In 1957, an aspiring Beach Boy turned in a little ditty called Surfin’—and got an F. Almost 60 years later, his school changed the grade. But what are we really grading—fame, polish, or potential? Catch a wave of variable-based grading, creativity, and the power of growth.

Big news, folks! EMC² Learning’s very own John Meehan has been selected to join the Pulitzer Center’s AI Teacher Advisory Council — a national cohort exploring AI, ethics, and education. Learn how this incredible honor will help shape the future of teaching and tech!

Every Memorial Day, CrossFitters around the U.S. tackle “Murph” — a brutal workout honoring Navy Lt. Michael Murphy’s ultimate sacrifice. This blog isn’t about PRs. It’s about humility, showing up, and remembering what it means to serve something greater than ourselves.

Let’s be real: May and June can feel like a long, slow fade to summer. Between locker cleanouts, field day chaos, and that inevitable “can we just watch a movie?” chorus from students, it’s easy to lose momentum in those final weeks. But what if you could flip the script?

We did it! EMC² Learning just hit 1,000 fully editable resources — and they’re all ready to rock your classroom. From review games to STEM challenges, every resource is built for engagement, backed by research, and ready when you are. Come see what the buzz is about!

We don’t talk about crypto… but maybe it’s time we should. From economics to ethics, currencies like Bitcoin open the door to real-world learning opportunities across all sorts of content areas. See how EMC² Learning helps teachers and students unlock classroom magic!

What’s in a name? When the newly elected Pope Leo XIV chose his papal title, it sent a quiet but powerful message to educators everywhere. In this post, we unpack how a centuries-old legacy can shape tomorrow’s classrooms — and why even secular teachers should take note.

One new dad. Many sleepless nights. And a few classic Zelda adventures = surprise classroom inspiration! Join us as we unpack 10 timeless lessons from old-school gaming—from self-guided learning to rewarding curiosity—and what they can teach us about great classroom design.

Ready for a review activity with serious a-peel? In this hilarious debate game, student teams use creativity + content mastery to argue whether a concept from class could survive a showdown with a raging gorilla. Perfect for critical thinking, teamwork, and big laughs!

Times have changed! And Twitter — once the best PD tool in the game — feels a lot less friendly these days. Join us to see if it’s still worth it, or it’s time to cut bait and fish in other waters. Can this platform still deliver connection, creativity, and community?

WrestleMania, AI, and the future of education? You bet. Join John for a wild full-circle story that starts 20 years ago at Madison Square Garden and ends with EMC² Learning standing at the forefront of a national movement to bring AI into classrooms—no steel chair required.

What if lesson planning felt less like a chore and more like rocking out to the perfect mixtape? Imagine a classroom where every activity hits the right note—where engagement isn’t just encouraged, it’s inevitable. That’s the heart of Pedagogy Playlists from EMC² Learning!

Ready to level up your teaching? EMC² Learning’s epic Teacher Quests turn professional development into a pixel-powered adventure! Unlock 9 bite-sized challenges, packed with hands-on strategies and classroom-ready tools—all modeled like a retro RPG. Press start to play!

What do pottery, prompt engineering, and plastic action figures have in common? A LOT, it turns out. This blog post explores how one viral trend led to a deep lesson in process over product—and how teachers can help students play with purpose in their own creative work.

Turn content into collectibles! In this creative AI-powered activity, students design custom action figures based on characters or concepts from your curriculum. It’s perfect for any subject, packed with student choice, metacognition, and cross-curricular possibilities.

At EMC² Learning, we believe that the best classroom activities are fast, fun, and fully loaded with opportunities for meaningful student engagement. And today, we’re thrilled to share a passion project that’s been years in the making – our brand new Power Packed Playbooks!

A new social media trend has AI tools posing as CIA agents and using folks’ own search histories against them. We loved the idea. And being the curious classroom creatives that we are, we decided to put our own spin on the challenge — by turning the lens on ourselves.

Take a trip back in time to the heyday of the shopping mall! In this all new activity, EMC² Learning throws open the doors with a radically retro review resource. But beneath the electric buzz of those neon lights, the times they are a changing — and everything must go.

As the days grow longer and the flowers start to bloom, there’s no better time to refresh your classroom routines with new, high-energy teaching strategies! To help you spring into April and beyond, EMC² Learning is packed with veritable baskets of student engagement fun!

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, teachers of all ages—step right up and feast your eyes on the newest addition to the EMC² Learning catalogue: Carnival Corner! This action-packed collection of classic midway games has been given a classroom-friendly twist for any lesson.

We can hardly believe it—EMC² Learning is officially FOUR years old! Since launching in 2021, we’ve grown into a thriving platform of just shy of 1,000 activities, serving a community of more than 10,000 teachers around the world. Give a link to see where we’re going next!

Survey says? In January of 2025, EMC² Learning traveled to Orlando, Florida to join a few thousand of our closest teacher friends as we delivered four workshop sessions at the annual Future of Education Technology Conference. So how did it go? Attendee feedback is here!

Step into the ring with PROMO MANIA! This larger-than-life classroom showdown transforms content review into an epic battle of wits, persuasion, and performance—all inspired by pro wrestling! Will your students rise to the challenge? Lay the smack down on sleepy review!

Valentine’s Day is the sweetest season of the year! And EMC² Learning is proud to share our love of playful learning with more than 10,000 educators around the world. Check out some of our favorite seasonal surprises we’ve got waiting for members in our resource library.

Step into the eerie world of Memory Manor! Go behind the scenes as we explore the inspiration, strategy, and game design that went into crafting this immersive, engine-building classroom experience. From board games to music videos, discover how this resource came to life!

Roll up your sleeves and prepare for an all new way to play with EMC² Learning’s RPG Dice Roll Rumble! With this infinitely adaptable lesson planning approach, seven little polyhedral dice can help your classes unroll all sorts of self-paced learning campaigns in a flash.

Missed FETC 2025? No sweat. EMC² Learning has got you covered! Check out our news and notes from the conference’s celebrated keynote — featuring the one and only Guy Kawasaki, with 12 powerful lessons to help you innovate, adapt, and thrive in the classroom. Read more!

Bring the thrill of high-stakes strategy and fast-paced competition straight into your classroom with Slip & Slide Sinkers! This engaging, team-based review game transforms learning into an unforgettable adventure where savvy students strategize to sink the competition!

Don’t look now, but the EMC² Learning library just eclipsed the 900 resource mark! And every single one of these activities is available on-demand to our incredible community of Engagement Engineers. Wanna’ see what all the fuss is about? Give a click and join the fun!

Thanksgiving isn’t just about the turkey—it’s also about savoring the leftovers! At EMC² Learning, we’re serving up a hearty helping of our favorite seasonal activities to keep your students engaged and your lesson plans fresh all fall long. Hungry for more? Give a click!

Looking to add some life and energy to your next peer review day? Get your students writing and reading about ANY topic you can imagine with any one of the brand new resources in EMC² Learning’s Story Dice Switcheroo collection, and your next lesson plan is ready to roll!

On a quest for resources that can bring the same epic spirit of fun and excitement in your classroom in the wake of Classcraft’s closure? Give a click to explore EMC² Learning and discover just a few of the treasures that our platform has to offer learners of every age.

Lift students’ spirits with this all new lineup of resources from EMC² Learning. With Loot Lifters, an ordinary STEM challenge becomes a team-against-team race to retrieve various far-flung treasures scattered about your classroom. Your students will be hooked!

S.T.E.M. Camp Commandos is an action-packed lineup of STEM challenges that put problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork to the test! From land to sea and air, each themed collection comes fully loaded with five unique STEM activities your students will love.

Empower your students with customizable Leader Badges! Whether they’re mastering teamwork, creativity, or problem-solving, these badges celebrate every victory. Tailor them to your classroom goals and watch students rise to the challenge, one badge at a time!