The US Department of Education has recently approved a significant $4 million funding allocation to promote digital literacy among middle school students—in a way utilizing a popular sandbox game.

All those hours kids spend on Roblox and Minecraft might not be for naught—a new school in Houston's Oak Park aims to encourage kids to learn about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) ...

(TNS) — Gamifying learning is all the rage these days, especially when it comes to ed-tech platforms. But the effect that approach has on learning can range significantly, experts say. Some products ...

The following is an excerpt from MakeCode for Minecraft, a block-based approach to computer science using the popular game Minecraft. The full curriculum is available ...

Polygon’s new video documentary Battle of the Boroughs: The Kids Who Build New York City in Minecraft is here.

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Why it matters: Coding is now seen as a must-have skill, but parents want to ensure classes go beyond play to build problem-solving and creation abilities. What’s on offer: Schools like BrightCHAMPS, ...

Video games often get a bad rap among parents, but Code Ninjas, a learning center that opened in July at Landstown Commons, is proving that video games can be educational, too. The Houston-based ...