game design

quest to learn and james paul gee in the nytimes
[i can't convince myself that we all need algebra... please help]


 more links from laura..
the current edition of new york times magazine is dedicated to education:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/magazine/19video-t.html?ref=education
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/magazine/19Essays-cellphone-t.html?ref=education
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/magazine/19Essays-online-t.html?ref=education
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/magazine/19Essays-kodu-t.html?ref=education


monika, thought you may be interested in this teacher's town hall:
http://www.educationnation.com/index.cfm?objectid=DC9A4C20-BE68-11DF-B09C000C296BA163
other speakers on education are scheduled to appear next week on nbc's "education nation" summit

oprah is discussing education on monday (9/20) and friday, (9/24)
http://www.oprah.com/showinfo/Waiting-for-Superman-The-Movie-That-Can-Transform-Americas-Schools


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