North Carolina Spends Millions on Video Game Students Aren't Playing
North Carolina Spends Millions on Video Game Students Aren't Playing
North Carolina Spends Millions on Video Game Students Aren't Playing
Dan Kane
September 10, 2024
Summary
Since 2020, North Carolina lawmakers have allocated nearly $10 million to fund Plasma Games, a science-based video game aimed at improving education in public schools. However, participation has remained low despite incentives like free cruises for educators and scholarships for students. The program, which has faced mixed feedback, has been criticized for lacking evidence of its effectiveness in enhancing student learning. Additionally, the company has political ties, including an investment from the wife of the state Supreme Court’s chief justice. Some lawmakers have continued to push for funding, despite concerns over transparency and ethics in the allocation of public funds.
Reference
Kane, D. (2024, September 10). North Carolina spends millions on video game students aren't playing. GovTech. https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/north-carolina-spends-millions-on-video-game-students-arent-playing