Every day, in classrooms across the globe, teachers change lives. A carefully chosen question, a word of encouragement, or a well-sequenced lesson can transform mathematics from symbols on a page into a language for understanding the world. This series is written for you. It translates rigorous research into practical strategies you can use with confidence, strategies that are evidence-based, teacher-friendly, and grounded in classroom realities.
Explore MapMaker to Fuel Science Classrooms
Discover how to transform your 6-12 science classrooms with interactive mapping technology! This free professional development webinar is designed for educators who want to deepen student understanding of earth science curricula.
Explore MapMaker to Fuel Social Studies Classrooms
Discover how to transform your 6-12 social studies classrooms with interactive mapping technology! This free professional development webinar is designed for educators who want to deepen student understanding of social studies curricula.
Budgeting and Paychecks: Building Real-World Financial Skills
Help students take control of their financial future with this engaging, real-world lesson plan. Through interactive activities, relatable scenarios, and practical tools, students will learn how to calculate gross and net pay, explore employee benefits, and build personal budgets.
Building Success in Mathematics
Every day, in classrooms across the globe, teachers change lives. A carefully chosen question, a word of encouragement, or a well-sequenced lesson can transform mathematics from symbols on a page into a language for understanding the world. This series is written for you. It translates rigorous research into practical strategies you can use with confidence, strategies that are evidence-based, teacher-friendly, and grounded in classroom realities.
High-Quality Instructional Materials: Tools for Successful Learning Outcomes
Unpack the essential elements of effective math instruction with this in-depth eBook that centers the teacher as a skilled artisan and instructional materials as their tools.
Unlocking Connections: How to Use Hexagonal Thinking in Your Social Studies Classroom
As a Social Studies teacher with over 20 years of experience, I still get excited when students make historical connections I hadn’t thought of. Their ability to find new ways to link ideas, people, and events across time never stops impressing me.
Strategies for Bringing the Slingshot Challenge to Your K–12 Classroom
The National Geographic Society, with support from Allen Family Philanthropies, is launching the 2026 Slingshot Challenge, which provides a platform for youth to voice ideas about the future of conservation work.
Announcing the Winners of the ‘Meet a National Geographic Explorer’ Contest!
At National Geographic Learning, part of Cengage, we believe that when students explore the world, they expand their minds. That’s why we launched the Meet a National Geographic Explorer contest—to celebrate educators who are making global learning a reality in their classrooms.
New Trends in AP ®: The Evolving Landscape of Advanced Placement
The Advanced Placement program has seen rapid growth in recent years. With increasing student participation (10% increase in tests taken over all courses in 2024), shifts in exam formats, and an influx of new AP teachers, the program landscape has gone through some significant changes.







