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The Advocate (commentary)
Amy Fox, a contributor for CSTA's The Advocate, writes: "Change with growth is inevitable. And here at CSTA growth abounds! We are very excited to share some changes with you regarding our publication, The Advocate. As Board Liaison to the Publications Committee, I have the honor of sharing these changes with you."
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The State Journal
Students in West Virginia schools will have the opportunity to learn age-appropriate computer science curriculum taught by trained teachers thanks to a partnership that will provide instructors with quality professional development. West Virginia teachers and schools will have access to free professional computer science education through a collaborative effort between the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in STEM Education and the West Virginia Department of Education, CodeWV.
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eSchool News
Education initiatives are continually adapting to new trends, policies and opportunities. Yet, funding is a consistent roadblock when teachers and administrators attempt to expand the resources — especially the STEM resources — available in the classroom. When applying for special grants, the amount of money awarded, application requirements and time during the school year are all demands placed on educators.
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WLOX-TV
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would require Mississippi's K-12 public schools to offer computer science courses. State Senator Scott Delano, who authored the bill, is here to talk about it.
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Unity software is one of the most in-demand tech skills and has one of the highest forecasted growth rates, at over 39% over the next two years, according to Burning Glass research. And you can help your students certify on it. Learn More.
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The 74
Virtual reality has long opened up windows for corporate training and consumer entertainment. But what about education? What about opportunities to create experiences for rural students in science, technology, engineering and math? Those were the questions that Mike Cuales, owner of LEVR Studios and creative director of North Carolina State University's distance learning program, looked to answer in a three-part pilot program that brought VR STEM experiences into middle school classrooms.
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Daily Trojan
With sleeping bags, energy drinks and laptops in tow, the attendees of AthenaHacks stream onto USC's campus from all across the country every year to hunker down on a weekend technology project. They form small teams and attend workshops led by industry sponsors on tools to build virtual reality experiences, mobile apps and more. They listen to speakers, pitch their projects and win prizes, components of a typical hackathon. What's not typical is that all of them — the organizers, guest speakers and participants — are women.
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Schools Week
A science and engineering fair for school pupils due to be held in Birmingham this week has been cancelled because of coronavirus. Organizers of the Big Bang U.K. young scientists and engineers fair, which was due to take place at the National Exhibition Center, said cancellation was the "most appropriate decision to take at this time."
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Demand for skilled cybersecurity talent continues to outstrip supply, with estimates of 3.5 million unfilled positions by 2021. EC Council Associate, ECA, Certification is the starting point for a career in cybersecurity. ECA qualifies strengths, skills, and readiness of aspiring professionals, leading to a career in the highly lucrative Information Security industry. Click here to receive a free practice test voucher!
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The Citizen
A large percentage of students taking Advanced Placement computer science courses at McIntosh High are female, and this is why the College Board, a nonprofit organization that oversees the administration of college entrance exams, has awarded the school the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award. Out of 20,000 schools that offer AP courses in the nation, only 818 received the award, placing McIntosh among the four percent of schools being recognized for the steps they are taking to reach gender parity in computer science education.
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eSchool News
If we have the ability to help make a student's dreams come true, what’s stopping us from doing so?
That’s something I wondered when I was a high school student, because in my town, I wasn’t able to compete in a FIRST Robotics competition until I was in ninth grade. Of course, I was grateful I had that opportunity at all – so many students still don’t – but I knew that had I participated sooner, I would have benefited from earlier exposure to the important STEM skills robotics can teach.
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UTeach Computer Science has received generous funding from the U.S. Department of Education to provide 160 teachers with free project-based, College Board–endorsed curriculum and professional development, plus $1000 stipends. Apply now!
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EducationDIVE
Adaptability is a competitive advantage, Chris Swain, a product designer, entrepreneur and lecturer at the University of Southern California, tells the young men and women gathered for his presentation.
“How often are we not getting what we want out of the world?” he asks them. “Every single day.”
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