Unique Literacy Apps Created For War-Affected Syrian Children
EduApp4Syria is a challenge to create apps that can build literacy skills in Arabic and improve well-being for Syrian children ages 5-10.
There’s A New Sesame Street Character–And She Has Autism
Julia comes to life as a Muppet, along with resources designed to serve autistic children and their families and increase autism awareness.
4th Grader Wants To Lead Movement To Empower Women
It’s important for kids to believe they can create change in the world. Activism allows them to try leadership roles & learn about diplomacy.
Upcoming Documentary Explores Brain-Targeted Teaching Model
A brain-targeted teaching model is the subject of a documentary film, “Grey Matters: Teaching the Way the Brain Learns.”
Mark Zuckerberg’s Manifesto On Building Global Community
The Full Version Of Mark Zuckerberg’s Manifesto On Building Global Community by Terry Heick Mark Zuckerberg’s recent letter to the facebook community (read: everyone), in which he lays out a kind of vision for our collective digital future, is bursting at the seams with ideas worth examining, whether because of their insightfulness or because of the…
Made With Code: A Project By Google To Encourage Girls To Code
Made With Code encourages girls to use code meaningfully to address problems and express ideas that are important to them.
ACT: 1 In 10 African Americans ‘Strongly College Ready’
While 49% of white students achieved “college ready” status, only 11%of African American students earned that same level.
UN: Internet Access Is Now A Basic Human Right
UN: Internet Access Is Now A Basic Human Right by Terry Heick For educators (incredibly) still on the face about this whole ‘internet’ thing, there’s some (somewhat recent) news that you might find interesting. On June 27 2016, the United Nations made a series of statements that collectively describe internet access as a basic human right. You…
Study: Less Than Half US Students Ready To Fill High-Tech Jobs
45% of girls taking the TEL test scored proficient or better, 3 percentage points higher than the 42% of boys who did likewise.
New App Helps Students Learn To Avoid Non-Consensual Sex
The YES to SEX app helps students avoid non-consensual sex by requiring partners to digitally agree to consent and protection in <25 seconds.
A Letter-Writing Project To Connect Students With Senior Citizens
Domtar’s letter-writing program, PaperPal, will help youth develop fine motor skills & spur seniors to practice cognitive exercise.
Black Minds Matter: Report Details Continued Inequity In Education
Report Details Continued Inequity In Education by TeachThought Staff From a press release OAKLAND, CA (October 28, 2015) The Education Trust – West today released “Black Minds Matter: Supporting the Educational Success of Black Children in California,” which examines how the nearly 1 million Black youth in California are faring from preschool through college and…
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