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La Puente, CA

Raising the Competition in Esports: Expanding Access, Equity, and Opportunity

Grant Amount

$19,940

Year Awarded

2025-2026

Project Coordinator

David Weed

Grant Type

Team

Local Association

Association of Rowland Educators

Focus Area

Science Technology Engineering, and Math

About the Project

This project expands the Esports Program to provide equitable access to competitive gaming and STEM career pathways for underrepresented students. The program emphasizes student leadership, teamwork, and digital literacy while integrating esports into school-wide engagement and family involvement. Students will gain hands-on experience in game design, streaming, content creation, and event planning, fostering academic growth, career readiness, and community solidarity.

Meet the Project Coordinator

David Weed

Greetings! I teach English and Cybersecurity (CTE) at Nogales High School for grades 9-12. Currently, I serve as the advisor and coach for the Nogales Esports Team, a program established during the 2024/2025 academic year. For me and many who play video games, my interests in the fields of technology and science can be directly linked to playing video games growing up. Recognizing the costs associated with pursuing these interests, our initiative aims to mitigate barriers to entry for our students, enabling their participation in the competitive and dynamic realm of esports and fostering their engagement in STEM, Business, and Entertainment fields.

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