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CSTA
CSTA 2020 is set for July 13–14, but the deadline to receive a CSTA 2020 Swag Box with your registration is this Monday! During the registration process, select whether you would like to receive your swag box and provide your mailing address. We can't wait to see you in July!
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CSTA
Equity in computer science education is at the core of CSTA's work and that will only be possible in a world where Black Lives Matter. The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDade at the hands of police are the most recent in an unconscionably long list that began in 1619. We see the effects of systemic racism throughout our society, and we see it in our schools and classrooms, where our current systems and structures deny Black students the opportunity to access and persist in computer science.
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Education DIVE
Education leaders and organizations joined others Monday in condemning a Minneapolis police officer's killing of a black man last week while urging students and community members to refrain from contributing to the wave of violence that continued to spread over the weekend.
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By Brian Stack (commentary)
 As our nation prepares to enter a third month of altered operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, an alarming reality is starting to give rise amongst policymakers, educators, and parents alike: When it comes to equity, many schools and school systems may in fact be worse off than they may have originally thought, and it will get worse before it gets better.
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Small Business Trends
Women are earning more degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields than ever before. However, it is still much lower than the number of men. The Executives' Club of Chicago is looking to close that gap with its annual Women in Technology Forum event. Titled, Fostering Girls in STEM to be Women in Tech, the event will focus on engaging young girls in STEM education and prepare them for studies and careers in technology.
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Learn how to teach Coding and Computational Thinking online and at your own pace using LEGO, VEX, and Arduino robots from researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Academy. The certification you earn serves as evidence for up to 36 Continuing Education Credits. Click here to learn more and enroll.
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Meet Tanya Anderson, a junior high science teacher from Lisle, Illinois. She is passionate about aerospace/STEM topics and says students respond well to that enthusiasm. Anderson, a former Civil Air Patrol Teacher of the Year, loves introducing her students to new educational experiences, such as the ready-to-fly drone or robotic arm she received from the CAP STEM Kit program.
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Cheddar
Bill Nye, The Science Guy, is working with Toshiba and the National Science Teachers Association to honor the winners of this year's science contest ExploraVision. The scientist joins Cheddar to discuss inspiring young individuals, STEM education, and climate change.
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Introducing Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science and Coding in One Big Fat Notebook, a brand-new addition to the middle-grade series that has millions of copies in print. To learn more about this invaluable resource, click here for a sample chapter, standards alignment, 50% off your order, and more!
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The Stanford Daily
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, thousands of people spanning every time zone were captivated by the prospect of a manageable challenge — why does Karel keep crashing? Stanford's CS 106A course had virtually opened its doors to more than 10,000 students from 144 countries for a free, one-time initiative: Code in Place.
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WITI-TV
For most kids, school is almost out for summer, but with the coronavirus outbreak causing an abrupt end to in-person learning, some families are looking for ways to keep their kids' minds engaged with meaningful and productive activities. "We have received lots of inquiries from those who have been affected," said Shaun McAlmont, president of Career Learning Solutions at K-12, Inc. "Families who never really considered a virtual education are now calling because this situation is so extreme."
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EdSurge (commentary)
Parenting is a tough job in the best of circumstances. And if you're anything like me, it's been even harder in the age of COVID-19. The shift to remote learning has been a big adjustment for my kids. And, to be honest, it's been challenging for their parents too. Every day their mother and I wake up to teacher emails cataloging overdue assignments and a Google Classroom page brimming with new ones.
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Tech & Learning
Supporting the emotional well-being of your school community can be a challenge even in the best of circumstances — but in these difficult times, this task may seem even more daunting. Here is the No. 1 Rule that I share with teachers, parents and students: Give yourself grace. We are all doing the best we can as we navigate these uncharted waters. We will make mistakes, we will learn from them and we will get better.
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Our online MS in Applied Computer Science program provides individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue software development. Students taking two courses per semester, 6 credit hours per semester (including summer semesters), may complete the program in two years.
Learn more at westga.edu/cs
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Apple’s App Development with Swift Level 1 certification prepares students to succeed in the booming app economy. Students will stand out to prospective employers and teachers will be recognized for helping students obtain high-paying jobs.
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eSchool News
Budgets. Student outcomes. Constituent communications. Previously, these were key elements in developing a strategic technology plan. And while those issues are still important, school and district leaders must now factor in that schools may never function the same way again.
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THE Journal
How can states support their schools' efforts to deliver digital learning? That's the topic of a new report from SETDA, the State Educational Technology Directors Association, an organization for technology leaders at state levels. The report defined digital learning as "any learning powered by technology," whether inside or outside of the classroom.
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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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