Big moments raise big questions. In classrooms, those questions may sound simple at first, but they often reflect something deeper. Students are trying to understand the world they're growing up in, and sometimes that world is changing fast. Since its founding in 1999, BrainPOP has stood alongside educators in these moments, providing clarity when confusion is high and steady guidance when the ground feels like it's moving.

In the faculty lounge, the conversation usually centers on one thing: AI fluency. We talk about how kids are using these tools, how “AI-fluent” they seem to be, and how we can possibly keep up with their proficiency. But there’s a massive gap between operating a chatbot and actually understanding what’s happening under the hood. At BrainPOP, we believe that before students use AI, they should understand AI.

At BrainPOP, we believe every student is a natural-born explorer. Whether they are diving into the tiny world of states of matter or navigating the complexities of map skills, that spark of curiosity is what drives real learning. But sometimes, even the most curious explorers hit a roadblock—a tricky sentence or a word they’ve never seen before. That’s where BrainPOP’s embedded AI reading scaffolds come in.

You are preparing for an upcoming lesson and thinking about your multilingual learners. You want them fully included in the work ahead. You want them engaging with the same rich content as their peers. But you also know how quickly support can become visible to other students in a classroom. So what does differentiation look like when it truly empowers students? In many classrooms, it means support that is built directly into the learning experience.

We're testing something new at BrainPOP and we need educators like you to help us get it right. As you know, we here at BrainPOP love a good narrative. Our movies use storytelling to capture students' attention and break down complex topics, from telescopes to the Boston Tea Party. We're thrilled to launch our latest learning activity, Storyboard, now in beta!

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BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. launch redesigned Topic Pages and a Teacher Homepage built to save time, support lessons, and simplify planning. The same BrainPOP you always count on, now easier to navigate.

As you gear up for the 2025-2026 school year, BrainPOP is making it easier than ever to help you teach with confidence and deliver learning kids truly ask for.

It's tough to fit engineering into science class! But instead of "end-of-year add-ons," focus on finding solutions throughout the year.

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Helping students build background knowledge and strengthen their cognitive skills gives them the tools to deepen their understanding.

AI isn't going anywhere. Our responsibility as educators is to prepare this generation to approach AI safely, critically, and ethically.

By embracing CER, you’re not just teaching evidence-based writing skills—you’re empowering students to become confident critical thinkers.

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When it comes to long term goals like literacy, engagement, and assessment readiness, don't underestimate the power of background knowledge.