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AV巴士 has launched AV巴士 Tech Talks, a new video podcast series designed to help educators, parents, and practitioners navigate the rapidly evolving world of AI tools and emerging learning technologies.
New Publication Shows What鈥檚 Possible When All Students Are Seen as Mathematicians
A new book by Susan Jo Russell and Deborah Schifter offers a powerful vision for K鈥�5 math classrooms where all students thrive. Learn how equitable participation and deep math learning go hand in hand.
AV巴士 Announces Christine Reich as New President
Christine Reich, PhD will join AV巴士 as its president on July 1, 2025. A distinguished educator, social science researcher, and former museum executive, Reich brings a deep commitment to advancing STEM education opportunities for all learners.
Teaching algebraic thinking skills early鈥攍ike generalizing, representing, and reasoning鈥攃an set students up for success, researchers say.
News & Events
AV巴士’s NeuroVivid to Join NextGen STEMFest 2026
May 22, 2026
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the NeuroVivid team will be at at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation in Waltham, MA. is a day-long event brings together more than 50 STEM organizations and companies to help visitors of all ages explore STEM through hands-on activities and interactive experiences.
NeuroVivid will be demonstrating activities from its Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) maker experience. Visitors will have the chance to explore how neuroscience and technology connect through engaging, hands-on demonstrations, including the opportunity to try lifting a ball using only their minds!
罢贰搁颁鈥檚 Mike Cassidy Co-Authors New Article on Teaching AI Through Healthcare Data Science
May 19, 2026
罢贰搁颁鈥檚 Mike Cassidy co-authored a new article, Increasing Data Literacy in High School Students...罢贰搁颁鈥檚 Michael Cassidy to Lead Biomimicry Session at RI STEAM Expo
April 29, 2026
罢贰搁颁鈥檚 Biomimicry as an Authentic Anchor project will be featured at the RI STEAM Expo on May 9. Michael Cassidy will co-lead a professional learning session with collaborator Geling (Jazz) Xu, engaging educators in a hands-on 鈥淔ruit Harvest鈥� activity inspired by nature.
The session introduces a standards-aligned lesson that integrates science, engineering, and computational thinking while supporting student engagement and real-world problem solving.
In the business of education, it鈥檚 very easy to overlook that teachers are human beings. That value is pretty central to the work we do here.鈥�