Play with Purpose: Integrating Esports for STEM, SEL, and Student Engagement
Part of ISTELive 2026Presented by Emily Dixon
Tuesday 30 June 2026·12:30 pm
Denver Public Schools’ Esports Development Program empowers elementary and middle school students to learn, play, and compete through video games. Students build teamwork, strategy, communication, and social-emotional skills while exploring computer science. The program partners with other district teams to support esports pathways and classroom gaming initiatives.
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