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TEACHING EQUITY WITH MINECRAFT
As communities around the world stand up to systemic racism and celebrate Pride Month, it's an important time to discuss empathy, equity, and diversity. These Minecraft: Education Edition lessons provide helpful prompts to explore these issues together.
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EXPLORE THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION
Ignite a passion for space exploration with 10 new lessons from Phygital Labs. Whether they’re repairing solar panels remotely or monitoring human physiology in space, these activities introduce students to the many opportunities for scientific discovery aboard the International Space Station.

Explore the lessons: aka.ms/ISS-lessons
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MINECRAFT: EDUCATION EDITION PODCAST
Announcing the Minecraft: Education Edition podcast. On each episode, our host Mike Washburn will be interviewing experts and answering your questions about teaching with Minecraft. You can listen to the first few episodes now.

Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform: aka.ms/minecraftedu-podcast
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GLOBAL LEARNING WEEK
Tune into Global Learning Week, happening now! This free online event is dedicated to the future of teaching with technology. On June 25 and 26, join sessions featuring Minecraft: Education Edition to find out how game-based learning supports 21st century skills and relationship-building with students.

Learn how you can join here: aka.ms/global-learning-week
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FIRST LESSON KIT
The First Lesson Kit is designed to assist educators new to Minecraft: Education Edition. Throughout this notebook, you can explore the concept of game-based learning and find out how to plan standards-based instruction using Minecraft.

Get the kit: aka.ms/first-lesson-kit
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JUNE BUILD CHALLENGE
Now more than ever, teachers are going out of their way to create engaging learning experiences for their students. Our challenge to learners this month is to show appreciation for one of their teachers through a creative build in Minecraft. Maybe they'll design a trophy, or have the Agent write a thank you message in the sky!

Learn how students can join the challenge here: aka.ms/teacherappreciation
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QUICK LINKS
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Get started with Minecraft: Education Edition today
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Explore opportunities for distance learning with Minecraft
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These subject kits contain resources for teaching across the curriculum
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