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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

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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

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However, many educators have difficulty finding effective ways to integrate STEM across the curriculum, attract diverse learners and connect with real-world challenges. The STEM+CS team develops every opportunity from a lens of inclusion and accessibility for all.

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Tech Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024

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There’s always been something mystically cerebral about people in technical professions like engineering, science, and mathematics. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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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. In addition, all courses include TEKS-aligned ELAR and Mathematics extensions.

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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

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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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6 Ways Teacher-authors Protect Their Online Privacy

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we have a access to our income streams on our digital devices. Any moderately-talented hacker can access your computer’s webcam and microphone remotely. DuckDuckGo is a powerful ad-free internet search engine that collects no personal data on you, which means it sells nothing. DuckDuckGo. 2-step Authentication.