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Congratulations to eMINTS on not only receiving an I3 Grant, but also on being named a Highest Rated Applicant. BrainPOP is partnering with the University of Missouri eMINTS National Center and New Franklin R-I School District on an I3 (Investing in Education) Grant The eMINTS Validation Project will examine the efficacy of eMINTS professional development… Read the Rest»

Just came across this grant on DonorsChoose, via twitter. I had success with DonorsChoose when I was teaching, and I often recommend it as a super teacher-friendly funding resource. Check out how easy it is to write a grant, and how easy it is to get the word out using social networking tools! We’ve got… Read the Rest»

Visit My Grant Wrangler I just received the latest newsletter from GrantWrangler, and thought this was well worth passing along. They’ve added a few new features that I thought were brilliant.  With Groups, not only can you join existing groups related to your position, but also invites you to create a group for your school…. Read the Rest»

Two of our classrooms at Thibodaux Elementary have been transformed into 21st Century Classrooms thanks to our Superintendent and stimulus funds. We have a new ActivBoard, ActivExpressions, an ActiView, a new teacher laptop and 30 student laptops in a cart! Any techie teachers dream! Part of our commitment to being a 21st Century Classroom is… Read the Rest»

What would you like to see considered in the National Educational Technology Plan? You’ve got an exciting opportunity to shape the future of education by sharing your insight. A brief summary from the edtechfuture.org website explains: The U.S. Department of Education is developing a new National Educational Technology Plan to provide a vision for how information… Read the Rest»

Please join us in congratulating our BrainPOP advisors Teryl Magee and Robert Miller, on receiving NSBA’s 2009 “20 to Watch Award” for Emerging Technology Leaders. Teryl, an instructional coach with Knox County School District in Tennessee, is passionate about integrating technology into the curriculum, thus preparing her students to be productive 21st-century citizens. Another passion… Read the Rest»

I love librarians! A great librarian can be the heart of a school. Check out this fantastic opportunity to nominate your librarian (by answering 5 questions about how the individual has had an impact on them or their community). Up to ten librarians will each receive $5,000 and be recognized at an awards ceremony hosted… Read the Rest»

Welcome back to school, everyone. I hope you’re off to a fantastic start. I wanted to spend some time catching you up on our latest news and features, so you can take using BrainPOP to a new level this year! And it’s all FREE! A big part of me wants to go back to the… Read the Rest»

We’re proud to share a comprehensive efficacy study conducted by SEG Research. The study included 1,100 students in 46 classrooms in Palm Beach County, Florida and New York City, and examined Vocabulary, Language, Reading Comprehension and Science learning gains. The report concludes that students in classes using BrainPOP make significant improvements compared to students in… Read the Rest»

We’re extending this promotion until Wednesday, June 3! Last chance to save 20% on new Classroom and Homeschool subscriptions. Details below! Teachers are our heroes here at BrainPOP Now more than ever, teachers play a critical role in the lives of their students, both in and out of the classroom. This National Teacher Day and… Read the Rest»