Why is Esports important in K-12 education?
Advantages
- Improved Academic Performance: Students involved in Esports have shown a 10% improvement in attendance
- STEM/STEAM Integration: Esports naturally connects students with technology, coding, digital storytelling, and strategic thinking
Higher Education
- Scholarships: Over $25 million in Esports scholarships available nationwide: Over $25 million in Esports scholarships available nationwide
- University teams in Texas include Concordia University, St. Edwards University, and the University of Texas at Dallas, Texas A&M, and the University of Houston
Career Opportunities
Exposure to careers in technology, game design, data analytics, broadcasting, graphic design, and digital media
Esports aligns with the following Career and Technical Education (CTE) clusters
- Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Business, Marketing & Finance
Social & Emotional Learning
District sanctioned eSports provides a safe space for students to interact, compete, and receive guidance from certified teachers and school staff.
When K-12 institutions create eSports leagues students who normally do not participate in extracurricular activities experience a greater sense of connectedness (Higher Education Video Game Alliance, 2021).
Compared to traditional varsity sports, eSports is inclusive as both women and men can play on the same teams; students who are interested in esports have a higher tendency to be academic achievers and a greater interest in STEM career fields (Forbes, 2020).
Dec 6th Esports Tournament Flyer
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Navarro Esports Team's Field Trip to their first Esports tournament at the PlaVS Texas Showcase
