Hi Guest, Happy Fall! The good news is that we’re half way through the semester and you are still hanging in there. Don’t forget the #miniwins and don’t forget that you are not alone in dealing with the gravity of this year. We are in the midst of gathering some critical feedback from a select group of our MAD-teachers so…
MAD-news for September: Meet these Girls Who Code!
Hi Guest, One of the most humbling experiences for me happened a few weeks ago when I sat in on a virtual conference session led by the Duval County GEAR UP team who invited students and parents to share their feedback and experiences with conference attendees. Two of the three students presenting in front of a 200+ zoom audience were…
MAD-news for August: Give yourself and your colleagues grace.
Hi Guest, Be patient. Be patient with yourself, your colleagues, your administrators, your family, and your friends. We know this is a stressful time and uncertainty (for some of us) around what reopening of school will be is troublesome. But give yourself grace. You need it. We all do. Take a DEEP breath and focus on one thing that you…
MAD-teacher Spotlight: Anamaria Dragoi, District School Board of Niagara, Canada
“They may forget what you said but they will not forget how you made them feel” ~Carl W. Buechner The quote above is a great reminder of the impact teachers make in the lives of students and why it is important to celebrate and recognize hard working teachers who have made it their goal to leave positive imprints in the…
MAD-teacher Spotlight: Carol Gaughran, Patchogue-Medford, NY
“Not all superheros wear capes, some have teaching degrees.” – Unknown Sometimes, it is hard to put in words exactly how much of an impact a teacher has made in the lives of individuals and the community as a whole. That impact is highlighted especially during these pandemic times. We know that teachers and educators play a vital role in…
MAD-news for July: Student inspiration to help quash your anxiety around Fall 2020.
Hi Guest, Who would have predicted that today, July 15th, would be tax day in the United States? This has been, and will continue to be an unusual year. Hopefully, we are all more open to experimenting our way through figuring out what is best for our students. Our pandemic summer is in full swing with virtual app camps and…
MAD-teacher Spotlight: Irma Dixon, Palm Beach County, FL
“Using the power of connection to lift people to their higher good. That’s what teachers do.” ~Oprah Winfrey Over the past few months, teachers around the world have been working tirelessly to stay connected with their students, and continue their lessons while schools are physically closed to curb the spread of the coronavirus. MAD-learn is especially proud of all teachers…
MAD-news for June: Here to do better.
Hi Guest, The last few weeks have caused us all to rethink our roles in a society where we have the injustices, the unrest, the discrimination, and the upheaval that we have in the US today. We know we must do better. At MAD-learn, we have always valued diversity in our small but mighty team. We have always empowered every voice…
The MAD-makeover: MAD-learn’s new and improved look!
Who is ready for some exciting news?! MAD-learn has a new look! What we call the MAD-makeover. This “new skin” is definitely one of the coolest things we have been working on for teachers and students to have a better MAD-learn experience. This new and improved look is cleaner and more user friendly, even though the basic functionality has remained…
MAD-news for May: Virtual Summer Camp options to consider
Hi Guest, Happy Friday! Today, I want to give thanks to our AMAZING MAD-learn team, each of whom serves as a pillar of our organization, each of whom feels the burning need to keep moving forward and do what is best for students, each of whom I admire and respect beyond words. Each member of our team (spanning the US,…