We know firsthand how meaningful a career in the games industry is, and we are proud to share our love of esports, game design, and game development with public school teachers and students across the country. Click [here](https://www.donorschoose.org/donors/search.html?customQueryId=123) to see other Gaming & Esport projects nationwide!

Explore how **Riot Games's 2026 Esports Campaign** is empowering students and teachers:

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This resource has helped me create engaging learning experiences where students can build confidence, practice perseverance, and learn to work together toward shared goals. I am especially grateful to Riot Games for recognizing the value of esports in education and helping provide our students with opportunities to grow both academically and socially. Thank you, Riot Games, for investing in our students and helping us create an inclusive, engaging learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10732079,"teacherName":"Mrs. Prunes","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Prunes'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1860980_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755897866832","schoolName":"Pioneer Drive Elementary School","city":"Bakersfield","state":"CA","title":"Level Up Learning: Bringing Esports to First Grade","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nThis project will help my first-grade students explore technology in exciting, hands-on ways. Through coding, game design, and teamwork activities, students will practice problem-solving, creativity, and following directions while building confidence as young learners.\r\nWith the MacBook provided, I will be able to introduce age-appropriate coding activities and technology-based lessons that connect to my students’ interests. Students will have opportunities to explore new skills, work together, and learn that mistakes are part of the learning process. These experiences will help me create engaging lessons that support different learning styles and encourage students to think creatively.\r\nA special thank-you to Riot Games for helping make new learning opportunities possible for my students! Your generosity can help my first graders explore technology, discover new interests, and develop important skills in creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Your support helps build a foundation for future learning and shows our students that their ideas and potential matter!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10723157,"teacherName":"Mr. Marlis","teacherPossessiveName":"Mr. Marlis'","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-9_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Castro Valley High School","city":"Castro Valley","state":"CA","title":"Esports, Community, and You","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nWhen I told my students that their gaming hardware had arrived courtesy of Riot Games, they were ecstatic. It gave the donation more energy and meaning to have gamers backing gamers, and it created ongoing dialogue about Valorant, Riftboud, etc. Thanks again for supporting the esports club.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10722939,"teacherName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Martinez's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9619186_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784618812660","schoolName":"Loma Park Elementary School","city":"San Antonio","state":"TX","title":"MacBook Neo Game Design for 5th Grade","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nThank you so much for your donation to our project! The students are so excited to have the Apple Neo in our classroom! It will definitely leave an impact on my students, especially those who don’t have these resources at home.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10718412,"teacherName":"Ms. Cha","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Cha's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5917804_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565757927080","schoolName":"Lone Star Elementary School","city":"Fresno","state":"CA","title":"Level Up Our School With Gaming","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nThe Gaming Club gave my students in grades 4–6 an exciting opportunity to learn through play. The gaming console, monitor, controllers, and age-appropriate games helped students develop teamwork, communication, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and perseverance. Students enjoyed connecting with peers, working together, and practicing good sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nThese materials helped me create a fun, welcoming space where students could build friendships and confidence. They also laid the foundation for our school to hopefully grow into an esports team in the future, giving students opportunities to develop their skills and collaborate competitively at the elementary school level. \r\n\r\nI am grateful to Riot Games and our donors for supporting our students and making these opportunities possible!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10713104,"teacherName":"Ms. Esparza","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Esparza's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497010_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x213,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565987759938","schoolName":"Preuss School","city":"La Jolla","state":"CA","title":"eSports Snacks for The Preuss Gaming Team","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nThank you for your support! We are so excited for this years eSports season. We love that Rio Games continues to support the eSport intiative across teh country. Our students are so excited for the snacks and cannot thank you enough!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10712988,"teacherName":"Mr. DeLuna","teacherPossessiveName":"Mr. DeLuna's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5031275_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785359091545","schoolName":"Wallis Annenberg High School","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","title":"Level Up Algebra: E-Sports, Gaming, And Math in Action","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nOn behalf of my Algebra 1 students, I want to express my deepest gratitude to Riot Games for investing in our students' education and making our esports and STEM learning project possible. Your generous support has allowed me to bring innovative gaming technology into my classroom and create meaningful learning opportunities that connect students' passion for video games with mathematics, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. Through the Nintendo Switch gaming systems and esports resources, I can now design engaging lessons where students explore statistics, probability, mathematical patterns, strategic decision-making, and real-world applications of Algebra 1. More importantly, this project is helping students who sometimes struggle with mathematics discover that learning can be exciting, relevant, and connected to their interests. For many of my students attending our Title I school in South Los Angeles, these resources provide opportunities they might not otherwise experience. Riot Games has helped me transform gaming from entertainment into a powerful educational tool that builds confidence, encourages collaboration, and introduces students to future careers in technology, engineering, computer science, and game design. As an educator, I am especially grateful for the opportunity to reach students in new ways and inspire them to believe in their abilities. Thank you, Riot Games, for recognizing the potential in our students, supporting teachers like me, and helping create a classroom where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream bigger. Your generosity is making a difference far beyond the classroom, and its impact will continue to inspire my students for years to come!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10703117,"teacherName":"Mrs. Tiicht","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Tiicht's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7177149_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y33&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610573632527","schoolName":"Sunnyside Elementary School","city":"San Francisco","state":"CA","title":"Gamify Learning","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nThank you so much for generously funding our entire DonorsChoose project and providing our kindergarten classroom with iPads, wireless headphones, and Osmo games! Your incredible generosity is giving our students exciting new opportunities to learn, explore, and grow through hands-on technology. The iPads and wireless headphones will allow students to work independently at learning centers while enjoying interactive educational activities at their own pace. The Osmo games will make learning especially engaging by combining digital experiences with hands-on materials that strengthen important kindergarten skills in math, literacy, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Our students will be able to practice counting, recognize letters and words, explore shapes, and develop confidence while learning through play.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful to Riot Games for making this entire project possible! Your support is helping us create a more engaging, interactive classroom where our youngest learners can build essential skills while having fun. These resources will encourage curiosity, independence, creativity, and a love of learning that will benefit our students throughout their educational journey. Thank you for investing in our kindergarten students and making such a meaningful difference in their classroom experience. Your generosity truly means the world to us!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10701720,"teacherName":"Mr. York's STEM and Robotics Lab","teacherPossessiveName":"Mr. York's STEM and Robotics Lab's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3606363_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462978540908","schoolName":"Tulare Union High School","city":"Tulare","state":"CA","title":"The Final Battle: Equipment for eSports and Game Design Part3","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nThanks to the generous support of Riot Games, our students have gained valuable opportunities to develop teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through Esports and Game Design. The additional gaming equipment has allowed more students to participate in practices, competitions, and collaborative activities, creating a more inclusive and engaging learning environment. In my Game Design classes, students can explore different games, analyze their mechanics, and apply what they learn to their own game development projects. The additional equipment and organizational supplies have also helped me create a more efficient and professional Esports environment where students can focus on learning and improving their skills. I am incredibly grateful to Riot Games for investing in our students and helping us connect their passion for gaming with meaningful educational and career opportunities.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10431692,"teacherName":"Ms. Pineda","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Pineda's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9746371_orig.png?crop=301,301,x0,y12&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792603098420","schoolName":"Rowell Elementary School","city":"Fresno","state":"CA","title":"Battle of the Pixels!","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nThe PS5 Battle of the Pixels grant has helped improve our classroom by creating an engaging, inclusive environment where students can connect through their shared interest in gaming. The tournament encourages students to develop teamwork, communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills while building positive relationships with their peers. It also provides an opportunity for students who may not participate in traditional sports or clubs to feel included, valued, and connected to our school community.\r\n\r\nSome students who have especially warmed to this new technology are those who may be quieter, more reserved, or less likely to participate in traditional school activities. Gaming has given these students a comfortable way to interact with their peers, build friendships, and gain confidence. Students who already enjoy gaming are excited to share their interests in a positive, supervised environment, while others have discovered a new way to participate, collaborate, and feel a sense of belonging. Seeing students encourage one another, practice good sportsmanship, and celebrate each other’s successes has been especially rewarding. This project has helped promote school spirit, increase student engagement, and create a safe space where students can build confidence and feel connected to our school community.\r\n\r\nThank you Riot Games, so much for your generous donation and for investing in our students! Your support has made a meaningful difference by providing opportunities for students to learn, connect, and grow beyond the traditional classroom setting. We truly appreciate your commitment to helping our students succeed and creating a positive school environment where every student has the opportunity to feel included and thrive.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10415688,"teacherName":"Mr. Garcia","teacherPossessiveName":"Mr. Garcia's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9112253_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x13,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695670882974","schoolName":"Berendo Middle School","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","title":"Play, Compete, Grow: Building Esports Skills","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nThis project had a meaningful impact on my students by giving them more opportunities to practice teamwork, communication, strategy, and sportsmanship through structured multiplayer activities. Thank you for helping make these learning opportunities possible for my students.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10730338,"teacherName":"Ms. McEachern","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. McEachern's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp581920_orig.png?crop=387,387,x0,y33&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597375018664","schoolName":"Daniel Webster Middle School","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","title":"Game On! Empowering Diverse Learners Through Esports & Code","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nThis project has made a huge impact on my students' learning by turning abstract, tech concepts into hands-on, visual experiences they can actually sidetrack their usual challenges to grasp. Having a reliable, fast MacBook meant my students—who often struggle with traditional text-heavy lessons—could understand coding logic, level design, and audio editing by creating things themselves. It transformed their focus and confidence; seeing their own ideas come to life on screen kept them motivated to stick with complex problem-solving even when things got tough.\r\n\r\nFrom a teaching perspective, this laptop allowed me to build and execute a hands-on STEAM and esports unit that our old, lagging classroom chromebooks couldn't handle. Because the software runs smoothly now, I am able to teach step-by-step game design, guiding students from initial concept to playable levels. It also gives me the tool I need to run structured team sessions, allowing me to coach real-time social-emotional skills like active listening, sportsmanship, and collaborative strategy while students managed rosters and analyzed gameplay footage.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us the technology we needed to make these achievements possible for our young creators!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10725144,"teacherName":"Ms. Giddens","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Giddens'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8020335_orig.jpg?crop=286,286,x0,y10&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792422655044","schoolName":"Grant Elementary School","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","title":"Power Up Learning Through Technology","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nThank you so much to Riot Games for fully funding our classroom technology project! Your incredible generosity has provided my third-grade students with exciting new opportunities to learn, create, and explore through technology. With our new MacBook Air, iPad, Apple Pencil, and Nintendo Switch, I can offer more hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking. These materials will allow my students to explore coding, digital design, and game-based learning while discovering new interests and building confidence in their abilities. Your support has made it possible for me to expand my teaching beyond traditional lessons and provide meaningful experiences that meet different learning needs. I am truly grateful to Riot Games for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where their imaginations and ideas can flourish!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10716832,"teacherName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Ramirez's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9913968_orig.png?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792261322304","schoolName":"Julie Korenstein Elementary School","city":"North Hollywood","state":"CA","title":"Capture, Create, and Level Up!","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nThank you for supporting our fifth-grade classroom with a digital camera! Your generosity provides students with an exciting opportunity to explore technology, express their creativity, and connect their classroom learning to their interests in esports, digital design, and game development.\r\n\r\nThe digital camera has brought a new level of excitement to our classroom. Students are eager to learn how to use this device to capture their projects, document their learning process, and showcase their accomplishments. They can photograph their designs, record the stages of project development, and reflect on how their ideas evolve from initial concepts into finished creations.\r\n\r\nThis technology also creates meaningful connections to e-design and game design. Students can explore visual storytelling, composition, color, perspective, and the use of images to communicate ideas. These skills are important when designing game characters, creating digital environments, developing visual concepts, and building engaging experiences for players. By documenting their work, students begin to understand how designers plan, create, test, revise, and share their ideas.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project is seeing students who are especially interested in photography, digital media, and game design become excited about learning to use professional-style technology. For some students, these activities connect directly to careers they hope to pursue in the future. Their enthusiasm encourages them to ask questions, experiment with new techniques, collaborate with classmates, and build confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, I can use the camera to capture student progress, celebrate creative problem-solving, document collaborative projects, and help students reflect on their growth. These learning experiences also provide opportunities to develop communication, critical thinking, digital literacy, and design skills that extend beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you, Riot Games, for investing in our students and helping us transform their interests in gaming and digital creativity into meaningful educational opportunities. Your support empowers our young learners to see themselves as future designers, visual storytellers, and technology innovators. We are grateful for your role in helping students discover their potential and imagine exciting possibilities for their futures!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10715755,"teacherName":"Mrs. Rosselli","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Rosselli's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9730504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729125905607","schoolName":"Robert F Kennedy Elementary School","city":"Compton","state":"CA","title":"The Art of Game Design","impactNote":"Dear Riot Games,\n\nA special thank you to Riot Games for generously supporting our students and helping bring their creativity to life. Your contribution has provided our students with the materials they need to sketch, design, and build their own games. These resources encourage students to think creatively, solve problems, and turn their ideas into something real. Our students were excited to explore the materials and eager to begin creating their unique game designs. Your generosity is making learning more engaging, hands-on, and meaningful for every student. Thank you, Riot Games, for investing in our students’ imagination, confidence, and future success!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10725740,"teacherName":"Mr. Aragon","teacherPossessiveName":"Mr. Aragon's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003857_orig.jpg?crop=2062,2062,x0,y804&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745348581642","schoolName":"Hector P Garcia Middle School","city":"Dallas","state":"TX","title":"Race Into the Future: Leveling Up Our Esports Program","impactNote":"My students are enthusiastic about esports and excited to turn their passion for gaming into opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow. Thanks to your generosity, our esports program can provide students with engaging activities that encourage teamwork, communication, strategic thinking, and perseverance. Students are excited to have new opportunities to participate in organized gaming activities, and the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World will help make our practices and competitions even more engaging.\r\n\r\nThrough Mario Kart World, students will practice making quick decisions, adapting to challenges, and working toward shared goals while demonstrating respect for their opponents and teammates. Each race provides an opportunity to learn from mistakes, celebrate improvement, and understand that success involves more than winning. As we continue developing our esports program, students will participate in structured practices and friendly tournaments that emphasize sportsmanship, self-control, and encouragement.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I look forward to seeing my students strengthen their skills, build friendships, and develop confidence through esports. Your support helps create an inclusive environment where students can explore their interests while developing valuable skills that extend beyond gaming. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us turn their enthusiasm for video games into meaningful opportunities for teamwork, problem-solving, and personal growth.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10714076,"teacherName":"Mrs. Ronita Esraelian","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Ronita Esraelian's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-3_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Daniel Webster Middle School","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","title":"Empowering Students Through Esports and Technology","impactNote":"This project improved my classroom by creating new opportunities for students to engage in technology-based learning, collaboration, and problem-solving. 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