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Illustration of a father and daughter in a classroom. The father is struggling to understand the math his daughter is learning.
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Mathematics Parents Are Often Nervous About Math. They Can Still Help Their Kids Learn It
Games that get at core numeracy skills and family nights where parents learn about changing methods can dial down the stress.
Evie Blad, May 1, 2023
7 min read
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley speaks during an interview at Chess Forum in New York on April 12, 2016. The Brooklyn resident has been inducted to the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis.
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley speaks during an interview at Chess Forum in New York on April 12, 2016. Over the years, Ashley has taught chess to students in disadvantaged communities.
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Teaching Q&A A Chess Grandmaster Makes the Case for Teaching the Game in School
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley breaks down the game of chess and why it's worth teaching to kids.
Elizabeth Heubeck, April 28, 2023
5 min read
Students from Renaissance High School's chess club play friendly games against each other at Renaissance High School in Detroit, Mich., on April 24, 2023.
Students from the chess club play against each other at Renaissance High School in Detroit, Mich., on April 24, 2023.
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Teaching 'Everybody at School Wants to Play': Chess Is Trendy Again
The ancient game is surging in popularity among young people.
Elizabeth Heubeck, April 27, 2023
4 min read
Students in a computer class with worksheets and laptops.
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Classroom Technology From ChatGPT to Digital Equity: What to Expect at SXSW EDU Conference
Sessions at the SXSW EDU gathering in Austin will explore how emerging technologies will affect the classroom.
Lauraine Langreo, March 1, 2023
2 min read
Classroom Technology Spotlight Spotlight on Engaging Technology Tools
This Spotlight will help you discover how video games can improve students’ memorization, how tech can help English learners, and more.
December 1, 2022
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Classroom Technology Q&A How This Superintendent Is Leaning Into Tech and SEL to Boost Kids' Reading Skills
Tech and social-emotional learning strategies aim to improve poor reading achievement.
Lauraine Langreo, November 18, 2022
4 min read
Silhouette of a boy's head with brain made from game controller and cable. Silhouette overlayed on a blue pixelated background.
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Classroom Technology Video Games Could Actually Be Good for Kids’ Brains, Study Finds
The researchers found that the gamers did better than non-gamers in tests of their impulse control and memorization skills.
Lauraine Langreo, November 10, 2022
3 min read
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Teaching Beyond Wordle: 6 Other Digital Games Teachers Are Using
Watch out Wordle, you’ve got some competition.
Stacey Decker & Marina Whiteleather, February 22, 2022
1 min read
Reading & Literacy Video Phonics & Wordle: How Two Teachers Are Using the Viral Word Game
Two teachers are using the viral word game Wordle to support phonics instruction in their classrooms.
Sarah Schwartz & Emma Patti Harris, February 8, 2022
1 min read
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Student Well-Being Opinion What Educators Can Learn From Wordle's Success
It seems like the world is playing Wordle, and teachers can learn a lot from that. It's the perfect balance of challenge and progress.
Thomas R. Guskey, February 8, 2022
4 min read
A wordle showing the final word as TEACH
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Teaching Teachers Are Obsessed With Wordle, Too. See How They're Using It at School
Educators on social media share the creative ways they've brought the word-guessing game into the classroom.
1 min read
Images shows colorful speech bubbles that say "Q," "&," and "A."
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Teaching Opinion Want to Have Fun in the Classroom? Try Learning Games
They're valuable for a host of reasons, including assessing students' background knowledge and building a trusting community.
Larry Ferlazzo, January 18, 2022
18 min read
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Teaching Opinion 17 Favorite Classroom-Learning Games
Educators share learning games that can be used in all subject areas.
Larry Ferlazzo, January 16, 2022
12 min read