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Honoring Black History in the Classroom

Resources to support educators as they bring Black history in their classroom during Black History Month–and all year long.

Learning Kids Ask For

Kat Lerner

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Teach With Confidence

Find simpler ways to teach hard things, deliver rigorous learning that sparks joy, and meet every student where they are.

Spotlight on Accessibility: New on BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr.

Learn how new features support inclusive learning and improve access for all students.

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To All the New Teachers, On Your First Day of School

New teachers, get ready for your first day of school with expert advice, encouragement, and practical tips to start your teaching journey.

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Self-Reflection and Self-Assessment: 8 Ways to Help Students Take Center Stage in Their Learning

Encourage growth, accountability, and deeper learning in the classroom with these strategies.

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Educator-Approved Tips to Declutter Your Day

Learn time-saving strategies to stay organized, reduce stress, and boost productivity.

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3 Ways Educators Can Become Edtech Managers — In Their Classrooms

“I’m not quite sure where this coronavirus is heading, but let’s pack up our things just in case.” I remember it like it was yesterday....

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Empowering Teachers to Support Learner Diversity in the Classroom

Discover strategies to support learner diversity and create an inclusive classroom. Learn how teachers can empower all students.

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Supporting Readers with Microsoft Immersive Reader and BrainPOP

Learn how Microsoft Immersive Reader supports students with reading accessibility and comprehension.

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5 Teacher Tips for Teaching Art in the Classroom

Teaching art can help encourage students' creative thinking, self-expression, and a deeper understanding of a variety of lessons.

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How to Use Parent-Teacher Conferences as a Vehicle for Student Success

Make the most of parent-teacher conferences with strategies to foster student success, improve communication, and build strong connections.

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Once a Teacher, Always a Teacher

Discover stories and insights on how educators carry their passion and skills beyond the classroom.

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3 Essential Criteria for Choosing EdTech Tools

Today’s choices of educational technology are vast. The options for tools, apps, and other resources are ever growing! Knowing how to...

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Inside BrainPOP’s New Co-Teacher Feature: Collaboration, Flexibility, and Choice

Explore how co-teachers use BrainPOP to enhance learning in this user research feature.

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4 Ways to Motivate Your Class After the Holidays

Returning to classes after the holidays can be tough for everyone. Read on for 4 tips to start the new year right in your classes!

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How an Elementary Science Teacher Uses BrainPOP in His Bilingual Classroom

Discover how an elementary school science teacher uses BrainPOP to support bilingual students.

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6 Cross-Curricular Ways to Engage Students with Songwriting

These six strategies can help you incorporate songwriting into your curriculum to creatively engage students, regardless of the subject.

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6 Ways Teachers Can Practice Self-Care

Teaching has always been a challenging profession, but as changes continue to disrupt schools, teachers are starting to feel the effects....

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6 Ways Gamification Enhances Student Learning

Discover how gamification in education boosts student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes.

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Learning Kids Ask For

Inspire a fun, engaging approach to learning that activates curiosity and creates authentic connections that challenge learners at every level.

Honoring Black History in the Classroom

Learning Kids Ask For

Kat Lerner

Jan 264 min read

Moby the orange robot with a clipboard, surrounded by Earth, lightbulb, calculator, and science icons. Bright colors on a light background.

BrainPOP New Topic Roundup: 2025

Learning Kids Ask For

Michelle Strom

Jan 235 min read

BrainPOP Builds Knowledge and Reading Confidence with Connected Texts

Learning Kids Ask For

Jackie Glassman

Oct 24, 20253 min read

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