Coding instruction should follow educational principles
We need to give students pedagogical versions of programming languages to practice on. This is different from the “real” professional programming language.
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Is digital citizenship the most important takeaway from distance learning?
Practicing good digital citizenship should include a pathway of communication and online community rules to build a safe place for everyone involved.
3 things parents of neurodiverse kids should know
For many parents, this April could be the first time they are recognizing Autism Acceptance Month, or the first time it's been on their radar. Maybe they just…
The 10 most popular learning channels for kids
A new resource from Connections Academy features some of the most popular learning channels online, analyzing the number of subscribers they have and how many people have watched…
National Achievement Report Finds Varied Rates of Recovery from COVID-19 Impact
Based on the assessment data of 3.8 million students from all 50 states, Renaissance’s midyear How Kids Are Performing report ... Read more
Students feel isolated–online learning can help their mental health
I’ve seen how online learning has positively impacted and improved their mental health as we’re progressed through this global challenge.
A national esports effort aims to ‘change the trajectory’ for students
As a student, video gamer and flight instructor Hudson Davis was often bored in school. He found that many classes provided only a surface-level understanding of key topics—and…
SplashLearn Raises $18 Million in Series C Funding Round From Owl Ventures & Accel
SplashLearn, the US-headquartered learning company began 2021 on a high note raising $18 million in Series C funding round led ... Read more
Renaissance Offers Unlimited, Free Access to More Than 6,500 Digital Books and News Articles
To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is ... Read more
NFL PLAY 60 Kids Day keeps kids active in advance of Super Bowl LV
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, and the National ... Read more