Could Play Boost Students’ Math Performance?

Math isn’t just about numbers—it’s about discovery. At Breakwater School in Maine, Tom Fisher wants his students to wrestle with problems, embrace confusion, and find joy in solving them. Instead of rote memorization, his approach blends math with play, letting students explore real-world comparisons and patterns. Researchers argue this balance—structured instruction with room for experimentation—could

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Construction of natural playground to start this spring in Moorhead

If you were a kid again, what would look like more fun, a red plastic slide, or a real-life set of an Indian Jones movie? It’s a question intended to trigger your imagination, with the final goal of asking is there a better way to build playgrounds? The Fargo Moorhead Rotary Club has answered the

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