Co-Designing Games with Kids to Address Challenges of Global Migration
In this 2024 project created by LSX fellows at New America, migrant children of different backgrounds design games to play at school.
The Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) is a problem-solving platform focused on transforming education by applying the science of learning to help children and youth thrive. We work to develop solutions and build a field of talented multidisciplinary leaders through fellowships, design-thinking and networking workshops, convenings, and coalition-building efforts across sectors.
In this 2024 project created by LSX fellows at New America, migrant children of different backgrounds design games to play at school.
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