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New educational edition of Minecraft hits U.S. classrooms

"Minecraft: Education Edition" launched Nov. 1, with a new edition of the popular online building and strategy game tailored for classroom use.

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"Minecraft: Education Edition" launched Nov. 1, with a new edition of the popular online building and strategy game tailored for classroom use. The new education edition, which is available at a cost of $1-$5 per year, adds a chalkboard feature so teachers can give instructions and post information during the game. (U.S. News & World Reports)

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