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Lisa Schencker has covered K-12 education for The Salt Lake Tribune since 2007. Before that, she covered education in California and communities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. As an education reporter, she visits classrooms and talks with teachers, parents, kids and policymakers.
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Are video games really bad for kids?
Published on Apr 4, 2011 04:40PM

The Park City Education Foundation and Park City School District will host an event Wednesday evening (April 6) about "Gamification," specifically video game theories in learning.

Industry innovators, students and school leaders will share insights and dispel myths. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Park City High School lecture hall.

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