At a tournament in DC, students compete to identify states from their shapes on a blank US map. They're having fun while acquiring factual knowledge that enables them to think critically. The ...

If you're one of the many parents opting to buy your tot a tablet this Christmas and you're looking to fill it with some fun and educational apps, Travelzoo has a new one that's perfect. Their "Map ...

Children all over the world are adapting to a new way of learning as schools closed due to the new coronavirus pandemic. In the UK, schoolchildren are in for a treat during these unprecedented times.

The most valuable piece of art in our house is a cheap, colorful map of the United States that hangs above our kitchen table. As a learning tool, it’s priceless. I hung it up when we moved from Texas ...

American 8th graders know less about history and geography than they used to--largely because we've mistakenly assumed that teaching those things isn't important. As if the news weren’t bad enough, ...

The rules for playing Mystery Skype are simple: Students can only ask "yes" or "no" questions, and whichever class guesses the other's location first wins. At Glasgow Middle School in Alexandria, Va., ...