Inside California Education Episode 412: The Gamer Generation — The Rise of E-Sports
Meet an award-winning E-Sports team in Fullerton, and discover why this new sport is taking off in schools.
TV Series: Inside California Education
Published Date: 03/16/2022
Season: 4
Episode: 412
E-Sports in schools
Did you know that video-gaming was recognized as an official sport in 2019 by the California Interscholastic Federation? Gaming is growing in popularity in California schools where students can pursue career paths that involve gaming technology.
ESports is rapidly becoming a popular college sport. In 2016, there were only 7 colleges offering varsity eSports teams. As of 2022, there are over 170 colleges with more than 5,000 students playing eSports.
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Inside California Education Full Episode 412 The Rise of E-Sports — The Gamer Generation — Farm-to-School — DAY IN THE LIFE: Crossing Guard — Making Waves: Reaching a College Dream 26:46
