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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% In addition, all courses include TEKS-aligned ELAR and Mathematics extensions. of total state employment.

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

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Economics is the study of how people make decisions, how we choose where to study and work, how we promote fairness in society and how our lives are shaped by market institutions and government policies,” says Dr Emil Temnyalov, an economist at the University of Technology Sydney. How does economics combine mathematics and social science?

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What Fields Are Included in STEM: A Comprehensive Overview

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In this article, we will delve into the fascinating worlds of Physics and Astronomy, Biology and Life Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Chemistry and Materials Science, as well as Computer Science and Information Technology. KEY TAKEAWAY What fields are included in STEM?

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Does academic success at school define your future?

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He then got a job through a government programme that was designed to give young people with no qualifications the chance to gain work experience and a college certificate. He worked in government then switched to a career researching government. This public policy changed my life,” he says. After this, Al never looked back.

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Contending with the Unintended Consequences of History: Revisiting Brown v. Board of Education and the Need for Systemic Change in K-12 Education

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The biases are notably stark if schools are divided out by minority enrollment, as public middle and high schools with more than 50 percent White students have only 2 percent of mathematics teachers and 1 percent of science teachers that are Black ( National Center for Science & Engineering Statistics ).

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Can you trust what you see online?

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For example, in 2019, a deepfake social media profile successfully infiltrated Washington DC’s political circle and connected with top government officials. The future of cybersecurity, therefore, relies not only on computer scientists, but also social scientists, to create an inclusive and accessible internet.

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Cyber security for the AI age

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Every year, the numbers get worse and show that we are far from being able to mitigate and contain the numerous cyber threats that target both industry and government,” says Burcu. She enjoys understanding users’ backgrounds and cultures, and unpicking the complex systems that govern our interactions with technology.