Kiddom is poised to offer materials specifically tailored for the 2025 Tennessee Academic Standards for Science, partnering with various districts, including Knox County Schools, to implement high-quality, technology-enhanced instructional materials for middle school science. These materials are designed to support phenomena-based instruction in grades 6-8, ensuring that students can explore and understand the natural world through coherent, storyline-driven inquiries. Abbas Manjee, co-founder and chief academic officer at Kiddom, noted that the development of these materials involved a year-long collaboration between Tennessee science teachers and OpenSciEd writers. “Tennessee teachers and OpenSciEd writers have worked together to design and write new units and lessons specifically for Tennessee’s standards,” Manjee explained. “Initially available as Google Docs, several teachers requested that we integrate these materials into our digital learning environment. We’re excited to announce that we are now doing just that, which will streamline teachers' planning and instructional delivery.” The integrated resources will empower students to engage in meaningful exploration of natural phenomena, making them highly effective in 1:1, hybrid, and teacher-led classroom settings. This flexibility allows districts to cater to the diverse needs of their schools. Knox County Schools, which played a pivotal role in adapting the open-source materials, was among the first to adopt Kiddom OpenSciEd Tennessee. According to Andrea Berry, the science and STEM supervisor for Knox County Schools and president of the Tennessee Science Education Leadership Association (TNSELA), the combination of Kiddom’s technology and the collaboratively adapted open-source materials offers the best of both worlds. “Kiddom’s technology-enhanced curriculum, along with the high-quality instructional materials from open source that were expertly adapted by educators across Tennessee, align perfectly with our goals,” Berry said. “We value Kiddom’s partnership and their commitment to helping us meet the new standards while supporting our district’s vision for robust science education.” Kiddom not only provides a certified version of the OpenSciEd curriculum but also acts as a certified professional learning provider. This dual role ensures that schools and districts receive comprehensive support for both the pedagogical and technological aspects of implementing the new standards, all customized to meet the unique needs of teachers and students. James Ryan, the executive director of OpenSciEd, expressed enthusiasm about Kiddom’s role in this initiative. "Kiddom is a trusted partner, and we are delighted to have them bring our proven instructional model to Tennessee teachers through their advanced learning platform," Ryan stated. The forthcoming set of teacher-adapted resources, which have undergone rigorous vetting by OpenSciEd, will be freely available to districts and schools that adopt Kiddom OpenSciEd Tennessee. Interested educators can visit go.kiddom.co/tn-openscied to learn more or request a demo. About OpenSciEd OpenSciEd is a nonprofit organization that brings together top-tier curriculum developers, state science administrators, teachers, and philanthropic groups to develop and deliver high-quality, NGSS-aligned science instructional materials and exceptional professional learning experiences. About Kiddom Kiddom is a leading education technology company that combines dynamic digital tools with high-quality instructional materials. By partnering with reputable curriculum providers, Kiddom aims to deliver engaging and insightful teaching and learning experiences that enhance educational outcomes.