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Computer Science is Growing in K-12 Schools, But Access Doesn’t Equal Participation

ED Surge

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. Girls, for instance, make up just one-third of high school computer science students nationally.

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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. Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t.

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

ED Surge

Players must program a backend strategy and use their coding and problem-solving skills to outsmart competitors. Students can start as early as upper elementary school with programs like Ozaria , a narrative adventure game that sets a foundation of core computer science (CS) concepts.

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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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Connecting STEAM Education and Computer Science

Ellipsis Education

Da Vinci is a prime example of someone who mastered both art and science. In this blog, we take a closer look at the connections between art and STEM (called STEAM education), and we explore how to integrate art into computer science. Computer science is very logical and has rules in the way things operate.

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Best Computer Science Summer Camps For Students

The Maker Mom

A computer science camp is the perfect educational opportunity for a young techie. By starting young and building excitement around computer science, you’ll give your children a great foundation and head start for college. They also teach UX design, game design, and computer science as some of the main topics.

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Should CS Be Required in High School?

Ellipsis Education

English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education are common high school graduation requirements - even if students do not intend to pursue these subjects after high school. Has the time come to update these requirements and add computer science to the mix? Should CS Be Required High School?