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Manifesting is everywhere rn. But what if the science says it doesn’t work the way we think? For Women’s History Month The Happiness Lab host & Macmillan Learning author Laurie Santos unpacks what pop psychology gets wrong, and what can lead to change. macmillanlearning.com/content-hub/hi…

Stay positive ... think happy thoughts. We've all heard that before. But what if that’s only part of the story? For Women’s History Month, psychology author June Gruber breaks down why happiness isn’t always as straightforward as it seems macmillanlearning.com/content-hub/hi…

Students can get the answers in seconds. But can they explain them? From grading systems to classroom rituals, here are 10 strategies that reward reasoning, surface struggle, and make thinking visible. macmillanlearning.com/content-hub/hi…

Did you know Rosalind Cartwright once built a sleep lab in a men's bathroom? Dr. Susan Nolan shares this and other stories for Women's History Month, & reminds students that influential research often comes from stubborn creativity and determination. macmillanlearning.com/content-hub/hi…

Macmillan Learning's EVP of People & Culture, Kristin Peikert, was on the panel at yesterday's Wellbeing Summit in Austin. The theme most prevalent: organizations across industries are leaning in hard on helping employees feel confident and capable as the landscape changes.

What makes a college discipline “cool”? Exploding gummy bears. Buffet logic. Roommate psychology. 10 professors explain why chemistry, psychology, math, economics (and more) unforgettable Read it here macmillanlearning.com/content-hub/hi…

“Technically accessible” ≠ usable. Consistency, clarity, and navigability matter as much as compatibility. Rachel Comerford, Sr. Director of Accessibility at Macmillan Learning explains why. macmillanlearning.com/content-hub/hi…

Students are using AI to make sense of confusing content. That’s not a tech problem, that’s a design one. We talked to Rachel Comerford about what accessibility looks like when AI enters the classroom and how instructors can help students use it well. macmillanlearning.com/content-hub/hi…

New in iClicker Cloud: accessibility mode with a different floating toolbar experience that prioritizes assistive technologies. A small change with a big ripple effect. macmillanlearning.com/content-hub/hi…

Writing helps students learn to think on paper. To make claims, support ideas & connect learning outside class. But time can feel so limited & evaluating writing at scale can feel impossible. Enter Achieve’s Short Form Writing Creator & Analyzer macmillanlearning.com/content-hub/hi…

“Call on someone.” “Make it fun.” Sound familiar? There's a chance these common engagement tactics may be doing more harm than good. Our new blog + podcast break down 10 classroom myths, and what to do instead. macmillanlearning.com/content-hub/hi…

Opportunity cost of 45 min? Probably low. Marginal benefit of joining this Feb 4 event? HIGH. New Canadian Micro/Macro editions launch ft. Wolfers, Stevenson, Milligan & Oreopoulos. Come for the insights, leave with fresh ideas for your syllabus. macmillanlearning.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

From AI study coaches to classroom connection tools, here’s how Macmillan Learning co-designed smarter edtech with real educators in 2025. macmillanlearning.com/content-hub/hi…

Half the speakers at education conferences: I don't know what career to tell my kids to pursue Macmillan Learning CEO Susan Winslow: Good. Stop trying to predict. Start teaching them to adapt. Check out the pep talk educators need rn macmillanlearning.com/content-hub/hi…

Join Macmillan Learning in partnership with Intro Psych for Coast-to-Coast 2026 on Jan. 16 for one-day virtual gathering of #psychology instructors. Featured speakers include industry experts Marty Seligman, Dave Myers, Garth Neufeld, & Jane Halonen. info.macmillanlearning.com/dc/LR1hcytecCj…

Did you know that some mood disorders may come with unexpected perks? Join Macmillan Learning Psychology author June Gruber as she appears on @InTheNoCo to unpack how depression and mood disorders might fuel creativity, deepen empathy & strengthen bonds. buff.ly/xzYsMAb

What happens when you apply the science of psychology to the art of teaching? We drew inspiration from Drs. David Myers & June Gruber 's podcast segment to bring you 11 practical strategies to reduce anxiety & boost engagement in any classroom buff.ly/7yYjylm

🎃 Beware... the buzzwords are lurking again 🎃 ... but they’re not as scary as you may think. We've got three new ones we're covering (AI literacy, microcredentials and human-centered design) that are reshaping how students learn and how we teach. buff.ly/avwnzHp

The workplace is changing fast ... tools and job descriptions are evolving at warp speed. Are our students ready? Learn how skills-based learning helps bridge the gap between content knowledge and real-world readiness. ➡️ buff.ly/jtKJFNG

Evidence-based. Transfer-focused. Actually doable. That’s what makes authentic assessment worth talking about. Whether you’re just starting to rethink your quizzes or fully redesigning for relevance, here are 10 practical steps, backed by research. buff.ly/QUAnE5Q