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Today's students are navigating a world characterized by an ever-evolving digital landscape. To thrive in this environment they require a robust set of skills that empower them to adapt, innovate, and contribute meaningfully. The "Portrait of a Graduate" framework recognizes this and outlines key competencies—such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and digital citizenship—that are essential for this generation's success in college, careers, and civic engagement.

We are excited to welcome Paul Johansen as BrainPOP's new Chief Product Officer. Paul brings more than 20 years experience delivering product and technology innovation in B2B SaaS for K-12 education. His deep expertise and proven track record in driving product innovation in education technology make him the ideal leader to shape our next chapter – helping us to further empower educators to create joyful, meaningful connections that spark curiosity, build confidence, and drive lasting learning for all students. Welcome to the BrainPOP team, Paul! 🧡🤖

Digital Citizenship is more than a one-week celebration. It’s a year-round commitment to helping students navigate digital spaces with confidence and care. Even though today’s learners are digital natives, they still need consistent practice to flex those critical thinking muscles. And educators know the stakes are real. In fact, states nationwide are doubling down on digital citizenship education to equip students with healthier, more responsible relationships with technology. Our latest eBook is your go-to resource for sparking those meaningful conversations about digital responsibility and creating a classroom culture built for future-ready learners. 🔓 Unlock your copy: https://brnpop.co/4q0mMbl

#AI literacy is a must-have in today's digital citizenship curriculum. From daily tech interactions to future impacts—let's prepare our students to navigate and shape their digital world responsibly and safely.

The more background knowledge students have, the more connections they can make between what they know and what they don’t... Giving students better opportunities to: 💭 Comprehend new information, because they have a larger framework to connect new ideas to existing understanding. 🧠 Engage in critical thinking because they have the necessary knowledge to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information. 🙋 Actively participate in discussions and feel more confident in asking questions and joining activities.

Sometimes there are no words to describe how amazing educators are.

Fall BrainPOP-Up PD is Back! Join our FREE PD series for quick, practical strategies you can use tomorrow. Each 30-minute session dives into BrainPOP lesson planning, tips, and engagement strategies. No matter what your role or what you teach, there’s a session for you. Register: https://brnpop.co/46wc0Sr

When internet trends, such as 6-7 (or is it 41 now?), are taking over classrooms, learning environments can feel a little crowded and unfocused. Kids have jokingly coined this “brainrot.” Humor and playfulness aside, educators know the stakes are very real when it comes to digital literacy. In fact, states nationwide are doubling down on digital citizenship education to equip students with healthier, more responsible relationships with technology. With Digital Citizenship Week right around the corner, now is the perfect time to spark these conversations in your classroom. BrainPOP’s complete Digital Citizenship unit covers 20+ topics across K-8th grade, from Cyberbullying and Media Literacy to Digital Etiquette and Artificial Intelligence. And educators don’t need to start from scratch! Our ready-to-use lessons and learning activities help teachers channel those digital distractions into powerful teachable moments all year long.

By prioritizing building background knowledge and active learning in classrooms, we can create more engaging and effective learning experiences for all students.

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