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Teacher Hive is a free library of classroom games and apps made by teachers. Anyone with a link can use a game or app, and students/ teachers never pay for access or see ads. Read more »

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Gynzy is a browser-based platform for interactive boards. It provides teachers with ready-made lessons, classroom management tools, and games. While most tools and resources can be used broadly, Gynzy is best suited for primary students. It is especially useful for math. A free trial and paid plans... Read more »

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CodeAI, formerly Code.org, is a free K–12 platform for building computer science and AI fluency. It offers curriculum, hands-on student projects, and teacher training. No prior experience is needed. Read more »

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Results from this study suggest that early, structured exposure to on-campus college environments can positively shape students' attitudes and behaviors and result in increased college enrollment. Read more »

Users can record and edit audio in a web browser. Adobe Podcast removes background noise and enhances the quality for podcasts, interviews, and voice recordings. Read more »

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(Formerly Quizizz) Conduct student-paced formative assessments or other interactive content in a way that is fun and engaging for all ages. Read more »

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Engage your audience in real time with an interactive word cloud, surveys, ratings, and quizzes using this user-friendly online tool. Read more »

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This brief examines the Freshmen Success (FS) intervention model's impact on ninth-grade student engagement, attendance, credits earned, and GPA. The study found significant improvements in motivation, engagement, attendance, and credits earned, but no significant effect on GPA. Read more »

Classroomscreen is a free browser-based display board offering several widgets for classroom management and engagement tools. These tools are perfect for brain breaks, gamification, and student regulation. Read more »

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