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 ...
(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 ...
“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 ...
The school year is quickly approaching but learning has already begun for educators. As New York ramps up new computer science learning standards, some teachers are preparing to teach new classes for ...
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 ...
Technology can be powerful for learning and collaborating—as a computer science teacher, it’s what I live and breathe. And yet I also recognize that the most important community-building students do ...
Most teachers agree that computer science education is critical to students’ future success in the workplace, but not all teachers feel qualified to teach the subject, according to new research. The ...
Computer science has finally become an official subject for teacher education, a move that could help New York fill a gaping need for computer science instruction in public schools. The Board of ...
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 ...