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Computer Science

Education news, analysis, and opinion about computer science curriculum & instruction, including coding, robotics, & artificial intelligence
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Science One Change That Can Get More Girls, 69´«Ã½ of Color Taking Computer Science
Making computer science classes a graduation requirement can be a powerful strategy.
Alyson Klein, October 22, 2024
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Assessment Letter to the Editor Are Advanced Placement Exams Becoming Easier?
A letter to the editor reflects on changes to the College Board's Advanced Placement exams over the years.
September 10, 2024
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Classroom Technology What Drones Are Doing to Deliver Better Student Engagement
Working with drones can motivate students, as well as teach skills like coding, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Alyson Klein, June 25, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence This AI Tool Cut One Teacher's Grading Time in Half. How It Works
An AI Tool to grade computer science assignments tended to mirror the assessments of experienced educators.
Alyson Klein, April 10, 2024
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Mathematics What the Research Says Ready or Not for an AI Economy: How U.S. 69´«Ã½ Stack Up
"Artificial intelligence has triggered a global talent race," an expert says, and American students lack the data skills for it.
Sarah D. Sparks, March 18, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence This District Hopes Seeing What AI Can Do Will Spur More 69´«Ã½ to Take Computer Science
Districts including Florida's Broward County put an AI twist on coding activities during an annual computer science event.
Alyson Klein, December 19, 2023
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69´«Ã½ creating programs while using laptop. Boy and girl learning coding in school. They are at desk in classroom.
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Mathematics Q&A This Educator Uses Coding and SEL to Make Math More Engaging
The idea is to help kids learn how to think, not just memorize, and collaborate with their peers.
Lauraine Langreo, November 14, 2023
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Curriculum Computer Science Courses Are on the Rise—But Girls Are Still Half as Likely to Take It
69´«Ã½ expanded the availability of foundational computer science classes, but stubborn gaps in access to those courses persist.
Alyson Klein, November 1, 2023
4 min read
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Teaching Profession What the Research Says States Are Calling for More Computer Science Classes. Now They Need the Teachers
New data finds that not enough teachers are being certified in computer science to meet the rising need.
Sarah D. Sparks, October 5, 2023
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69´«Ã½ practice digital animation in Skyline High School’s Computer Science and Technology Pathway.
69´«Ã½ practice digital animation in Skyline High School’s Computer Science and Technology Pathway.
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Curriculum This District Sees Big Benefits in Computer Science for All
Coding lessons begin as early as prekindergarten in the Mineola school district outside of New York City.
Alyson Klein, July 24, 2023
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College & Workforce Readiness What 3 After-School Programs Are Doing to Prepare Kids for the Future of Work
After-school programs offer flexibility and time for hands-on learning to explore careers.
Lauraine Langreo, July 17, 2023
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Senior Brings Rain Demaray works on a computer during a Senior Seminar Class at New Town High School. The course is aimed at having seniors become Choice Ready, a North Dakota state initiative.
North Dakota adopted computer science and cybersecurity standards in 2019. 69´«Ã½ must study either cybersecurity or computer science to graduate.
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Curriculum Should Cybersecurity Be a Graduation Requirement? This State Thinks So
North Dakota is requiring all students to study either cybersecurity or computer science content to graduate.
Alyson Klein, April 17, 2023
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69´«Ã½ attend a robotic class at Mineola High School in Mineola, New York, March 13, 2023.
69´«Ã½ attend a robotics class at Mineola High School in Mineola, N.Y., on March 13, 2023.
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Curriculum Few 69´«Ã½ Take Computer Science. This District Offers a Blueprint for Changing That
One New York district exposes its students to computer science from prekindergarten through high school.
Alyson Klein, March 27, 2023
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