Katie Salen, the video game designer behind a New York City school created with gaming at its core, explains why games are good for education. More
Experts are looking at how video games can enhance learning in classrooms. More
The father of the Segway tells us about his childhood tinkering and why he founded an organization to get kids interested in STEM. More
Citizen Schools volunteer Sean Belka teaches kids at a school in Dorchester, Mass. what it means to be a web designer. More
Dr. Arthur Benjamin is one-part math professor, one-part magician, and one-part walking calculator. More
The national call to improve in STEM subjects begs the question: How do we get kids interested in these fields? More
At Horizons summer camp in Rumson, N.J., kids polish their math skills, work on their reading, and learn to take the plunge. More
Earl M. Phalen, founder of Summer Advantage enrichment program, writes that addressing summer slide is a matter of national interest. More
Matthew Boulay, CEO of the National Summer Learning Association, explains why summer school isn't necessarily "evil." More
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We asked sociologist Karl Alexander five questions about his research on summer learning loss and the achievement gap. More
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