This article was originally published in CalMatters. Five years ago, California embarked on an ambitious plan to bring computer science to all K-12 students, bolstering the state economy and opening ...

“Let’s do it!” That was Alexis Johnson’s reaction when she saw professional learning opportunities focused on computational thinking. A first grade teacher with no formal CS background, she jumped at ...

When advocates push for computer science education, usually they’re talking about boosting the number of schools offering computer science classes – with the intent to reach more students. But from ...

The lack of computer science technology educators in middle schools continues to be a genuine crisis, especially considering the critical role of STEM education in preparing students for future ...

Teachers like Shanti’ Coaston, of Westlake City Schools, are leading the charge to raise awareness for the importance of computer science classes. Coaston was recently recognized for her educational ...

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 ...

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 ...

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Many schools have all-star athletes. The Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center has all-star coders. Shannon Houtrouw, a computer science teacher at the enrichment center, has been ...

For as long as Jake Price has been a teacher, Wolfram Alpha – a website that solves algebraic problems online – has threatened to make algebra homework obsolete. Teachers learned to work around and ...

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