I am merely one episode into The Queen’s Gambit, which means I’m six episodes behind the rest of the world, but even one episode was enough to make a solid case that chess is cool, actually. It is a ...

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Independent play is a skill children will use for the rest of their lives — and a way to claim some time for yourself during the summer months. Here’s how to get your kids going → How to Teach Kids to ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Guitar maker Fender has just debuted Fender Play, a new guitar lessons web platform and iOS app aimed ...

Every Friday, A.V. Club staffers kick off the weekend by taking a look at the world of gaming, diving in to the ideas that underpin the hobby we love with a bit of Game Theory. We’ll sound off in the ...

Google’s DeepMind subsidiary released a tool that’s designed to help people learn to play Go like its superhuman AlphaGo program. The system, called AlphaGo Teach, lets users click through the opening ...

People who play musical instruments often enjoy reduced stress, increased confidence, and added social opportunities. Want to take advantage of these benefits but don’t have time for music lessons?

Teachers across America have been sounding alarm bells about student illiteracy for some time now. High school history teacher and content creator "Miss Redacted" is among them, and in a recent video, ...