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This Earth Month, we're unveiling a whole new Subject Area full of titles! There's so much to learn about this planet we call home, and how we can take better care of it, that we decided it deserved…

This week, we are excited to hear from educator and researcher, Alyssa Harben. Alyssa is an Academic Specialist at Michigan State University's School of Packaging, and is passionate about educating…

The calendar and weather are finally beginning to agree that it's spring! As the daylight grows longer, we've been hearing from many of you that you're stretching your creative and planning minds as…

Students often struggle against learning new concepts because they don't understand how what they are being taught will be useful. Sometimes all that's needed to encourage students to see the value…

Teachers and librarians are always finding new ways to engage students in STEM activities. In preparation for National Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th), we present this bounty of pirate themed…

Earth Day is Sunday, the 22^nd of April. This year’s focus is on changing behaviors about plastics. Organizers of the Earth Day campaign explain:

“From poisoning and injuring marine life to disrupting…

Rain can put a real damper on your day if it means you can’t go out to play. But rain is an important part of the planet’s water cycle and can be interesting to study. So, the next time you’re stuck…

It’s hard to tell with the chilly weather we’ve had in the DC area, but spring has officially begun and it’s nearly Easter! In today’s post, we’re encouraging Mother Nature to warm up a bit with some…

What's a mathematician's favorite holiday? March 14^th! Why? Because the date, 3/14, reminds them of that magical mathematical constant, Pi. Who doesn’t love a day that combines learning and food? We…