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Video Games Don't Have To Be Educational To Spark Learning

Our video gaming columnist says she was a reluctant student as a child — but video games, even non-educational ones like the Assassin's Creed series, helped her get interested in learning.
Columnist Kaity Kline says a serious <em>Assassin's Creed: Black Flag</em> habit helped her ace a surprise quiz on the Caribbean.

When I was in high school, the best way I could describe myself was as a parent's worst nightmare: I didn't care about my education, didn't do homework, and was known to sleep in class. My SAT score was so bad that I still don't know how I did! My very frustrated mom threw that letter in the trash.

I had my reasons for why I didn't do my best, but teenagers and kids today are dealing with a time to remain motivated to learn.

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