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As 2019 comes to a close, CSTA would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the Computer Science Today, a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Thursday, Jan. 9.
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By Patrick Gleeson
From Jan. 24: After decades of largely ineffective attempts by American teachers to raise salaries and improve teaching conditions, American teachers have changed their ways. In 2018, they were organizing, striking, or simply leaving the profession. Until recently, polarized state governments have been unable or unwilling to address the problem. Parents are often unaware of the seriousness of the crisis, which could leave many American students without access to an effective education.
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By Angela Cleveland
From Nov. 27: The first week of December is nationally recognized in schools as Computer Science Education Week or "CSEdWeek." This is a week dedicated to providing students in all grade levels with opportunities to learn about computer science. Many websites offer entertaining and engaging ways to introduce algorithms, loops, conditionals, and other CS concepts to students. While hands-on coding activities foster a fun introduction and spark interest, many educators are looking for more ways to embed the value of CS into a school's physical environment and highlight how CS intersects with other content areas.
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By Bambi Majumdar
From Aug. 22: One recent change in education involves a multistate initiative to expand access to and diversity in K-12 computer science. 33 states have passed legislation to that effect in 2019, and about $42.5 million has been funded for this cause. Interest in computer science education is rising, as it should in the digital age. Stakeholders, from parents to policymakers, recognize the importance of this investment. Much of this success can be attributed to the Code.org Advocacy Coalition, which has worked hard at advocating the cause since 2013.
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By Angela Cleveland and Jennifer Correnti
From Aug. 1: Counselors are at the forefront of opening doors to opportunities for all students. It is crucial for educational leaders to recognize the impact and service school counselors have in every school community as stakeholders and embrace engaging educational environments that support pathways to sustainable and rewarding post-secondary opportunities. Counselors recognize that technology is changing every career. Engaging students and families in conversations about sustainable careers means talking about the intersection of computer science with every vocation.
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By Sheilamary Koch
From July 18: For the first time, the number of female college graduates in the labor force has surpassed that of their male counterparts, per a new Pew Research Center analysis of 2019 first-quarter data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yet, the number of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs remains steady and below 30%. To shed light on how we as educators can help shift these stats, I spoke with international educator and STEM author Erin Twamley. Here are some of her strategies that empower female students.
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By Brian Stack
From March 14: For at least the last decade, there has been a push in our profession nationally to find ways to engage more girls in STEM-related courses and careers. This push has not gone unnoticed to me in my own New Hampshire high school, where currently more than 50 percent of students enrolled in AP Calculus and 80 percent of students enrolled in AP Biology are girls. The statistics are similar for other high-level STEM courses. What's more, girls are performing as well, if not better, academically in these courses as boys.
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By Bambi Majumdar
From June 27: As the use of digital technology expands across the K-12 spectrum, newer tools like virtual reality (VR) are creating quite an impact. A slew of ed-tech companies have introduced VR apps that can transform the way we teach and learn by bringing vivid experiences to the classroom, which can attract and inspire young minds. VR-based lessons, virtual field trips, and immersive science labs all have immense potential to increase student engagement and performance and boost learning outcomes.
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By Julie Anne Wells
From April 25: Traditionally, technology has been associated with distraction in classrooms. If students are beating their high scores or texting their friends during class, they won’t listen or retain the lessons. But technology harnessed for the purpose of learning offers limitless potential for students. If students use technology as a tool rather than a toy, they can engage with the material they are learning more fully. While cellphones and laptops might still be up for debate, there are many new devices and platforms that encourage students to think critically and creatively on a daily basis. Here are a few key pieces of technology that are transforming classrooms in 2019.
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By Bambi Majumdar
From Oct. 3: The 2019 K-12 School Giants Report shows that many K-12 districts across the country are emphasizing hands-on, practical and personalized learning. As a result, 360-degree learning has emerged as one of the latest trends in K-12 education. A core concept for 360-degree learning is that surroundings and all aspects of students’ experiences impact education. Most of all, it considers how students engage with their fellow students, the subject matter, and how interactive these lessons can become.
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By Angela Cleveland and Stephen Sharp
From May 16: Today's educators recognize that they are not just teaching a subject; they are teaching life skills to students so they can successfully navigate academic, career, and social-emotional challenges as they arise. Integrating developmentally appropriate mental health and wellness strategies into all content area subjects is increasingly as commonplace as integrating study skills strategies.
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