By Heather Lowe on Thu, 21 Apr 2016 It was the winter of 1997, and as my grandmother hung up the phone, tears gradually began to stream down her face. Another one of her friends, a close one, had died. I wrapped my arms around her waist and hugged her as she cried. It was […]
For these kids, games and cute robots are more than just fun. On World Autism Awareness Day, we look at some of the ways technology is improving the lives of those with the condition. CNET Tech Culture April 2, 20165:00 AM PDT Amanda Kooser mugshot by Amanda Kooser @akooser Leslie Katz mugshot by Leslie Katz […]
New report identifies key areas for growth By Benjamin Herold Article Tools Educational technology can help students develop important social and emotional skills and character traits, but the market for such tools is currently underdeveloped, concludes a new report from the World Economic Forum and the Boston Consulting Group. The report, titled “New Vision for […]
When Marc Zimmerman’s twins were given an autism diagnosis, he decided to create something to make their lives better. By Jamie Pacton Courtesy Marc Zimmerman Marc Zimmerman has been a rockstar, composer, real estate broker, and software startup entrepreneur. But his latest project—founding and running the company responsible for the incredible social situation simulator The […]
ENCINITAS, Calif. – March 14, 2016 – The Social Express®, the award winning interactive program for children with social learning challenges, has been included in the latest version of the National Education Technology Plan 2016 – Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education, published by the US Department of Education’s Office of […]
November 2, 2015 Photo credit: Jayne Clare Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the cornerstone of emotional intelligence, as these abilities do not come naturally for some special education students. Children in special ed settings need to have their confidence, courage, and emotional awareness nurtured in order to successfully play, work, cooperate, and be productive […]
TWO KEYS TO A GREAT MORNING WITH THE SOCIAL EXPRESS You know what I’ve been looking for lately? A recipe for a great morning! School days are just so chaotic with missed alarms, and learning skills like tying shoes and of course disagreements over what counts as breakfast. (What, mom?! Those cupcakes have protein, right?!) […]
Encinitas, Calif. – October 2nd, 2015 – Brighten Learning, developer of web-based educational software including the award winning social skills program, The Social Express®, has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The Phase I SBIR award will help fund development of digital content to help educate […]
Encinitas, Calif. – Sept. 15, 2015 – Follett Schools Solutions’ President Tom Schenck has joined Brighten Learning Board of Directors. Brighten Learning develops web-based interactive education software, including the award winning social skills program, The Social Express®. Schenck joined Follett in 1989 and was appointed president of the Follett School Solutions’ Group (FSS) in […]
Recently a colleague sent me this CNN post. Finally, there is empirical data that shows the correlation between life success and social and emotional skills. Kelly Wallace is CNN’s digital correspondent and editor-at-large covering family, career and life. Read her other columns and follow her reports atCNN Parents and on Twitter. (CNN)In our household, we’re […]
