Inclusion and Representation in BrainPOP Content

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We believe it's important to conduct regular critical analyses of our content to ensure representation and inclusion. An inclusive curriculum prepares students to be participants in a vibrant and dive...

Responding to Tragic News

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At BrainPOP, our mission is to help children make sense of the world. But what do we do when events defy explanation? That’s what all of us have been grappling with these past few days as we try to...

Introducing a Brand New BrainPOP ELL!

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We are thrilled to launch our redesigned, mobile-friendly BrainPOP ELL site. In addition to a fresh new look and exciting new features, we’ve changed our name to BrainPOP ELL (from BrainPOP ESL), reco...

Le Nouveau BrainPOP Français est Arrivé!

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For all you non-French speakers out there, the aforementioned headline announces the launch of a BrainPOP Français redesign! If you "parlez-vous français" and use our French resource, you've no doubt ...

Webinar Alert! Prepare for the Hour of Code

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Join us this Wednesday, November 30 at 6:30 pm ET for a special webinar - Prepare for the Hour of Code!  Computer Science Education Week and Hour of Code has helped educators introduce millions of ...

Using BrainPOP Outside the Classroom:  Linking Parents, Students & Teachers Together

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Did you know that school-wide subscribers can use BrainPOP outside of school?  Using BrainPOP after school gives all types of BrainPOP users - students, teachers, and parents - the opportunity to exte...

ELL-Friendly Games on GameUp

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Looking for games for your English Language Learners? Look no further! BrainPOP has pulled together an excellent collection of ELL-friendly games that require minimal reading, and span the curriculum ...

News from Production: Quiz Player Updates

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Earlier this month, we asked for feedback on recent updates to the quiz player that accompanies every BrainPOP topic. Thanks to everyone who weighed in! Many of you said you missed having the ability ...

New Integration with Google Classroom

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We’ve got good news for Google Classroom users! We just launched an addition to our existing Google Single Sign-On integration, giving you the option to import classes directly from Google Classroom i...

WIDA and BrainPOP ELL

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What is WIDA? World-class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) is an organization that advances academic language development and academic achievement for English learners through their English ...