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Dave Eggers on Finding Creative Refuge From the ‘Lunacy’ of Technology

Edsurge

That’s a spirit that is very much a part of 826, a network of elaborately whimsical tutoring and writing centers that Eggers helped launch in 2002. Nínive Calegari and I built it back in 2002 as a drop-in writing and tutoring center for kids in the neighborhood. There are companies that sell software that judge students’ writing.

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This Month at DE: May

Discovery Education

Minecraft: Education Edition uses game-based learning to prepare students for the future by building future-ready skills like creativity, problem solving, and systems thinking while nurturing a passion for play. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo and the Mojang Studios logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

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The 2019 Global Education Conference - Full List of 130 Sessions and 10 Keynotes!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Bronwyn has travelled the world speaking about the importance of preparing students to be future ready. She will host the first ever OGC Global Summit for Future Ready Education in Australia, July 2020. We started the Tour company to show the real side of slums and its community. We also operate in Nepal.