Students at Thomas Edison High School in Jamaica, Queens, are using Minecraft as part of their coursework to design creative visions for New York City. Through the citywide “Battle of the Boroughs” competition, students tackle real-world challenges, such as redesigning Pier 6 in Brooklyn with sustainability and food equity in mind.
Read MoreFinland-based School of Gaming (SOG) has grown from three to nine staff in 2025, offering online after-school activities, clubs, and camps for children aged 7–18 using Minecraft and other games to promote learning. As a Microsoft-certified Minecraft Education Edition partner, SOG emphasizes game-based learning to develop personal and social skills while fostering positive gaming culture.
Read MoreMinecraft Education engages students across subjects through immersive, game-based learning that promotes creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Aligned with educational standards, it supports instruction in coding, AI, science, math, history, and more.
Read MoreGamified learning varies widely in effectiveness, with some platforms integrating fun, interactive gameplay that teaches real skills, while others add superficial game elements—dubbed “chocolate covered broccoli.”
Read MoreBloodvein First Nation, in collaboration with Logics Academy, has developed a special edition of Minecraft Education to teach students about land stewardship and the Anishinaabe way of life.
Read MoreProdigy Learning, in partnership with Minecraft Education, has launched the ‘Cyber in Minecraft’ credential programme, aimed at teaching cybersecurity skills to students. The program, the first release from their collaboration, uses Minecraft to engage students in learning digital citizenship, networking, and security.
Read MoreA new educational video game developed by Bloodvein First Nation and Logics Academy immerses students in the Anishinaabe way of life, featuring sled dog rides and moose hunting while exploring land stewardship.
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