Love Does Not End When Life Does
Love does not end when life does.I have come to understand that in the quiet moments, in the ache of missing her, and in the invisible ways she still walks beside me. My mother was the person who loved me most in the world. She is the one who saw me completely. Or, at least […]
Reflecting on Our Exciting Times at Connected Learning Summits
Election Lab: A Computer-Board Game Hybrid Where STEM Meets Civics We attended the Connected Learning Summit for the first time with our boys when it was held at MIT. These memories are vividly beautiful, both from the conference experience and the people we met. This past weekend, another memory popped up on Facebook. That one […]
Global Handwashing Day: A Simple Act That Saves Lives
What is Global Handwashing Day? Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is a significant global public health observance. Its goal is to raise awareness and promote the importance of handwashing with soap and clean running water, at critical times. Why? To prevent many infectious diseases from spreading, to make people (children and adults) healthier, and to save […]
Showcasing the Authentic Medical Mystery Game at Fall CUE
This year’s fall CUE conferences sparked memories of a similar moment: presenting our authentic medical mystery at Fall CUE 2024. I remember it vividly. I had the pleasure of speaking at the Fall CUE (Computer Using Educators) 2024 Conference in Sacramento, hosted at the beautifully designed Sacramento Convention Center. It was Fall CUE’s first time […]
Learning That Heals: Inspiring Hope on World Mental Health Day
Our work began with gifted learners, but the principles of compassion, challenge, and connection to authentic, real-world problems uplift every learner. Mental health is strengthened when education honors the whole person: body, mind, and potential.
How Kids Fell in Love with Hand Hygiene
Bubble Beats Handwashing Trainer at 2023 Ed Games Expo Ed Games Expo, The Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C. — Wednesday, 9/20/2023 As Principal Investigator on multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, I’ve been fortunate to work […]
Why Players Love Learning History With Election Lab Online?
“After playing more than 50 ELO games, I finally reached the top of the leaderboard!” one player exclaimed. Read more insights about September 10th ELO event.
Hand Hygiene Trainer Research & Video Going to Geneva ICPIC2025!
We are excited to share some wonderful news—our team has been selected to present at the 8th International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control (ICPIC), taking place September 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland!
From Misfit to Visionary: Supporting Gifted Who Think Differently
While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who DO.
Bubble Beats Trainer: The Surprising Way Students Learned How to Wash Their Hands Better
By Bianca Cardona
BBT is a game that beautifully blends education with interaction and fun. There is some secret formula at play! With the right approach, even something as routine as handwashing can be transformed into engaging habits that last a lifetime.