10 free online classes from Harvard to learn something new
While a year’s tuition at Harvard University will set you back nearly $50,000 (and that’s before room, board, and fees tack on another $20K), there’s a much cheaper option that…
11 great chrome extensions for students
In a student’s tech toolbox, Chrome extensions can be an invaluable player — expanding the capabilities of their browser to do everything from check their grammar to keep distractions at…
9 great time management apps for students
Whether they’re juggling the responsibilities of schoolwork, soccer practice and drum lessons or simply keeping track of their virtual learning assignments without the benefit of a teacher’s watchful eye, kids…
Sesame Street reveals new Rohingya refugee muppets
Sesame Workshop, the educational nonprofit behind Sesame Street, announced two new residents set to join the Muppet family this year: Noor and Aziz, 6-year-old twins from the displaced Rohingya Muslim…
Meet the 15-year-old activist fighting for better climate education
Moving forward requires focus. Mashable’s Social Good Series is dedicated to exploring pathways to a greater good, spotlighting issues that are essential to making the world a better place. In…
Khan Academy is an essential homeschooling resource, especially for math
Even though it’s the wee hours of morning, my son’s ready for school, and I’m happy to oblige. This year we’re trying out Khan Academy, and logging in is simple.…
Yara Shahidi on why she’s joining mental health activists and educators to address inequality in the classroom
Actor and activist Yara Shahidi is joining celebrities, educators, and politicians to address one of the most relevant issues among youth activists — inequality in our country’s classrooms. “The…
8 questions to ask about online learning platforms for kids
As a new school year begins that’s virtual for many students, parents are juggling an unprecedented number of concerns and challenges. And when it comes to their children’s learning, chief…
5 organizations working to solve the gender gap in education — and how to help them
In our Back to School series, we tackle the big issues students face, from police in schools to representation. Because returning to the classroom is about more than buying school…
Pandemic pods for kids will make school inequality worse. It doesn’t have to be this way.
There are no good choices for parents right now. Thanks to a recent surge in coronavirus infections in the U.S., it’s unsafe to send children and teachers back to school.…