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Get sailing with social-emotional learning
Get sailing with social-emotional learning
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Updated 6/7/24 SEL. What? It’s not just another trending acronym. Social-emotional learning (SEL) basically demonstrates how students relate with each other – and their teachers, their parents, and other adults...

Dipping into the science of tortilla chips
Dipping into the science of tortilla chips
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Updated 6/14/24 We’ve all been there. The basket of chips and that little bowl of salsa arrives on the table, and before you know it, it’s devoured, and your table...

For the love of popcorn: The science behind the pop
For the love of popcorn: The science behind the pop
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Updated 6/14/24 I love popcorn. Microwave, stove-top, movie theater, street- and store-bought popcorn. I love it all. And I’m not keen on sharing my popcorn with others either. I’ll buy...

Savings, funding, and resources for educators!
Savings, funding, and resources for educators!
Katlie Brynds

Updated 5/29/24 Sometimes, browsing the web can be a bit overwhelming – so many sites and so little time. So, when you discover a feature on a website that makes...

Encouraging self-esteem, growth mindset is important for today’s students and future workforce
Encouraging self-esteem, growth mindset is important for today’s students and future workforce
Tommy Ly

Updated 6/13/24 May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month and an opportunity to raise awareness and take stock of the emotional health of our teens. Most everyone is a parent, aunt,...

The science behind Hollywood’s spooky special effects
The science behind Hollywood’s spooky special effects
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Updated 6/13/24 Spooky. Scary. Silly. Ghoulish. Gross. Halloween has many forms. And nobody makes it seem simpler or more real than in the movies, but how do they create the...