Help! My Family Doesn’t Let Me Rest During the Holidays
How can I make my family understand I need some serious rest? How can I make my family understand I need some serious rest? Career Advice, Teacher Problems We Are Teachers
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Schools and Districts Nationwide Partner with TinkRworks to Engage Students in STEAM Project-Based Learning
ELMHURST, Ill. — As educators work to increase access and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a growing number of schools and districts are turning to TinkRworks. This fall, several public, private, and charter schools have launched or renewed partnerships with TinkRworks to implement STEAM project-based learning in their classrooms. Recent districts and…
Bilingualism Makes the Brain More Efficient
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to build connections within itself, adapting to the surrounding environment. The brain is most plastic in childhood, forming new pathways in reaction to stimuli such as language. Past research has shown that learning a second language may positively affect attention, healthy aging, and even recovery after brain injury. A new…
50 Math Brain Teasers (With Answers) for Every Age
When does 9 + 5 = 2? When does 9 + 5 = 2? Classroom Ideas, Math Games, STEAM We Are Teachers
140 Funny Jokes for Teens To Share
Yes, it IS possible to get a laugh out of high school students. Yes, it IS possible to get a laugh out of high school students. Humor We Are Teachers
Tech-Giving: 10 interactive Thanksgiving activities for the classroom
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate in the classroom than with some fun, techy activities! These ideas will have your students solving puzzles, getting creative, and expressing gratitude. Whether it’s a turkey escape room or designing a Macy’s Parade balloon, these activities are a fun way to celebrate the…
What might happen if the Education Department were closed?
By now, you know about the endless speculation on whether the incoming Trump administration might close the U.S. Department of Education. It remains just that: speculation. Congress would have to be involved, and even a Senate and House controlled by the same party as President-elect Donald Trump would not necessarily go along with this idea….
MIT Expands Financial Aid, Waives Tuition for Families Earning Under $200,000 Starting Fall 2025
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced a landmark expansion of its financial aid program, starting in the fall of 2025, eliminating tuition for students from families earning less than $200,000 annually. Families earning under $100,000 will receive even more support: tuition, housing, dining, and other fees will be fully covered, and students will receive…
This year’s FAFSA is officially open. Early review says it’s ‘a piece of cake’
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open to all students and families hoping to get help paying for college in the 2025-26 school year. After weeks of testing the online form, the U.S. Department of Education released the official application on Thursday. (The paper form is also now available.) The online…
As a paradeducator, here’s how I use tech to help neurodivergent students gain agency
Key points: Making a few changes means neurodivergent students can get the help they need Kids in special education are struggling–it’s time to rethink their education Why neurotypical students should learn alongside their neurodiverse and disabled peers For more news on neurodivergent students, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching huub Technology is a big part of my…