U.S. states show significant gaps in game-based learning readiness

A report by Quizlet analyzing all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia reveals significant disparities in readiness for game-based learning. While educators increasingly use games as a core teaching method, access to these digital experiences is heavily influenced by school technology and household broadband availability.

There is a 62-point gap between the highest and lowest-ranked states. Washington ranks first with a readiness score of 80.4, followed by Utah and Maryland. Regionally, the Northeast leads with an average score of 65.7, while the South trails at 48.5. West Virginia ranks last with a score of 18.3. The study suggests that closing technology and connectivity gaps is essential to expanding access to game-based learning across the country.