Minecraft Education Edition

About

Minecraft Education is an immersive learning platform designed for the classroom and trusted by schools worldwide. Built on the bestselling game Minecraft, it lets educators teach across the curriculum using hundreds of ready-to-use lessons and immersive worlds available in its Library. Subject areas highlighted on the site include Computer Science, AI Foundations, Cyber Safety, Mathematics, and Science, along with Esports programs that support STEM learning and social-emotional development.

The platform is used by more than 40,000 school systems across 140 countries. According to the site, educators use it for immersive lessons, group projects, build challenges, and esports programs, and it is described as motivating learning, improving attendance, and building agency. Students practice critical thinking and collaboration in creative worlds.

Educators can access free on-demand training courses, join the Minecraft Teachers' Lounge community, and design Minecraft lessons with Teach in Microsoft 365 Copilot, which the site notes is now available for educators.