Silver Spring, Md. (Thursday, April 29, 2021)– Today, 3 students across the United States are acknowledged for ingenious solutions to social and environmental issues as winners of the Stanley Black & & Decker and Discovery Education 2021 Making for Excellent Obstacle. Working individually or in groups of 2-4, high school trainees across the country developed 60-90 second videos outlining innovative services to social or environmental issues.

The annual challenge builds upon a Stanley Black & & Decker and Discovery Education educational program– Innovation Generation– firing up, engaging, and empowering students to end up being innovators through no-cost vibrant digital resources. Through real-world explorations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), Innovation Generation cultivates students partnership, issue solving, and imaginative thinking.

The winning 2021 Making for Good Challenge teams and valuing are as follows:

First Prize: $15,000 and a Stanley Black & & Decker Prize Pack

” Students are the future of development, directing the world and resolving a few of the most significant difficulties,” said Beth Meyer, Vice President of Corporate & & Community Partnerships at Discovery Education. “In collaboration with Stanley Black & & Decker, we are empowering trainees with the STEAM content they need to transform ideas into life-altering solutions. The 2021 Challenge winners exhibit the power of STEAM learning.”.

Education is a foundation of that objective, which we make come alive through the Innovation Generation initiative in partnership with Discovery Education. About Discovery EducationDiscovery Education is the worldwide leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging material, and professional knowing for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia resources, and the largest professional learning network of its kind, Discovery Education is changing mentor and knowing, creating immersive STEM experiences, and enhancing academic achievement around the world. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5 million teachers and 45 million trainees worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 140 areas and countries. Motivated by the worldwide media business Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and like-minded organizations to empower teachers with customized services that support the success of all learners.

The programs digital tools can be accessed online at Innovation-Gen.

About Stanley Black & & DeckerStanley Black & & Decker, an S&P 500 company, is a leading $14.5 billion worldwide diversified commercial with 53,000 employees in more than 60 nations who make the tools, items and services to deliver on its Purpose, For Those Who Make The World. The Company operates the worlds biggest tools and storage company including renowned brands such as DEWALT, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER and CRAFTSMAN; the worlds second largest industrial electronic security company; and is an international commercial leader of highly crafted options within its engineered attachment and infrastructure businesses. Discover more at stanleyblackanddecker.com.

” At Stanley Black & & Decker, our core mission is to be a force for great. Education is a foundation of that mission, which we make come alive through the Innovation Generation initiative in partnership with Discovery Education. Together, we intend to empower makers worldwide,” said Stanley Black & & Decker Corporate Responsibility Officer Deb Geyer. “The Making for Good 2021 winners show the power of innovation to create a more sustainable world for all by combining the power of imagination and STEAM.”.

To learn more about Discovery Educations digital resources and professional learning services, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and remain connected with Discovery Education on social networks through Twitter and LinkedIn.

See the complete list and description of the winning jobs here.

. 2nd Place: $10,000 and a Stanley Black & & Decker Prize Pack.

Jiwoong P., a 12th grader from Westminster School in Simsbury, CT

Discovery Education currently serves roughly 4.5 million teachers and 45 million trainees worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 140 nations and territories. Motivated by the worldwide media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and like-minded companies to empower instructors with personalized solutions that support the success of all learners.

Nehal S., a 9th grader from Coppell Independent School District in Coppell, TX.

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Third Place: $5,000 and a Stanley Black & & Decker Prize Pack.

Esha A., a 11th grader from Wake County Northwester School District in Raleigh, NC.

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