From the Basketball Court to the Principal’s Office: Empowering Students to Be the Best They Can Be
"My personal mission to empower students to reach their potential became a guiding principle as I explored new professional opportunities beyond the classroom and school setting,” writes Jerry Jones. “That led me to BrainPOP, whose mission is to empower kids to shape the world around them and within them."
Continue ReadingBrainPOP Recent Topic Roundup: October 2022
Back-to-school season is in full swing, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the newest content up on the site. Here are all the new BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. topics published (or updated) since July.
Continue ReadingMy Unexpected Journey to a Career in Edtech
“Truth be told, I didn’t seek out a position in edtech,” writes Jessica Jalowiec. “Thanks to a double layoff season in 2021 ushered in by COVID, an incredible opportunity to join the growing consumer marketing team at BrainPOP appeared after months of soul-searching, LinkedIn perusing, and manifesting my career aspirations.”
Continue ReadingSpotlight on Accessibility: New on BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr.
At BrainPOP, we believe in creating accessible, equitable features and products that engage, excite, and challenge kids in every way they learn. This fall, we are launching a suite of new accessibility-focused features embedded in BrainPOP topic pages to meet the needs of all students.
Continue ReadingFamily “View and Do”: Star Light, Star Bright
Exploring the wonders of the night sky can spark curiosity and career aspirations. Check out the latest installment of our family “View and Do” series.
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