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Esports in Illinois K-12 Schools

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In Illinois, scholastic esports has grown from informal after-school clubs into a statewide ecosystem that includes an IHSA-sanctioned state series and collegiate pathways with scholarship opportunities.

This overview for administrators and school leaders offers background and rationale for esports’ inclusion in Illinois schools, including:

  • Benefits to students
  • Significant organizations in the statewide scholastic esports community
  • Resources for launching and sustaining an esports program

 

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For Administrators, Instructional Leaders, Technology Leaders/Support
Grade Levels All Grades (K-12)

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