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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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10 Best US Colleges for Computer Science

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If you’re a senior in HS looking to continue your tech education, we have a list of the ten best colleges that will help you perfect your skills: 10 Best Colleges in the USA to Study Computer Science. Computer Science is a desirable degree for many students as it has great prospects and is linked to innovation in technology.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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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 initial training and implementation focused on these teachers providing feedback on tool integration.

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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. This is the foundation of building a growth mindset when they approach any new subject.

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Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Computer Science

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Let’s talk about these frameworks and how they can be applied to teaching computer science. PCK in Computer Science Since computer science (CS) is a relatively new subject in K-12 settings, every CS teacher is at a different place in their journey. What is Content Knowledge?

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Can Affordable Computing Education Bridge the Global Digital Divide?

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Founded in the United Kingdom, the Raspberry Pi Foundation set out to inspire young people to study computer science by inventing a programmable computer for the price of a textbook. If you can persuade a government or an education system to put computer science in the curriculum, that's great.

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Competitive Coders Are the Future of Esports and the Rising Stars of Computer Science

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The RPG-like gameplay is paired with a scaffolded curriculum and teaching resources to guide learners through mastery of foundational programming concepts before moving on to more complex coding,” explains Charlotte Cheng, CodeCombat’s Lead Curriculum Developer. Scaffolded curriculum provides a clear path for young learners.