Verizon Innovative Learning brings esports to classrooms

In time for back-to-school season, Verizon is launching a free scholastic high school esports league through its free Verizon Innovative Learning HQ portal. The esports league opened for registration in early August and runs from September 23 to December 13. In partnership with nonprofit Games for Change, participating schools will receive free coaching guidance from esports professionals to help prepare teams across areas ranging from technical skills to health and wellness for gamers. Verizon’s award-winning initiative, Verizon Innovative Learning, is unveiling brand-new learning resources that will connect students to one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S.–esports and gaming–and give teachers the tools to incorporate it in their classrooms.

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