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Teaching Gratitude: How Nature Walks and Daily Habits Help Kids
Learn how new gratitude activities from ABCmouse and recent childhood studies show how daily appreciation and nature walks support emotional development.
Finding Lost Onshape CAD Credentials: A Guide for STEM Families
Learn how to find lost Onshape CAD certificates and how these industry credentials help students stand out in STEM college and internship applications.
How to Keep Autumn Classroom Activities Academically Rigorous
Learn how parents and educators can use seasonal fall activities to boost math and reading skills while keeping daily school lessons academically rigorous.
Why Kids Are Debating Game Balance and Slang on Scratch Forums
Learn how children use Scratch forums to debate complex game design like balance and microtransactions, and how parents can guide their online interactions.
Retro Computer Emulator Built in Scratch Teaches Kids Vintage Code
Discover how a new ZX Spectrum emulator built in Scratch lets kids write BASIC code and learn vintage computer architecture. Ideal for parents and teachers.
Can Mobile Apps Truly Teach Kids How to Write in a New Language?
Learn how digital language apps like Duolingo scaffold writing skills and why parents should pair app lessons with physical handwriting for better memory.
California Student Data Breach Exposes Millions of Records
Millions of California student records were exposed in a major ETS data breach. Learn what details were stolen and how parents can protect their children.
Is Your School's EdTech Working? How to Measure True Learning
Learn how to evaluate school-approved educational technology using rigorous research, dosage guidelines, and strategies to prevent AI tutor answer leakage.
New Minecraft Challenge Teaches Teens Critical Cybersecurity Skills
Minecraft's new Velocity Prize cybersecurity competition teaches teens 13-16 critical coding and problem-solving. Learn how to get your student involved.
New Minecraft Challenge Invites Teens to Solve Cybersecurity Puzzles
Learn how Minecraft Education's Velocity Prize teaches teens cybersecurity through coding, while understanding key data privacy and learning benefits.
Minecraft Launches Global Cybersecurity Competition for Teens
Microsoft launches the Velocity Prize, a global Minecraft-based cybersecurity challenge for students aged 13-16. Learn how your school can participate.
New Minecraft Competition Teaches Kids Cybersecurity Coding Skills
Learn how Minecraft Education's new Velocity Prize uses capture-the-flag style gameplay to teach middle schoolers coding and real-world cybersecurity skills.