Lego’s latest smart bricks entertain—but also reveal a big educational opportunity it has missed

Critics worry Lego’s new Smart Bricks will dull children’s imaginations by replacing free play with lights and sounds. That ...
Wisconsin Watch

Milwaukee high school’s robotics teams help students break down barriers and build skills — and confidence

Once a five-person team, the robotics program has grown to 32 students and two teams, including a newly formed all-girls team.
Electronic Specifier

How can children use LEGO to develop engineering skills?

LEGO can be an essential tool in mechanical engineering as it is a form of what the field calls low-fidelity prototyping.