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The Advocate
There are lots of important reasons for teaching K-12/pre-university students computer science. Providing the first step towards ultimately becoming a computing professional is just one, which applies to a minority of the students; for most it is an important life skill that they will use as citizens and in whatever jobs they have. But some — hopefully more as we teach more computer science in schools — go on to become computer professionals. So it may be interesting to share some insights into what their prospective employers are looking for.
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Inside Higher Ed
For decades, researchers have tried to boost the very low success rates of first-generation, low-income and underserved minority students in STEM education in college. Yet while more students from these groups have been entering colleges and pursuing STEM majors, the vast majority still are not earning STEM degrees. According to recent statistics, only 29 percent of Latinx students, 25 percent of Native American students and 22 percent of black students complete a STEM degree within six years.
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The Associated Press via Education Week
Emma Bunch and Brendan Wilson smiled at a computer screen as they played a game in the Glasgow Middle School library — but this game was unique in that Bunch, an eighth-grader, coded it last semester. The game is called "Money Makers," Bunch said. "You basically press these two buttons on the circuit board to make more money.
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The Kansas City Times
The district will begin offering a computer science program with more computer science courses next fall at Harrisonville High School, Harrisonville Middle School and Cass Career Center. The high school will add an additional computer science course the following year. In addition, the district will decrease preschool offerings for 3-year-olds but expand the early childhood program for 4-year-olds. The older students are more ready for formalized instruction, according to district officials, and the change allows educators to focus their efforts on preparing students for kindergarten.
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Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Wyoming Department of Education staff heard some pushback from the State Board of Education during its meeting Thursday regarding the state's proposed new K-12 computer science standards. Many members of the board called the standards overwhelmingly complex. Trustee Sue Belish raised concerns about whether educators would be able to adequately meet the standards suggested by the department, which include instruction beginning in kindergarten.
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EdScoop
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced an $8.7 million investment in computer science classes and teacher training for K-12 schools as part of the state's commitment to STEM education and emerging technology jobs.
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EdSurge
When Ayanna met Cozmo the robot, both she and the robot lit up. "It was like she met a new best friend," her Boys and Girls Club teacher James Carter said. "They just clicked." And when Cozmo said her name, "she was so excited she didn't know what to do with herself."Even better, it was Ayanna who had programmed Cozmo to say it.
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By: Patrick Gleeson (commentary)
 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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The Associated Press
It's 1 o'clock on a Wednesday afternoon in Wallingford, Connecticut, and about 20 children are watching a screen at the front of the room as they take turns navigating challenges and collecting virtual currency to unlock powers, outfits and pets for their characters. The game they're playing has some similarities to the online battle game "Fortnite." But the kids aren't fighting one another — they're racking up points for participation and good behavior in their classroom at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School, where their teacher is presenting a home economics lesson with help from Classcraft, a fantasy-themed educational program.
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eSchool News
Today, education is far more flexible and collaborative than a generation ago, and technology is key in enabling teachers to quickly adapt lesson plans to suit the moment's activity. Having multiple screens that a teacher or student can wirelessly project to, along with the ability to switch between sources in seconds, means that teachers aren't tied to the front of the classroom any more. They are free to roam around to small groups, to see what students are working on simultaneously, and to call attention to particularly high-quality work or ideas that challenge and stimulate.
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ACM, the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. CSTA appreciates ACM's ongoing support!
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