Kendra found Twig Science Reporter:

• Significantly improves attainment“I teach K-6th grade students at my school. I start every class with the current Twig Science Reporter of the week. They are always so excited to see it. It is one of their favorite parts of science. It helps support engagement, real world connections, career connections, and more.”
• Significantly builds student knowledge“Often we spend a few minutes after the reporter talking about the topics just discussed. In just a few short minutes, students are able to learn more about multiple topics every week. For example, my 5th graders are talking about ecosystems in their current unit, and the segment on the Florida everglades was a perfect segway into discussing how when an ecosystem is impacted, it effects the entire system.”
• Significantly reduces teacher workload“It gives me a few minutes at the beginning of every class to get organized, hand out materials, etc.”
• Significantly improves teacher knowledge and skills“The topics are current and informative, and not necessarily things I hear in the normal news. For example, I had not heard that they discovered a new archaeological site in Egypt!”
• Slightly saves school money“Nope.”