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August 24, 2017

Students are Leading the Way

Students discover leadership skills by directing their own learning.

June 30, 2017

Lead the Change

Learn how two schools in Vista, Calif. created a culture of leadership and change.

May 31, 2017

The Power of Reflection

Student video reflection tools allow teachers to easily monitor students' progress.

April 30, 2017

Verizon Design Thinking Challenge: Find a Better Way to Store Headphones

Students use the design thinking process to solve a common problem.

April 15, 2017

Empowering Girls Through Technology

Henderson Middle School in El Paso, TX has an Internet Cafe space dedicated solely for girls...

March 31, 2017

What Does a Mindset Mean to You?

Teachers share what "mindset" means to them and how it impacts their practice.

March 15, 2017

Planning for Sustainability: Focus on Equity

In this video, Rancho Minerva MS students share how their school is planning to help students...

February 28, 2017

The Science of Dance

Dance students use interactive tools to extend learning beyond the studio.

January 31, 2017

Learning Light Through Simulation

This science class uses an online simulator to learn about the properties of light.

December 15, 2016

Hour of Code Sparks Student Interest in Computer Science

Hunt Middle School in Burlington, Vermont participated in the Hour of Code along with many other...

December 1, 2016

Meet a Super Student Leader

Learn how one student is using technology to lead her school's diversity club and promote tolerance.

December 1, 2016

STEAM Challenge: Build a Cup Tower

Chaos ensues when students tackle an engineering project with some unusual rules.

December 1, 2016

Say My Name: Verizon Innovative App Challenge Entry

This entry for the mobile app challenge focuses on a unique problem faced by a school with a high population of refugee students.

December 1, 2016

Get Out the Vote!

Check out a mock election in action at Isaac Middle School.

December 1, 2016

After Hours Poetry

Sparking student creativity through collaborative poetry study.

December 1, 2016

A Fun New Way to Study Vocabulary

These students use a hands-on method to study vocabulary words in a new way.

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