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5 Summer professional development opportunities for teachers

May 15, 2024 Carol Chinea

If you’re looking for summer professional development for teachers, explore opportunities and resources for attending summer programs.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
6 reasons your school’s math instruction needs Nearpod Math

May 6, 2024 Pamelavillalba

Nearpod Math is a supplemental K-8 math program that provides content, tools, and organization to teach and create engaging math experiences.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Amplify instruction for English language learners with Nearpod EL

May 6, 2024 Nearpod Team

Explore how Nearpod EL can elevate instruction for English Language Learners through research-based, interactive, immersive lessons.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
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Research reveals Nearpod’s positive impact on Math and ELA performance

March 28, 2024 Darri Stephens

New research from LearnPlatform reveals Nearpod met ESSA Level II requirements by positively impacting students’ Math and ELA performance.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Nearpod’s focus on quality lesson content

March 6, 2024 Rebekah Bergman

What makes Nearpod lessons high-quality? Explore Nearpod’s process to ensuring quality content to support effective instruction.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Teaching advice from 14 women impacting education

February 21, 2024 Nearpod Team

Hear from Nearpod educators about how they elevate female voices and narratives in their instruction and in education.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
22 Tips I wish I’d known as a first year teacher

February 10, 2024 Darri Stephens

Experienced educators share what they wish they would have known as a first year teacher. Explore tips in this cheat sheet for new teachers.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Meet your 2023 Educators of the Year!

January 31, 2024 Lindsay Rothfeld

We’re announcing Nearpod’s 2023 Educators of the Year award winners! Celebrate the incredible work these teachers are doing.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
How to support MTSS instruction in education

January 23, 2024 Bridget McKnight

MTSS in education stands for Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Explore MTSS best practices and examples for instruction in schools.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
8 Effective ways to prevent cyberbullying in schools

January 19, 2024 Darri Stephens

Explore effective ways to prevent cyberbullying and curriculum resources for schools to address it to promote a safe school culture.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.