Minecraft’s Education Edition launches November 1 for $5 a student

Recess could soon become a lot kids’ second-favorite subject at school.

Developer Mojang announced that Minecraft: Education Edition hits November 1 for computers running Windows 10 or OS X El Capitan. Minecraft has sold over 106 million copies across all of its platforms, with many of its fans being children. This builder encourages creativity with its building and crafting mechanics in a virtual world that players can share with friends. This could help encourage kids to learn by using a game world they’re familiar with in the classroom.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.