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5 digital games that teach civics through play

5 digital games that teach civics through play

There is a lot of discussion in the United States about how to help people come together to solve the complex problems facing the nation and the world. As a scholar of games, I see opportunities for that popular medium to contribute to this effort. Games and the gaming community, especially online, are not always […] … learn more→

Why America urgently needs to improve K-12 civic education

Why America urgently needs to improve K-12 civic education

The tone of this presidential election, often called “uncivil,” has led many to call for an urgent improvement of civic education in America. Civic education can teach citizens how to deliberate, even when they have political differences. It can enable citizens to find solutions to many problems such as school attendance, economic development or community […] … learn more→