The eSports High School in Tokyo integrates video games into its curriculum to teach critical thinking and communication skills. The private school aims to support students struggling with traditional education by offering a unique blend of gaming and academics, allowing remote attendance. "In our gaming classes, we incorporate lessons on winning strategies, essential skills and the mindset needed for victory," said Yoji Tsurunaga, head teacher at the school.

A global network problem at Cloudflare today caused widespread disruptions for websites and apps that rely on its services, including X, League of Legends, Spotify, Amazon and OpenAI. The company said error rates began returning to normal within hours as it continued investigating and restoring affected systems.

Las Vegas students at Sierra Vista High School recently managed an esports tournament at the Valhallan Esports Arena as part of their multimedia curriculum, gaining experience in broadcasting, production and event management. Teachers emphasize that this approach helps students develop a sense of responsibility and prepares them for future careers in the rapidly growing esports field.

Teen hackers, often called Advanced Persistent Teenagers, have been behind major cyber incidents, highlighting vulnerabilities in school technology. A recent initiative by Bugcrowd, the UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity and the Hacking Policy Council aims to channel these skills for good by involving teenagers in cybersecurity efforts.