For educator moms, the last two years have been a delicate balancing act.
Continue ReadingBrainPOP Recent Topic Roundup: April 2022
We’re stepping into spring with a review of BrainPOP topics published during the first quarter of 2022.
Continue ReadingWhy Downtime Is the Best Time to Spark Creativity and STEAM Learning
Does a long weekend, school holiday break, or approaching summer vacation set you on a quest to plan a full lineup of activities and outings for your family? Get started with these five STEAM-focused ideas!
Continue ReadingHelping Students Foster Critical Thinking and Research Skills
When information is abundant, what does it take to teach kids to dig deeper? Educators weigh in.
Continue ReadingGrowing Up on BrainPOP: 8 Employees Share Their Stories
BrainPOPpers recount their classroom memories of Tim and Moby, and share what inspired them to join the company.
Continue ReadingEducator to Educator: Harness the Power of Science Inquiry from Anywhere
BrainPOP Director of STEM Learning Design—and former science teacher—Michelle Newstadt, Ph.D., has seen inquiry-based learning ignite students’ curiosity.
Continue ReadingIn the POP Seat: A Common Sense Approach to Media with Kelly Mendoza, Ph.D.
When it comes to developing a healthy relationship with media and technology, Kelly Mendoza, VP of education programs at nonprofit Common Sense Education, believes in starting young. “In the POP Seat” is an education thought leadership series brought to you by BrainPOP.
Continue ReadingOn the Road with BrainPOP Science: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Middle School Science Education
Partnering with early adopter districts has enabled the BrainPOP Science team to customize support for districts’ rigorous needs as they navigate shifting teaching environments. Additionally, this feedback is directly informing ongoing product development and enhancements.
Continue ReadingPassing the Torch: Leading a People-First Culture Into the Future
Building an empowering and inspiring organizational culture is both an art and a science—the product of hundreds of decisions made over time and in close partnership among many individuals. Kavita Vora and Maya Kadar Kovalsky share lessons from their work cultivating an employee-centric workplace at BrainPOP.
Continue ReadingSay Hello to Pause Points, a New Way to Experience BrainPOP Movies
Students now have a new opportunity to stop, think, and express their ideas about what they’re learning on BrainPOP—making movie-viewing a truly interactive experience in your classroom.
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