Computer science education

FlagshipKansas.Tech Celebrates Five Years, Announces 2024 Board

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FlagshipKansas.Tech , a nonprofit organization focused on advancing Kansas as a hub for technology and innovation, is pleased to announce its 2024 board of directors and officers as it celebrates a milestone anniversary.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FlagshipKansas.Tech , a nonprofit organization focused on advancing Kansas as a hub for technology and innovation, is pleased to announce its 2024 board of directors and officers as it celebrates a milestone anniversary.
  • "FlagshipKansas.Tech is a catalyst for innovation to propel the Kansas tech industry forward," said Ben Sebree, Chair of the FlagshipKansas.Tech Board.
  • Additional members of the board include:
    Jonathan Wiersma, VP of Product and Marketing, TrueRoll
    Additionally, the advisory board was expanded significantly with 21 new members.
  • Our talented and diverse board will be an asset as we advocate on behalf of the Kansas tech industry."

2023 State of Computer Science Report Highlights Record Growth, Urgent Areas for Improvement

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SEATTLE, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance released the 2023 State of Computer Science Education.

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  • 2023 is the year of the largest growth in the percentage of high schools offering foundational computer science since 2018.
  • 57.5% of U.S. public high schools offer foundational computer science (up from 53% last year), but disparities in access persist.
  • More than $120 million was allocated for computer science in state budgets when this report was published in 2023, the most ever allocated in one year.
  • Statewide policies create a sustainable and equitable computer science education environment, and the ten policies recommended by the Code.org Advocacy Coalition have accelerated the availability of computer science opportunities across schools nationwide.

World’s Largest Digital Reading Platform Epic Announced as Official Reading Partner to the Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Epic , the world’s largest digital reading platform for kids, announced today a new partnership with the world-famous Scripps National Spelling Bee to further support its two million teachers and 60 million student subscribers.

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  • Epic , the world’s largest digital reading platform for kids, announced today a new partnership with the world-famous Scripps National Spelling Bee to further support its two million teachers and 60 million student subscribers.
  • "We are excited about the collaboration with the famed Scripps National Spelling Bee to nurture and promote a deep affection for reading," said Kevin Donahue, co-founder of Epic.
  • As the Bee’s official reading partner, Epic will provide:
    For schools: Discounted pricing for Epic School Plus, Epic’s newest offering.
  • Visit spellingbee.com for more information about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is administered on a not-for-profit basis by The E.W.

New Report Shows Disparities in Access to Computer Science Education Persist, Except in States Where Coursework is Required for Graduation

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

SEATTLE, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While the percentage of U.S. high schools offering foundational computer science coursework has increased year-over-year and over time, there remain significant gaps in access, particularly among historically underrepresented and underserved students, according to a report released today by Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance. However, states with a graduation requirement for computer science see stronger participation from groups historically underrepresented in computer science.

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  • However, states with a graduation requirement for computer science see stronger participation from groups historically underrepresented in computer science.
  • The annual report, the 2022 State of Computer Science Report commends the states that have adopted policies to ensure equitable access to computer science for all students and urges other states to follow suit.
  • 53% of U.S. high schools offer foundational computer science, an increase from 51% last year and 35% in 2018, but disparities in access persist.
  • The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) is a membership organization that supports and promotes the teaching of computer science.

ACT | The App Association Members Call on Congress to Empower Small Business Innovation and Growth

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

App Association members urge congressional action on the following topics:

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  • App Association members urge congressional action on the following topics:
    Broadband.
  • Members support Congress' recent attention to crypto-asset markets and believe the Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S. 4356) should move forward.
  • Members urge Congress to enhance resources at all levels of workforce development, including advancing the Computer Science Education for All Act (H.R.
  • About ACT | The App Association: The App Association represents more than 5,000 app makers and connected device companies in the mobile economy.

Oklahoma Christian University and BloomBoard Announce Innovative New Master's Degrees for K-12 Teacher Advancement using Micro-Credentials

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

COVID, and the resulting mix of remote and in-class learning, has been trying for educators and families across the country.

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  • COVID, and the resulting mix of remote and in-class learning, has been trying for educators and families across the country.
  • "These new on-the-job learning programs deliver on our goal to make modern instruction accessible," said John deSteiguer, President of Oklahoma Christian University.
  • Oklahoma Christian University is a higher learning community that transforms lives for Christian faith, scholarship and service.
  • BloomBoard offers micro-credential advancement pathways for educators to meaningfully improve their instructional practice and accelerate both their careers and their compensation.

Oklahoma Christian University and BloomBoard Announce New Initiative to Increase Access to K-12 Computer Science Education with Micro-credential-based Master's Degree

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Districts nationwide are scrambling to offer high-quality technology and computer science education at all grade levels.

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  • Districts nationwide are scrambling to offer high-quality technology and computer science education at all grade levels.
  • The online program focuses on the foundations of computer science, and computational thinking across content areas.
  • All coursework is aligned with the Computer Science Teachers Association's (CSTA) standards and the ISTE Standards for Computer Science Educators.
  • "Greater access to technology and computer science education in K12 schools should facilitate a more diverse and skilled workforce.

51% of High Schools in the U.S. Offer Computer Science Courses, but Disparities Persist

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Students who attend rural schools, urban schools, or schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students are less likely to have access to computer science.

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  • Students who attend rural schools, urban schools, or schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students are less likely to have access to computer science.
  • Rural schools, urban schools, and schools with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students continue to be less likely to offer computer science.
  • Fewer disparities exist in computer science participation for students in K8 than in high school and beyond: Female students make up 49% of the elementary students enrolled in computer science, 44% of the middle school students, and only 31% of high school students enrolled in foundational computer science.
  • The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) is a membership organization that supports and promotes the teaching of computer science.

Temasek Polytechnic Partners with Udacity® to Upskill Singapore Citizens and Residents as part of its National AI Strategy

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Monday, August 2, 2021

"We're thrilled to partner with Temasek Polytechnic to offer the best of Udacity to Singaporeans," said Gabe Dalporto, CEO of Udacity.

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  • "We're thrilled to partner with Temasek Polytechnic to offer the best of Udacity to Singaporeans," said Gabe Dalporto, CEO of Udacity.
  • "Temasek is at the forefront of Singapore's upskilling efforts, and we couldn't be more excited to contribute to the national transformation into an AI-equipped workforce."
  • "We were drawn to Udacity's real-world project-based learning method because it aligns with Temasek Polytechnic's own teaching philosophy," said John Leong, Director of Temasek SkillsFuture Academy at Temasek Polytechnic Singapore.
  • The TP/Udacity partnership furthers the goals of Singapore's National AI Strategy , launched in 2019 to deepen the country's use of AI technologies and transform the economy.

22 Women Graduate from Inaugural Perficient Bright Paths Program

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The first Bright Paths Program began in March at an online pop-up campus in Detroit in partnership with Strategic Education, Inc.s Hackbright Academy, a coding bootcamp and software engineering program designed for women.

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  • The first Bright Paths Program began in March at an online pop-up campus in Detroit in partnership with Strategic Education, Inc.s Hackbright Academy, a coding bootcamp and software engineering program designed for women.
  • We introduced the Bright Paths Program to create more equitable career opportunities through in-depth, hands on education opportunities in our global communities.
  • The sheer passion and creativity that each of these graduates brought to the Bright Paths Program is inspiring.
  • All told, 22 more women are working in the Detroit technology space, and we are excited for the launch of additional Bright Paths Program cohorts in the near future.