the Tour](https://discovery-education.navattic.com/everydayteachingessentials?g=cmm2czond000204l4f5b3cdje&s=0)   *Information compiled in this update was provided by our partners at Discovery Education*   Topics: [Discovery Education](https://info.iu13.org/ims/topic/discovery-education) [Educational Technology at IU13 Blog](https://info.iu13.org/ims) - [Return to Educational Technology Blog Homepage](https://info.iu13.org/ims) - [About Educational Technology at IU13](https://www.iu13.org/educators/instruction/instructional-technology/) [mailto:ims@iu13.org](mailto:ims@iu13.org) --- ### Subscribe to Email Updates --- ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Discovery Education (53)](https://info.iu13.org/ims/topic/discovery-education) - [IMS Services (28)](https://info.iu13.org/ims/topic/ims-services) - [SORA (23)](https://info.iu13.org/ims/topic/sora) - [BrainPop (22)](https://info.iu13.org/ims/topic/brainpop) - 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