Math is a challenging subject for many of our students. Perhaps it's not the memorization, formulas, or fractions that are tripping up our students but their own attitudes toward it. In this blog post, Mobile Ed explores why students have negative mindsets toward math and what educators can do about it.

How are you using your school library? April is School Library Month, so it's the perfect time of year to learn about libraries and encourage students to use them. Libraries are an essential part of a community’s education and a valuable resource to educators as well. Mobile Ed has six ways you can support your students academically through library resources.

Mobile Ed Productions has educated and inspired over 16.5 million students since we debuted our first school assembly in 1979. This month, we are extremely proud to celebrate 45 years of providing educational assemblies to schools across the country. It's truly an honor to have served the generations of tomorrow in such a meaningful way for over four decades. Our team can't wait to continue this legacy of educational entertainment for many more years to come.

Are you planning on viewing the eclipse next month? The United States will experience a total solar eclipse on April 8th, and you’re not going to want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime event! It's science happening right outside our window, and everyone will be able to experience it across the country. Be sure students make the most of this amazing event with these 5 steps. 

Educators play a key role in a student’s youth as they learn valuable skills, discover their passions, and find their strengths. We have the unique responsibility of supporting students, challenging them, and offering new confidence in students they might not gain anywhere else, but we couldn't do this without the women who shaped modern education. March is Women's History Month, and Mobile Ed is spotlighting some women educators who dedicated their lives to advancing education and changing the world as we know it.

“In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.”

—Mortimer J. Adler

Whether you have students who are learning to read, are advanced readers, or can’t read at all yet, National Reading Month is an essential opportunity for all of our young learners. Though many of us teach language arts year-round, this month is a great time to build excitement and motivation around the simple act of reading. Mobile Ed has a few resources you're going to want to have on hand for National Reading Month.

What’s the best way to celebrate Presidents’ Day with students? Why do we celebrate it? Whether you plan to embrace the holiday in your classroom or don't have any plans yet, Mobile Ed is here to help. As educators, Presidents’ Day is a great opportunity to learn about the past, present, and future role of the president. Continue reading for seven exciting (and educational!) activities you can do with your students this week.

Who doesn't love a field trip? They're fun, break up the normal routine, and bring our classroom lessons to life. Field trips are a crucial part of modern education because they offer experiences for students not found inside a traditional classroom, but field trips aren’t always an option. Before you plan your next field trip try these five budget-friendly alternatives that might work even better than a field trip.