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District says esports linked to higher attendance, lower suspensions and better grades
Summary
Moreno Valley Unified presented data showing middle‑school esports participants had higher attendance (7.8 more days), lower suspension days (7% less), higher GPAs and better CAASPP outcomes than nonparticipants; staff framed esports as an engagement strategy linked to student connectedness.
District staff told the board that participation in middle‑school esports is associated with higher school attendance, lower suspension days and improved academic indicators, and they demonstrated the program with student stations and a hands‑on rotation for board members.
Director Nick Stearns explained that the district now tracks students participating in esports across classroom instruction and after‑school clubs (1,508 students tracked last year). Staff cited an average of 7.8…
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