Education
Surge in Education Savings Accounts Raises Grave Concerns About Oversight, Equity, Public School Funding, and Civic Life
BOULDER, CO (April 17, 2025)—Since 2021, 12 states have authorized Education Savings Accounts as universal or near-universal vouchers to cover either tuition at minimally regulated private schools or pods (mini schools with children of likeminded parents); or costs associated with homeschooling, from books and online curricula to field trips and ancillary goods and services deemed […]
Game-Based Learning Isn’t Just Fun—It’s Neurologically Aligned
Why Learning Should Look More Like A Game Game-based learning has often been seen as a “nice to have,” a tool for engagement, a break from the serious business of training. But what if it’s more than that? What if game-based learning isn’t just engaging—it’s actually closer to how the brain really learns? A new […]
50 Ideas For Simple STEM Activities For Kids – TeachThought
by TeachThought Staff The activities below are designed to be simple, flexible, and fun, making them perfect for learners of all ages, whether you’re a parent, teacher, or an independent learner. Because this is a single post/article post (and not a full lesson plan or curriculum), we’ve focused on quick, inspiring ideas rather than step-by-step […]
Suspicious Playground Fires Have Parents, Neighbors in SF’s Outer Richmond on Edge
Earlier this week, a second fire broke out at Lafayette Elementary School around 10:30 p.m. on May 18, completely destroying the school’s playground. All that was left of the structure when devastated parents arrived at the school the next morning was twisted metal, rubble and ash. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Over the next few […]
Report Highlights Student Achievement Trends But Lacks Meaningful Interpretation
BOULDER, CO (April 24, 2025)—A recent American Enterprise Institute report does a good job of identifying and describing long-term trends in student performance using national and international assessment data. However, a review finds that the report then falls short in its attempts to analyze and understand the factors driving these trends. In his review of […]
Hivebrite Pricing Plans And Costs (2025)
Key Takeaways Hivebrite is an excellent platform for brands looking to build and grow their member community. There are three different plans: Connect, Scale, and Enterprise. The first one starts at $799/month, while the rest have custom pricing. Connect is great for small to mid-sized groups, Scale is for growing communities, and Enterprise, as its […]
The Elements Of A Digital Classroom
by TeachThought Staff What makes up a classroom? Is it the space? A room, for example? Is it the purpose? Can a regular meeting space in a garden be a ‘horticulture classroom’? Is it the people? Can a video conference with eight people gathered to study chemistry be considered a ‘classroom’? Or maybe it’s the […]
Judge in SF Extends Order Halting Mass Federal Layoffs, Saying Trump Exceeded Authority
There is no official figure for the job cuts, but at least 75,000 federal employees took deferred resignation, according to the White House, and thousands of probationary workers have already been let go. The judge also moved to apply the injunction retrospectively to workers who’ve already been placed on administrative leave, but she paused that […]
Report Levies Unsubstantiated Claims of State Discrimination Against Religious Pre-K Providers
BOULDER, CO (May 1, 2025)—A recent report from the Manhattan Institute asserts that many religious pre-K providers are being unconstitutionally excluded from publicly funded education programs that remain open to other private schools. But incomplete research and methodological flaws render the report of relatively little value to policymakers or the public. Joshua Weishart of Suffolk […]
Examples And Best Practices For eLearning And HR Software
The Purpose Of A Sales Pitch What is a sales pitch? It’s a quick yet descriptive and engaging presentation of your eLearning or HR solution’s value. It is often done in under two minutes, where you have to establish your value proposition and create a deep connection with your listeners. Effective business pitches are among […]