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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

ED Surge

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. By 2021, 91 percent of schools in New York City offered computer science (up from 76 percent in 2019).

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

ED Surge

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. The STEM+CS team develops every opportunity from a lens of inclusion and accessibility for all.

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CoderZ Launches New TEKS Aligned Computer Science Curriculum for Grades 3-8

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About CoderZ’s Commitment to Computer Science in Texas Demand for skilled STEM occupations is growing rapidly around the country, and especially in Texas where the government estimates these roles will make up 10.5% of total state employment.

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Cyber Security and CS Education

Computer Science Teacher

Way back in time, cybersecurity was all about controlling access to the computer in the locked room with the raised floor. We spent a lot of design time on our various OS subsystems to make sure that access was verified and that people could only access what they were authorized to access. Someone broke in anyway.

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Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft at #CSTA2022

Computer Science Teacher

Amazon and the Amazon Future Engineer Program Amazon had one of the large end cap booths with a lot of people and materials. Their main emphasis was the Amazon Future Engineers program. This program offers curriculum for all levels of K-12 as well as resources and opportunities for teachers. It’s a lot. And swings!

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Engineers of the Future! See Yourself in Tomorrow with Amazon Future Engineer!

CoderZ

In these communities and districts, it is not uncommon for STEM classes to be taught without proper access to school labs, computers, and Internet access. Enter, the Amazon Future Engineer. Access to STEM for All with Amazon Future Engineer. The post Engineers of the Future!

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Student-Centered Computing: Teaching Computer Science Using Culturally Authentic Practices

National Science Foundation

Though women were once at the forefront of developing the disciplines of computer programming and software engineering (Berkeley School of Information, 2021), the computer science (CS) workforce in the US for the past three decades has become a field of mostly White and Asian men.