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We've joined Code.org's newest initiative, #HourofAI, to help educators everywhere navigate AI literacy in their classrooms. Our Hour of AI activity, "BrainPOP's AI Dilemma: Helper, Hinderer, or Hero?," allows students to analyze examples of AI in daily life and categorize them as beneficial, problematic, or life-changing to critically evaluate their societal role using BrainPOP’s related movie to gather evidence to support a claim. Access our ready-to-use lesson plan and resource kit to get started: https://brnpop.co/49hD5L3

🔥 Hot take: inviting students to parent-teacher conferences can be beneficial. Including students empowers them to take ownership of their learning journey. It provides an opportunity for them to self-assess and articulate their experiences, while fostering a sense of responsibility. 💡 Tip: position desks in a triangular formation to show equality among teacher, caregiver, and student. This not only creates a collaborative atmosphere, but shows students that the the grown-ups in their sphere are always working together, as a team, to lift them up. What's your parent-teacher conference hot take?

November is all about gratitude and we couldn't think of a better group to share that with than educators. Teacher and staff appreciation is significant and is linked to combating burnout. And research shows that school leaders who protect teachers’ time, invite their input, and support their mental health and well-being through comprehensive programs see higher satisfaction levels.

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A haunted house but... It’s just your students yelling 6-7 mid lesson 👻

Meet Cassie, the star of our recently updated ADHD topic on BrainPOP 3-8. This new version is grounded in the latest research and shared through Cassie’s lens to help learners see themselves, their classmates, and their unique learning journeys. While ADHD may not appear in every curriculum, it does appear in every classroom. And that’s exactly why BrainPOP exists: to build background knowledge that helps kids make sense of both the world around them and the world within them. Read the full story: https://brnpop.co/4hwsz4x

Students today have access to endless information at their fingertips, however, it doesn’t mean they know how to use it effectively. It takes consistent practice to flex those critical thinking and research muscles.

BrainPOP is taking a break... A social media break, that is, and we think you should too 😉 To celebrate Digital Citizenship Week (Oct 20–24), join us by swapping endless scrolling for impactful learning and showing students how small choices online can make a big difference offline. Explore BrainPOP’s Digital Citizenship lessons and activities to help learners reflect, connect, and practice mindful digital habits that last a lifetime. Start here: https://brnpop.co/47wQkpA And we'll see you next week 👋

Today's students are navigating a world characterized by an ever-evolving digital landscape. To thrive in this environment they require a robust set of skills that empower them to adapt, innovate, and contribute meaningfully. The "Portrait of a Graduate" framework recognizes this and outlines key competencies—such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and digital citizenship—that are essential for this generation's success in college, careers, and civic engagement.

We are excited to welcome Paul Johansen as BrainPOP's new Chief Product Officer. Paul brings more than 20 years experience delivering product and technology innovation in B2B SaaS for K-12 education. His deep expertise and proven track record in driving product innovation in education technology make him the ideal leader to shape our next chapter – helping us to further empower educators to create joyful, meaningful connections that spark curiosity, build confidence, and drive lasting learning for all students. Welcome to the BrainPOP team, Paul! 🧡🤖