Find out why your kids need to master “two codes” — computer science and the U.S. Constitution. Read the entire article at The New York Times.
Learn a new language with Netflix
Language Learning with Netflix is a Chrome extension that lets you learn a new language by watching Netflix. Read more about it at The Verge.
Digital gurus shielding kids from technology
The Irish Times reports, “They may have helped change the world with their innovative research and rapid advances in technology, but many tech gurus have gone back to basics when it comes to educating their own children … Bill Gates,…
Mattel and Nat’l Geo creating new Barbie dolls
Mattel is partnering with National Geographic to create a line of Barbie dolls highlighting occupations centered around exploration, science, conservation and research in which women are underrepresented. bit.ly/2t846er
Be internet awesome!
Google created a “Be Internet Awesome” campaign that teaches kids the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety so they can explore the online world with confidence. They also created Interland, a video game so kids can play their way to…
Spend more time with your wired child
The overuse of technology has overtaken drugs, sex and bullying as the biggest parental worry. Author says, “forget screen time rules — lean In to parenting your wired child. Read more about it at NPR.com.
UC Berkeley creates a Data Science major
UC Berkeley’s fastest-growing class is data science 101. The new major merges aspects of computer science and statistics to mine the massive amount of available data. Internet-connected devices generate 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. The ability to process…
Nintendo introduces Labo kits to STEAM classrooms
Nintendo’s Labo Kits are fun cardboard building kits used in a STEAM curriculum. Nintendo and the Institute of Play will be handing out the Nintendo Labo Teacher Guide to schools in the New York area. The kits feature sample lesson…
Early college application deadlines due in November
High school seniors have multiple deadlines to choose from when applying to colleges. Early decision deadlines are usually due in November and are binding. Early action applications are due at the same time but aren’t binding. Regular decision deadlines are…
Your neighborhood may determine your future earnings
According to The Opportunity Atlas, the neighborhood you grow up in may determine how far you move up the economic ladder. The interactive map is quite unique in that it uses U.S. Census Bureau data along with data from the…