21st Century Teaching & Learning Resources


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Mark Rober's CrunchLabs Unveils Free Science Curriculum for Grades 6-8

CrunchLabs, the maker of STEM activity kits for kids founded by NASA engineer turned YouTube science communicator Mark Rober, has launched Class CrunchLabs, a collection of free standards-aligned science curriculum resources that combine video storytelling with hands-on classroom challenges.

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Brainly Introduces Guided Audio Sessions for Mindfulness and Mental Health

Learning platform Brainly has announced ClarityPods, a library of audio sessions designed to help improve students' focus, emotional regulation, and self-belief.

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Khan Academy Revamps Platform for School Districts

Khan Academy has reimagined its Khan Academy Districts platform, the paid partnership program that offers strategic implementation tools, data, and services for optimizing the use of Khan Academy district-wide.

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McGraw Hill Launches AI-Powered ALEKS for Calculus

McGraw Hill has added ALEKS for Calculus to its lineup of ALEKS digital learning products, bringing AI-powered personalized learning support to the calculus classroom.

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Free Virtual Field Trip Takes Students on Dinosaur Digs

BBC Studios has launched a free virtual field trip based on its Walking with Dinosaurs television series, designed to bring prehistoric adventures to life for students in grades 3-6.

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Pear Deck Learning Debuts New AI Features

GoGuardian recently introduced new artificial intelligence features within its Pear Deck Learning curriculum and instruction platform, designed to aid educators throughout their teaching journey — from lesson planning to assessment.

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Alliance for Learning Innovation, Digital Promise Form National Education R&D Advisory Committee

The Alliance for Learning Innovation (ALI) and Digital Promise are bringing together a coalition of education leaders to help develop a national education research and development agenda and foster innovation in schools and districts across the country.

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Cambium Learning Group to Combine ExploreLearning and Learning A-Z Brands

Ed tech company Cambium Learning Group has announced plans to combine its ExploreLearning and Learning A-Z brands, with a new name and brand identity to be introduced in early 2026.

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AI-Powered Teaching Platform Provides Personalized Recommendations, Resources

Ed tech company Brisk Teaching has introduced Brisk Next, and AI-powered platform for planning, creating, and delivering instruction.

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Avantis Education Launches New Headsets for ClassVR Solution

Avantis Education recently introduced two new headsets for its flagship educational VR/AR solution, ClassVR. According to a news release, the Xcelerate and Xplorer headsets expand the company’s offerings into higher education while continuing to meet the evolving needs of K–12 users.