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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated March 9, 2000, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of Lightspan, Inc., included in the Registration Statement
(Form S-1) and related Prospectus of Lightspan, Inc. for the registration of
shares of its common stock.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
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ERNST & YOUNG LLP
San Diego, California
July 21, 2000
