Let your favorite movie characters inspire you to wear a mask
[embedded content] While COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the country, it’s still important to wear a mask (or two) to stop the spread of the virus. A new national PSA…
The 13-minute video that won’t let you forget what happened on January 6
[embedded content] The impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump opened as one might expect in 2021: with a supercut of the most horrifying moments from the January 6…
Snapchat teams up with Shout, the UK’s free mental health text line
Snapchat is teaming up with Shout, the UK’s free text line for anyone suffering a mental health crisis, to roll out an integration of the service within the app. A…
4 free online resources for kids that celebrate Black history and culture
Whether your child can recite from memory the names and philosophies of Black leaders like W.E.B. DuBois and Angela Davis or they need an introduction or refresher on pivotal Black…
What to know before diving into the debate over reopening schools
If you have an opinion about whether children should attend in-person school prior to widespread vaccination against COVID-19, chances are you’ve already been vilified by someone, somewhere. The most extreme…
Kid-friendly resource honors Black History Month through dance music
[embedded content] Mellodees, a music-based educational YouTube channel in collaboration with electronic music artist Marshmello, released a new song in honor of Black History Month, introducing kids to important Black…
XtraMath is like better, smarter flash cards
The desktop version of the program is available for free • Simple • intuitive interface Not a comprehensive mathematics curriculum • Offers targeted practice without instruction XtraMath is a cost-effective,…
Black History Month celebrations continue with these digital events
The first week of Black History Month is here, and so are a variety of online events — from book talks to Facebook livestreams to online concerts – intended to…
How to shop online in the least wasteful ways possible
If you’ve found yourself spending the pandemic filling up online shopping cart after online shopping cart, you’re not alone. People have increasingly turned to online shopping during the coronavirus crisis.…
Helpful apps for neurodiverse kids and students
Finding apps that are entertaining or helpful can be difficult – what a friend loves may not work for you. This challenge is acute for people who are neurodiverse. Most apps…