“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 ...
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Iowa BIG Teacher Becky Herman (seated) and Ankeny School District staffer Jennifer Poole take part in the 2024 computer science professional development week program held at Landus in Des Moines. Buy ...
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 ...
(BCN) — 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 ...
As society rapidly adopts new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, understanding the science behind them is increasingly crucial. “We're so reliant on (technology), and so, shouldn't you ...
Ohio currently ranks in the bottom half of the country in nearly every relevant computer science metric. That abysmal showing must change — and quickly — to give today's students a fighting chance as ...
In a Q&A with The Advocate, high school teacher Suresh Chiruguru talks about computer science standards, the challenges of a digital workforce, embracing technology and teaching for tomorrow. Elyse ...
For Anita Romano, being recognized as an exceptional computer science teacher is really a win for her students. They’re doing the hard work and she’s representing them, the Philadelphia School ...
Well-intended computer science initiatives are often met with reluctance and resistance before they even get off the ground. Teachers may see the new initiative as “just another thing” on their plate ...
A recent study of computer science students’ achievement in North Carolina high schools found that instructors’ teaching experience both in general and in computer science specifically had the most ...