/games Games en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2026/how-this-leader-uses-gaming-to-change-students-lives Laurie Lehman helped her district see the power of esports to illuminate new career paths for students. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2026/how-this-leader-uses-gaming-to-change-students-lives /leaders/technology/esports-are-a-game-changer-how-this-leader-got-buy-in-for-student-gaming/2026/02 How one district leader turned esports into an opportunity for more than 1,500 students. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/technology/esports-are-a-game-changer-how-this-leader-got-buy-in-for-student-gaming/2026/02 /teaching-learning/how-digital-games-can-help-young-kids-separate-fact-from-fiction/2025/07 Even elementary students need to learn how to spot misinformation. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:34:36 GMT /teaching-learning/how-digital-games-can-help-young-kids-separate-fact-from-fiction/2025/07 /teaching-learning/how-playing-chess-can-boost-academic-learning/2025/06 Experts argue that by playing chess, students can learn valuable skills that can benefit them in the classroom. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:31:41 GMT /teaching-learning/how-playing-chess-can-boost-academic-learning/2025/06 /technology/how-playing-minecraft-can-help-students-learn-coding-skills/2025/02 Washington and other states have partnered with Minecraft Education to teach coding and other computer science skills. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:23:02 GMT /technology/how-playing-minecraft-can-help-students-learn-coding-skills/2025/02 /leaders/2025/this-tech-director-is-revolutionizing-special-education-with-gaming Evan Abramson led the creation of an esports arena for students with autism spectrum disorder. It may be the first in the country. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/this-tech-director-is-revolutionizing-special-education-with-gaming /leaders/technology/how-a-districts-embrace-of-esports-is-transforming-special-education/2025/02 Esports can help build 'soft skills' such as collaboration and teamwork, for students in special education, one district leader says. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/technology/how-a-districts-embrace-of-esports-is-transforming-special-education/2025/02 /teaching-learning/video-this-basketball-board-game-is-getting-students-engaged-in-math/2024/08 By making math a fun, sports-based game, students of all levels are engaging with the subject. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:05:10 GMT /teaching-learning/video-this-basketball-board-game-is-getting-students-engaged-in-math/2024/08 /leadership/how-video-games-can-combat-chronic-absenteeism-yes-really/2024/07 In one district, middle school esports clubs are helping to boost attendance and student engagement. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:30:20 GMT /leadership/how-video-games-can-combat-chronic-absenteeism-yes-really/2024/07 /leadership/gaming-is-part-of-teen-life-these-districts-use-it-for-better-student-outcomes/2024/06 Scholastic esports is attracting students who would otherwise not participate in extracurricular activities. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:36:24 GMT /leadership/gaming-is-part-of-teen-life-these-districts-use-it-for-better-student-outcomes/2024/06 /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-gamify-instruction-to-reduce-math-anxiety-and-improve-test-scores/2024/02 After this teacher "gamified" her classroom, students responded positively. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:08:21 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-gamify-instruction-to-reduce-math-anxiety-and-improve-test-scores/2024/02 /technology/opinion-more-than-12-million-students-have-used-this-new-study-aid-whats-the-deal/2024/01 There is a near-constant stream of new ed-tech tools. What makes this one unique? Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /technology/opinion-more-than-12-million-students-have-used-this-new-study-aid-whats-the-deal/2024/01 /technology/thinking-about-gamifying-your-classroom-teachers-use-these-tools/2023/11 Quiz-style apps, such as Blooket and Quizizz, were the most mentioned. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:39:59 GMT /technology/thinking-about-gamifying-your-classroom-teachers-use-these-tools/2023/11 /teaching-learning/6-components-of-effective-math-games/2023/11 New research identifies common factors in games that couple meaningful play with math practice. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:06:00 GMT /teaching-learning/6-components-of-effective-math-games/2023/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-18-games-to-play-in-the-classroom-for-learning-and-fun/2023/10 How to sort through the many games that are available for the classroom? Teachers share their favorites. Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:31:58 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-18-games-to-play-in-the-classroom-for-learning-and-fun/2023/10 /teaching-learning/how-gamifying-instruction-improved-student-test-scores-in-this-teachers-classroom/2023/10 A middle school math teacher says gamification of instruction has given her students more of a growth mindset. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:24:43 GMT /teaching-learning/how-gamifying-instruction-improved-student-test-scores-in-this-teachers-classroom/2023/10 /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-teach-reading-through-hopscotch/2023/09 For students at all reading levels, these hopscotch mats create a fun and supportive daily reading practice. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:39:54 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-teach-reading-through-hopscotch/2023/09 /teaching-learning/a-digital-game-offers-a-lesson-on-compromise-the-18th-century-way/2023/08 A civics group and historical site teamed up teach about the compromises made to create the U.S. Constitution. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:35:20 GMT /teaching-learning/a-digital-game-offers-a-lesson-on-compromise-the-18th-century-way/2023/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-can-this-shark-tank-winning-platform-get-kids-to-read/2023/08 Summer reading is always a big push for schools and communities. What tools are available to increase their success? Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-can-this-shark-tank-winning-platform-get-kids-to-read/2023/08 /technology/4-things-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-need-to-know-about-kahoot/2023/08 The game-based educational platform can raise student engagement, but it is not good for deeper learning. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:07:31 GMT /technology/4-things-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-need-to-know-about-kahoot/2023/08 /sponsor/gamemaker/from-players-to-creators-how-game-design-is-empowering-students Could teaching video game development help schools and colleges to level-up? Frank Moody, education relations lead at GameMaker - a game development engine used by schools and colleges, believes now is the perfect time for ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog to introduce video game development in classrooms. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/gamemaker/from-players-to-creators-how-game-design-is-empowering-students /technology/digital-games-beat-out-lectures-when-it-comes-to-student-learning/2023/05 Students can learn more from digital games than traditional teaching approaches, according to German researchers. Wed, 17 May 2023 21:40:22 GMT /technology/digital-games-beat-out-lectures-when-it-comes-to-student-learning/2023/05 /teaching-learning/roblox-makes-its-move-into-stem-education-what-are-the-risks-for-schools/2023/05 Roblox counts 60 million daily users. Now it's pushing into K-12 schools—with the help of influential nonprofit partners. Mon, 15 May 2023 19:03:35 GMT /teaching-learning/roblox-makes-its-move-into-stem-education-what-are-the-risks-for-schools/2023/05 /teaching-learning/parents-are-often-nervous-about-math-they-can-still-help-their-kids-learn-it/2023/05 Games that get at core numeracy skills and family nights where parents learn about changing methods can dial down the stress. Mon, 01 May 2023 04:01:23 GMT /teaching-learning/parents-are-often-nervous-about-math-they-can-still-help-their-kids-learn-it/2023/05 /teaching-learning/a-chess-grandmaster-makes-the-case-for-teaching-the-game-in-school/2023/04 Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley breaks down the game of chess and why it's worth teaching to kids. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:22:56 GMT /teaching-learning/a-chess-grandmaster-makes-the-case-for-teaching-the-game-in-school/2023/04 /teaching-learning/everybody-at-school-wants-to-play-chess-is-trendy-again/2023/04 The ancient game is surging in popularity among young people. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:42:40 GMT /teaching-learning/everybody-at-school-wants-to-play-chess-is-trendy-again/2023/04 /technology/from-chatgpt-to-digital-equity-what-to-expect-at-sxsw-edu-conference/2023/03 Sessions at the SXSW EDU gathering in Austin will explore how emerging technologies will affect the classroom. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:40:12 GMT /technology/from-chatgpt-to-digital-equity-what-to-expect-at-sxsw-edu-conference/2023/03