As the sizes and prices of 3D printers shrink, students—and their teachers—are discovering new and creative ways to put them to work.

From acting as children’s first teachers to providing access to digital technologies, museums and libraries are a crucial part of early education.

What role might museums, libraries, and other cultural institutions in a city play in the Common Core movement? Can they help students become deeper thinkers?

The Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the MacArthur Foundation recently announced the winners of a national competition that will create 12 digital learning centers for kids and teens. The winners include eight libraries and four museums. The cost of the program totals $1.2 million in grants. It’s a big investment and an even more exciting venture. […]