# CTRL + SHIFT: Reimagining School Engagement Through Esports

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**Date:** March 12, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** The Westin Austin Downtown / Paramount III  
**Format:** Solo  
**Track:** Sports & Gaming  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Danielle Johnson** — Executive DirectorTexas Scholastic Esports Federation

School esports can increase attendance, raise engagement, and foster belonging. Learn why hundreds of Texas school districts (and thousands around the US) are investing in esports programs, both in the classroom and afterschool. This session breaks down the myths and shows how campus and district esports programs connect students to school and to each other.

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