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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»

We’re excited to announce special promotional pricing for multi-year and multi-school subscriptions, valid through September 30th, 2009. There’s no better time to lock in great rates and ensure continuous, hassle-free access to BrainPOP Jr. (K-3), BrainPOP, and BrainPOP Español. Feel free to spread the word to your administrator or Technology Committee if you think they… Read the Rest»

We’re pleased to announce a new resource for you: Funding BrainPOP. Here, you’ll find great examples of how BrainPOP aligns with a variety of local, state and federal funding and grant objectives to support district and school initiatives. We’ve broken down a range of topics to help identify how our resources can best support your… Read the Rest»

I just read about this grant opportunity for NYC teachers. I was awarded one of these a few years ago. Teachers Network is a fantastic organization. Great opportunity to fund BrainPOP if you’re looking for funding options! Got any grant tips to share? Please post below! Teachnet grants are awarded to New York City public… Read the Rest»