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September 15, 2026
Brisk Features
Print It, Project It, or Skip the Screen: How Brisk Fits Any Classroom
Brisk provides teachers with a variety of ways to support student learning, even when they’re focused on scaling back screen time in their classrooms.
September 11, 2026
Thought Leadership
Brisk in New White Paper on AI's Instructional Impact
Brisk founder Arman Jaffer shares his key takeaways from Whiteboard Advisors’ new white paper on measuring the instructional impact of AI in the classroom.
January 31, 2025
Math Resources
Unlocking Problem Solving with Graphic Organizers for Math Word Problems
Graphic organizers for math word problems are powerful tools that help students break down complex math problems into manageable steps. By visually organizing key information and operations, these organizers enhance problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and understanding of mathematical concepts. Need something for simple addition or multi-step word problems? They make math more accessible and engaging for students at every grade level. Teaching math word problems can be a challenging task, especially when you're working with students of all ages and grade levels. Teaching basic addition in 1st grade, tackling multi-step word problems in 5th grade, or helping middle school students prepare for high school math all come with their own challenges! The use of graphic organizers for math word problems is one of the best ways to help students process information and improve their problem-solving skills. By creating a visual representation of the problem, students can better understand the problem-solving process, which is essential for developing strong math skills. Here’s how graphic organizers for math word problems can help students at all levels—from 2nd grade to high school—solve problems more effectively. Plus, how Brisk Teaching AI tools can help create these great tools for the classroom.
January 31, 2025
Tips for Teachers
The Ultimate Guide to a Free Syllabus Template for Teachers
A syllabus is like a survival guide for your class. It keeps students (and you) on track, answers questions before they even get asked, and helps avoid the classic “Wait, when is that due?” panic. But let’s be real—writing one from scratch is about as fun as grading a stack of essays on a Friday night. That’s where Brisk Teaching comes in. Forget the clunky, rigid templates that make you fill in every tiny detail manually. Brisk is a free Chrome extension that helps teachers generate a syllabus from the materials they already use—or start one from scratch in just a few clicks. It’s quick, it’s free, and it actually makes syllabus creation brisk (see what we did there?). Let’s break down why a syllabus matters, what makes a good one, and how Brisk can save you time without sacrificing quality.
January 31, 2025
Science Resources
10 Fun Hands-On 4th Grade Science Experiments
As a 4th-grade teacher, you know how important it is to keep young minds engaged. Science is one subject where curiosity can really take off, and the best way to spark that curiosity is through fun, hands-on experiments. There are so many options from Earth sciences, life science, and the solar system. We guarantee there’s no shortage of opportunities for 4th graders to experiment and explore. Let’s explore 10 exciting 4th grade science experiments that are simple to set up but packed with opportunities for critical thinking, problem-solving, and most importantly, fun. Plus, we'll highlight how Brisk Teaching AI can support you in bringing these experiments to life in your classroom.
December 5, 2024
Brisk Features
The AI Educator loves to Brisk It
We joined Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator, to discuss impactful ways you can Brisk today… like right now! Dan’s conversation with Arman, our founder, included sharing the birth of Brisk, how you - our incredible community of teachers around the world - continue to drive the updates that make Brisk even better, and a collection of ways you can use Brisk to transform your time immediately!
November 20, 2024
Tips for Teachers
Discover 10 Ways to Boost Student Engagement with Brisk and Boost
In our recent Real Talk About AI webinar, I explored groundbreaking strategies for enhancing student engagement using Brisk and Boost with educators from Northville Public Schools. They shared amazing interactive learning experiences from leveraging AI-powered feedback to creating character chats with Chrysanthemum and personalized career exploration.This session took student engagement to the next level.
November 14, 2024
Brisk Updates
Brisk Teaching and Brisk Boost Earn ESSA Tier IV Certification
We are thrilled to announce that Brisk Teaching and Brisk Boost for Students have earned the ESSA Tier IV - Building Evidence Badge from Leanlab Education! This certification demonstrates that Brisk and Boost are built on a foundation of evidence-based learning science that drives student success.
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