At the Indiana Esports Network State Finals, students from Indiana Gateway Digital Academy and Indiana Digital Learning School, both K12-powered online public schools, met in person for the first time while competing in games like Rocket League. The event also included college and internship opportunities. Students highlighted how online learning gives them flexibility to succeed academically while pursuing esports at a high level, including scholarship offers and strong time management skills.
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