The Oregon Department of Education released its first statewide plan for computer science education late last year. The chief goal is for all K-12 public schools to offer some level of computer ...
When I started teaching computer science at Punahou School, there were two computer science classes: an Intro and an AP course, mostly attended by boys. Occasionally, a girl would enroll in the course ...
This article is part two of a three-part series about teaching computer science in the public schools of Massachusetts. Parts one and three are also available online. If you’re learning a new language ...
In late March, Noa Kligfeld ’24 sent an email to various College mailing lists with the subject line, “HAVE THOUGHTS ABOUT CS 124?” In the email, Kligfeld, a Computer Science concentrator, explained ...
During the 2011-12 school year, a student at Sweetwater High School in National City, Calif., approached teacher Art Lopez and asked why their school didn’t offer any computer science courses. Lopez ...
Supplies for Julie Alano's computer science principles class consist of pipe cleaners, construction paper, markers and straws. Students didn't touch a computer during a recent visit to the Advanced ...
A student goes over an article in University of Washington’s computer ethics class, taught by Prof. Dan Grossman. Credit: Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education ...
Computer science is one of the most in-demand fields of the U.S. economy. Will there be enough skilled workers to meet the growing need? And will the people filling those roles be as diverse as our ...
Standing room only. That's a phrase not often associated with a computer science class, but it describes what's on the verge of happening in Northwestern Engineering's popular computer science course ...
While program advisors are available to assist you with academic issues, you are responsible for making certain that you understand and satisfy all requirements for graduation. Read on for some ...
Despite recent gains, California still lags behind 34 other states in the percentage of high schools that offer computer science classes, according to a new report released this week. “The California ...