Schools expanded the availability of foundational computer science classes this year at a faster clip than at any other time in the past five years, but stubborn gaps in access to those courses ...
More states are requiring students to take a foundational computer science class to graduate—employing a powerful policy lever to bridge long-standing gender, racial, and socioeconomic gaps in course ...
This special series focuses on important community issues, innovative solutions to societal challenges, and people and non-profit groups making an impact through technology. by Lisa Stiffler on Nov 1, ...
Five years ago, California embarked on an ambitious plan to bring computer science to all K-12 students, bolstering the state economy and opening doors to promising careers — especially for low-income ...
Ibrahim Abdus-Sabur may not normally be a teacher, but he feels right at home in Morgan State University classrooms. “I love being on campus with so many people of color, just walking around campus on ...
Use these tips to build computer science programs into new or existing classes and find the right teachers for the job. Students can build many skills when learning computer science, beyond the ones ...
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free monthly newsletter How I Teach to get inspiration, news, and advice for — and from — educators. Shannon Houtrouw admits he first ...
Despite decadeslong efforts through legislation, funding and advocacy, California’s schools have still not caught up with — and are falling further behind — three dozen other states in the percentage ...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- When most of us were in school, we took science classes like biology and chemistry, but computer science may be even more important for today's kids. Yet nearly 90% of ...
Photo by Desola Lanre-Ologun on Unsplash. Washington state is a leader in technology. Yet Washington is falling behind when it comes to educating young people about computer science. A bill making its ...
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. CATHY WURZER: Minnesota teachers who are interested in computer science are meeting online this coming weekend for ...