Esports

FETC 2025: How esports is building strong communities

A K12 subject has truly arrived when it gets its own track at the Future of Education Technology Conference. That honor goes to esports at the big gathering in Orlando.

How to use esports to increase attendance, and funding

As someone who has helped launch nearly 1,000 esports programs, I’ve seen how they draw students to school, and how districts can set up teams at little or no cost.

The 3 important partnerships that help this superintendent make a difference

K12 partnerships at the Greenfield Union School District are driving esports, robotics, innovation and leadership, says Superintendent Zandra Jo Galván. "I'm excited about the future for kids," she exclaims.

Esports advantage: A great new way to build confidence and career skills

Education leaders are discovering how this deeply collaborative activity fosters social networks, school spirit and career pathways for young people.

Here is where you can discover hundreds of edtech innovations in one place

It's the conference within the conference—the vast 2023 FETC Expo Hall will host several special events and 400+ solutions providers.

Why should K-12 leaders support esports? Let us count the reasons

Higher attendance, deeper engagement and improved mental health are just three of the benefits to students. Learn all about it at more than a dozen esports sessions during the 2023 Future of Education Technology® Conference in New Orleans in January.

How to create a perfect training spot for esports

A successful arena must include good technology, be highly transformable, take into account the behavior of esports fans, and be suitable for a variety of events.

Esports remains the best vehicle to reach all K-12 students

The pandemic may have slowed a bit of the fervor, but interest in gaming, learning in schools is still soaring.

10 can’t-miss sessions at FETC that will inspire educators and leaders

These key discussions on emerging tech, leadership strategies and cyber safety can supercharge your districts.

NASEF to share esports curriculum with world-leading organization

The North America Scholastic Esports Federation will also give program support to IESF members.

Summer esports: 4 opportunities to learn, play

Scholastic organizations help bring video game tournaments, camps and hands-on experiences to students virtually.

Set to launch: ‘Largest virtual network’ for esports career seekers

NASEF and Tallo are combining forces to help students and young professionals build profiles and showcase their STEM skills to colleges and employers.

Blockbuster esports partnership set to transform K-12 gaming

The HSEL and Middle School Esports League are teaming up with education leader NASEF to bring more fun and more opportunities to students.

NASEF teams with NHL’s Coyotes to grow esports in Arizona

The Coyotes and NASEF will partner up to help further STEM pathways, create tournaments for students.

Texas Scholastic Esports Federation hosts virtual college fair

Students and parents will have the opportunity to get a first-hand look at several programs and a Rocket League production.

How tech heavyweights are engaging girls in STEM

Girls are building the communities of the future on Minecraft in a new after-school program designed by a group of tech heavyweights to increase diversity in STEM.

Bringing gaming, esports to preservice teacher experience

Giving candidates an opportunity to see how a new medium like gaming can work in the classroom brings benefits to them and students.

K-12, college esports groups partner to boost student success

NASEF and NACE are combining their resources to help further build the pipeline to STEM pathways for interested gamers from high schools to higher education.

NAECAD offers premier clinic for esports coaches, directors

At this year's virtual event, those who run programs or want to learn more can take in more than 50 sessions, from K-12 to higher education.

Southern Lab unveils sparkling new esports and media facility

The decked-out center for 'inclusive competition' at the Southern University Lab School will host gamers and those with STEM interests.

NFL legends Young, Rice team with NASEF on esports for students

An organization led by Steve Young and Jerry Rice will be working with the scholastic esports federation on programming for underserved youths.

Digital self-harm: What is it and could it be on rise?

The behavior of digital self-harm is being red-flagged by researchers whose studies show it occurring among middle and high school students.

The education arm of esports, NASEF prepares to power up

The federation, now under a new World Wide organization, sees opportunity in the future to expand its academics-first model to students in North America and beyond.

Academic esports: NASEF becoming part of new nonprofit WWSEF

With its growth under the Samueli Foundation complete, the North America Scholastic Esports Federation moves into a new chapter as it continues its path of providing gaming and education to kids.

HSEL, National Guard offer 25 schools chance to win esports labs

The random drawing from High School Esports League will deliver complete gaming setups, from PCs to mice, to lucky schools.

How educators can leverage esports culture in a school setting

Competitive video gaming 'when focused through the lens of scholasticism, has the effect of preparing middle and high school-aged students for more than just the leaderboards'

27 education leaders named esports Scholastic Fellows

The North America Scholastic Esports Federation selects group of innovators from U.S. and beyond to collaborate around new ideas in gaming in learning environments

The 4 ways schools can prevent injuries, avoid liability in esports

With students overextending themselves and their time spent online, it is imperative to monitor their play and health while protecting the interests of the school

NASEF launches Minecraft meets Rube Goldberg competition

NASEF's Minecraft-Rube Goldberg event is free for students and schools looking to take part in this fun, mind-bending exercise where new technology converges with old-fashioned innovation

How to develop students who are creators, not consumers

Teachers should create opportunities for productive struggle where students learn to work independently and manage their time.

Still not convinced about the power of esports in schools?

It's time to ditch the stereotypes and embrace the multitude of benefits that comes from a multi-tiered strategy that leverages competitive video gaming to foster student growth

How early coding gives students a jumpstart

Coding instruction begins in Compton USD's elementary schools to give students a jumpstart on STEM technology in the ever-changing high-tech job market.

Smart spending and esports: tackling 10 startup questions

Schools looking to launch esports don't have to break the bank to get gaming going. If they first determine their program's purpose and look for available help, the sky is the limit.

5 ways to create a great esports space for your school

Key physical space considerations for setting your program, and students, up for success in the exploding world of esports.

7 questions with Mike Dahle, Wisconsin H.S. Esports president

The builder of the Wisconsin High School Esports Association talks startup needs, leadership, student culture, academic tie-ins and of course, playing.