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K–12 administrators rely on grants and community partnerships to start and further their schools’ esports programs.

"Gaming reignites boys’ passion for learning, esports curriculum expert says."

An elementary esports program that meets young learners’ needs should include considerations for learning space design and high-quality furnishings

Conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, but recently, the conversation has expanded to include elementary esports too

Collegiate esports teams are surging, and students don’t have to be players to get in on the action. These programs require business management, IT knowledge, AV skills, and more.Almost everyone has heard the term “esports” lately, but what does it actually entail?

Schools with esports programs expose students to teambuilding and problem-solving as well as potential career opportunities

Esports — a trendier and more concise way to say “competitive online video-gaming” — has grown in popularity in the K–12 space. STEM teacher and Garden State Esports founder Chris Aviles says that scholastic esports between schools provides the same social and emotional learning benefits as traditional athletics. Teamwork, leadership and a sense of belonging all ooze through the esports space, which can also be used to teach subjects from career and technical education and literacy to STEM.

K–12 schools with esports programs discover that competitive gaming not only prepares students for careers, but also increases student engagement.

Schools have begun to recognize the value of esports, with more than 8,600 US high schools having started video-gaming teams since 2018. And while gameplay certainly delivers positive outcomes for students—emphasizing teamwork, strategic thinking and social-emotional development—educators don’t traditionally consider button mashing an academic pursuit.

Collegiate esports is expanding across the nation--here's how to take advantage of this growing phenomenon on your own campus

As esports communities become more popular, research-proven practices will be critical in supporting esports athletes and programs

Scholastic esports programs attract an inclusive gaming community while nurturing STEM careers.

Scholastic esports allows educators to open new futures for their students in the burgeoning digital age of entertainment and education

Esports programs instill important leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills students will carry during their education.

Joanie Kraut shares her inspiring journey into the world of eSports and how her passion for gaming led her to a leadership role at Women in Games International. She discusses the organization’s mission to foster diversity and inclusivity in the gaming world and explains how they are actively creating opportunities for aspiring individuals to enter the eSports industry.

Esports has become an important school activity and will continue to be an enrollment driver as the industry matures

The best gaming systems for school esports can change a student's education experience for the better

Collegiate esports is expanding across the nation--learn what you need to put your institution in first place

Few students will have careers as esports athletes, but all will enter the workforce, applying skills they learned in scholastic esports to any number of careers

Students who participate in international esports get a chance to compete with their peers in other countries, learn about different cultures, and develop leadership skills.

Conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, but recently, the conversation to elementary esports

Win support for an investment in esports and convince students to join the team. Here’s how the right setup and key visualizations can make a difference.

Developing esports coaches requires much of the same approach as for traditional sports coaches

An esports program is made up of more than student athletes. Here’s how districts can invest in the team behind the team.

You have the hardware, and you have the players, but don’t forget about these crucial components for building a strong team in your district.