This article is part of the collection: From School to Shining School: 52 Stories from Educators Across the U.S. Three years ago I flipped my high school math classes, but wasn’t satisfied. Having ...

Why games matter: Play supports cognitive growth, self-regulation, and social skills, making it a powerful tool for both academic and personal development. Classroom-ready ideas: Teachers are using ...

An average child today will have played 10,000 hours of video games before the age of 21. If playing games is part of our culture, even part of our identities, then it stands to reason that students ...

Why gamify lessons: Incorporating game elements like points, challenges, and rewards taps into children's love of play, encouraging active participation and better recall. Which tools shine: Kahoot!