Esports

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.

Generation Esports: Serving high schools, middle schools and more

The organization's acting president, Jason Kirby, discusses its rise, the power of the HSEL and the new MSEL, and getting a more diverse pool of young kids involved.

Beyond the Game: The benefits of NASEF, scholastic esports

From DA's Academic Esports Guide: NASEF provides more just a space to play; it offers a path for students to get an education in areas within and around the games

Toxicity in esports is a potential Title IX issue for schools

Academic institutions must actively lead the industry to combat cyberbullying. According to the Anti-Defamation League, 65 percent of players suffered 'severe harassment.'

Game-driven: A teacher’s guide to making esports sizzle

Educator Jason Dilley of Sedro-Woolley School District in Washington shares his thoughts on how to structure teams and select video games when starting from the ground up.

Why every school should have an esports team

Renowned middle school teacher and coach Chris Aviles says there is no better activity to enhance SEL, career skills, a sense of community and online safety.

Six games, curriculum on tap for Middle School Esports League

Minecraft and Fortnite will be among six games offered by Generation Esports as its launches the new league in the fall to younger students.

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