Post by Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations

Join us! From Playing to Building: A Webinar on Esports & Game Design for Educators and School Leaders June 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM Eastern Hosted by Urban Arts and NASEF, featuring #esports insights from our own James Wood and Tammie Schrader, Teacher, Spokane, Washington; and students from Urban Arts. Roughly one-third of U.S. high schools already offer esports or are actively exploring it. Game design programs are growing just as fast, giving students a way to build computer science skills, real portfolios, and career-connected experiences. Together, these two fields offer something most school programs cannot: a pathway from engagement to expertise. This webinar explores how educators can build on the strengths of each to create richer learning experiences and more intentional career pathways. You'll hear: > Why esports and game design complement one another > How schools can connect student engagement, computer science, and career pathways > Firsthand game development experiences from students and teachers Through its Creative Coders middle school program and Game On high school program, national nonprofit Urban Arts helps students build pathways to college and career through digital game design. Game On is a College Board-endorsed AP Computer Science Principles course in which students design and build original video games in Unity. Free! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gH4ymJ_c