Hi Guest, You know we love celebrating ALL things, big and small. This month, I get to share a very special moment with you. I saw Kevin Honeycutt speak at a conference almost a decade ago. I laughed, I cried, and I told myself, “he gets it, he feels it, he lives it”. Since then, we have been acquaintances, friends, grown-apart friends,…
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MAD-proud to be a 2023 CSforALL Commitment Maker
MAD-learn is proud to be part of the National Computer Science Education Community’s announcement of 434 Commitments from 119 Organizations and 288 Elementary Schools to strengthen Computer Science Education through equity nationwide. CSforALL is the national hub of the computer science for all movement with a mission to make high-quality computer science an integral part of K-12 education in the…
2023 MAD-learn Teacher Takeover
MAD-learned was thrilled to host a special Teacher Takeover in September to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our MAD-teachers who are using the design thinking app development program with their students in innovative ways. As special guest speakers and representatives of their schools, they had the opportunity to share the work of their students with an audience of…
MAD-news for October: Grab your copy- Always Stop at a Lemonade Stand
We are honored to have an entire chapter in Dr. Matthew X. Joseph’s latest book Always Stop at a Lemonade Stand: Empowering Student Independence dedicated to all things MAD-learn and our entrepreneurial journey! This book, from X-Factor EDU, empowers student independence and entrepreneurial skills through a series of examples from notable educators and organizations. In our chapter, we got to share our…
MAD-news for September: From the mouths of teachers…
Hi Guest, All you need to know, from the mouths of fellow teachers, is in this video. Enjoy! – Alefiya Master Don’t miss out on the chance for your students to enter this engaging, challenging, and fun competition! The Congressional App Challenge is underway and the deadline to enter is fast approaching. Middle and high school students have until Nov. 1, 2023, to…
MAD-news for August: We’ve got Class(es) at MAD-learn
Hi Guest, Back to School PDs and events are in full swing! Half of us are already back in school with our students, and the other half of us are gearing up for that in the next few weeks. We have LOVED getting to see you and working with you in person to help you plan for the new school…
Inside MAD-learn Through the Eyes of an Extern:
Embracing Workplace-Centric Teaching: A Reflection on the Educator Externship by Saundra Watts, Barber Middle School This summer, I had the privilege of participating in my first educator externship, a transformative experience that has reshaped my approach to teaching. I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the stark contrast between traditional classroom practices and the dynamic, autonomous nature of the workforce.…
MAD-learn is committed to computer science for all students, everywhere!
Over the years, MAD-learn has continued to renew its partnership with the national CSforALL movement to advance Computer Science education across the U.S. and beyond. We have collaborated with CSforALL on various projects such as our recent Unveiling of the new MAD-learn. We are most proud of having made and met all of our CSforALL commitments this year! In our…
MAD-news for July: Thanks for the reminder
Hi Guest, We got a call recently from one of our district partners. She was in tears and we were in tears. She said she couldn’t thank us enough and we didn’t quite understand why. Why? We have a virtual internship program that invites students from around the world to join our team for the summer, a semester, a year,…
MAD-learn: Standards-aligned
MAD-learn has been designed to meet several educational standards across the United States. Some of these include the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), CSforAll, ISTE, and those of several states, including NY, FL, Georgia, Texas, and more. Check out some of our alignments below and reach out to us if you need alignments to another set of standards. Click on…