Observe just raised a $156 million Series C round as the company looks to offer support for Apache Iceberg by the end of the year.
Beyond grades: rethinking how we measure student success
[[{“value”:” Beyond grades: rethinking how we measure student success Published: Although schools and teachers rely on point-based assessments to evaluate individual student and whole school attainment, current research and teacher anecdotes suggest that traditional grading practices can undermine students’ learning and motivation. Dr Karla D. Rivera Caceres at Florida International University, USA, is implementing and studying the effects of alternative…
How to Have the Best First Week of School Ever!
[[{“value”:” That first week of school is always the most hectic, but let’s make it fun too! Stay organized, use engaging ideas and resources, and enjoy the week. First week of School Quick Tips! Let’s brainstorm a little about the first week of school! I have resources, ideas, free stuff, and more already prepared for you. Go! Decorate your classroom…
5 Creative STEM Challenges Using Only Pipe Cleaners
[[{“value”:” Post by Claire Meschkat July 29, 2025 Looking for engaging, hands-on STEM activities that spark creativity and require minimal materials? Look no further than the humble pipe cleaner. They are colorful, bendable, and surprisingly powerful when it comes to learning. These five challenges are perfect for kids in the classroom or beyond and use only pipe cleaners! Why just…
Luma and Runway expect robotics to eventually be a big revenue driver for them
Both Luma and Runway have reportedly held conversations with self-driving car and robotics companies as they look toward the future.