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Top 5 Reasons Why Kids Should Learn Python

Ask a Tech Teacher

The community support makes it very easy for kids to learn computer science with Python. For instance, Matplotlib is used for plotting charts and graphs; SciPy for engineering applications, science, and mathematics; Beautiful Soup for HTML parsing and XML and NumPy for scientific computing.

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

Futurum

“On one hand, we build mathematical models, we conduct statistical analyses, and we run computer simulations,” says Emil. “On On the other, we need good communication skills to write policy papers or communicate with stakeholders in government and in industry, and we also need a lot of creativity to develop novel approaches to solve problems.”

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Tennessee network focused on “kindergarten to jobs” pipeline

STEMx

To continue teacher growth and exploration of STEM and computer science, we are transitioning our professional development sessions from in-person workshops to virtual learning experiences. Q: Your future priorities include the expansion of computer science education, rural STEM education and STEM designated schools in your state.