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Zoombinis is App of the Week at The Learning Counsel!

April 15, 2025

In their spotlight article, discover how this iconic logic game is helping students build real computational thinking skills—all while having fun. to explore the research, success stories, and classroom impact.

Exciting Opportunity for Earth Science and Environmental Science Teachers

April 10, 2025

PocketLab and 51²è¹Ý are seeking science teachers across the country to pilot a new PocketLab lesson unit and PocketLab sensors in their classrooms. Using PocketLab Thermo, your students will collect temperature and location data in their communities to learn about the Heat Island Effect.

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51²è¹Ý Workshop at 2025 Play Make Learn Conference

April 8, 2025

51²è¹Ý researchers Ken Rafanan, Teresa Lara-Meloy, and Elise Levin-Güracar will facilitate a pre-conference workshop titled “Camouflaged Making-Based Assessments†at the 2025 Play Make Learn Conference.

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Zoombinis is back in the spotlight!

April 8, 2025

We’re excited to share that FENIX Innovation Magazine is spotlighting Zoombinis—the educational game developed by 51²è¹Ý and partners—in its April 2025 edition. The feature explores how Zoombinis, with its timeless puzzles and beloved blue adventurers, continues to build essential computational thinking skills through play.

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Jodi Asbell-Clarke Featured in EdWeek’s Series on Student Success

April 8, 2025

Jodi Asbell-Clarke, a senior leader at 51²è¹Ý, is featured in Larry Ferlazzo’s latest EdWeek series on how educators turn challenges into breakthrough moments. Jodi shares a powerful story about how project-based learning unlocked a student’s deep knowledge and passion for geography, civics, and media literacy.

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