Recently, new legislation was proposed in the state of Wisconsin to provide grants to schools (elementary/middle/high & public/private/parochial/home-based) to start esports programs. Even if you are not located in Wisconsin, the lessons learned from developing this legislation can be a model for other states looking to grow esports in their schools.
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Previous Podcast Episode: Funding Your Esports Program
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
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