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Schools Now Have Access to AI Guidance Toolkit Released by Education Leaders and Tech Experts

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Parent, School, Student, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, Cosnes-et-Romain, International Society, Literacy, Digital Promise, PACE, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, ETS, Code.org, Policy, South Dakota Department of Education, Ceibal project, UNESCO, International Society for Technology in Education, Khan Academy, Medical device, Management, Education, AI

SEATTLE, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TeachAI, an initiative led by Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, and the World Economic Forum, launched an AI Guidance for Schools toolkit to help education systems globally address gaps in AI guidance and policy. This resource was co-authored by Code.org, CoSN, Digital Promise, European EdTech Alliance, and PACE with input and review from policymakers, school leaders, teachers and leading tech organizations.

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  • TeachAI released an AI Guidance for Schools toolkit to support the urgent need for guidance on the safe, effective, and responsible use of AI in schools
    SEATTLE, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TeachAI, an initiative led by Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, and the World Economic Forum, launched an AI Guidance for Schools toolkit to help education systems globally address gaps in AI guidance and policy.
  • "Harnessing the potential of AI for Los Angeles Unified schools is a journey, and the AI Guidance for Schools toolkit is a valuable resource," said Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho.
  • The AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit recommends seven principles for crafting AI guidance:
    Purpose: Use AI to help all students achieve educational goals.
  • The AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit equips students and educators for AI challenges, fostering digital self-determination," Leandro Folgar, President of Ceibal, Government of Uruguay.

Blackbird Releases K-12 Computer Science Pathway

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Articles, Computing, Education, Programming games, Standards-based education, Code.org, Computer Science Teachers Association, Common Core State Standards Initiative, Blackbird, Computer science

PORTLAND, Ore., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbird , bridging the gap in Computer Science curriculum, today announced the availability of their K-12 Computer Science Pathway , designed to help school districts prepare students with the computer programming skills necessary to enter the workforce or continue their education at the university level.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbird , bridging the gap in Computer Science curriculum, today announced the availability of their K-12 Computer Science Pathway , designed to help school districts prepare students with the computer programming skills necessary to enter the workforce or continue their education at the university level.
  • Designed specifically for districts who have not yet implemented a comprehensive computer science course pathway, Blackbird's pathway highlights tools and lessons from Code.org , Blackbird's own intermediate code education platform, and the College Board.
  • To download Blackbird's K-12 Computer Science Pathway, please visit: www.BlackbirdCode.com/pathways
    "This pathway was designed to enable students to graduate High School with the computer programming skills necessary to enter the workforce, or continue their education at the university level," said Mike Lynch, Director of Education, Blackbird.
  • Blackbird's curriculum guides students through coding lessons aligned with standards identified in the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core State Standards for Math and English as well as the Computer Science Teachers Association Computer Science standards.

.Tech Domains Partners with Code.org & Domain Industry Giants to Bridge the Widening Gender & Race Gap in Computer Science

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Computing, Computer companies, Code.org, Technology, Radix, Microsoft, Software

"\n"The fields of software, computing, and computer science are historically plagued by stark underrepresentation by gender, race, ethnicity, geography, and family income," said Hadi Partovi, Code.org CEO and co-founder.

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  • "\n"The fields of software, computing, and computer science are historically plagued by stark underrepresentation by gender, race, ethnicity, geography, and family income," said Hadi Partovi, Code.org CEO and co-founder.
  • .TECH is owned and operated by Radix, one of the world\'s largest registries for new domain extensions.
  • Our vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science as part of their core K-12 education.
  • Code.org is supported by generous donors including Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, the Infosys Foundation, Google and many more.\n'

Tynker Endorsed by College Board for New AP®Computer Science Curricula

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Computing, Computer science education, Computer engineering, Education, Articles, Tynker, AP Computer Science, Curriculum, College Board, Computer science, Code.org

The new curricula have been endorsed by the College Board, the not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success at over 6,000 member institutions.\n"The College Board is proud of our work to engage more students particularly students from underrepresented backgrounds in computer science education.

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  • The new curricula have been endorsed by the College Board, the not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success at over 6,000 member institutions.\n"The College Board is proud of our work to engage more students particularly students from underrepresented backgrounds in computer science education.
  • Tynker\'s AP Computer Science curricula were created with the goal of increasing adoption of computer science education in schools.
  • "\nTynker\'s AP Computer Science Principles curriculum introduces students to the central ideas of computer science and prepares them for the AP CS Principles Exam.
  • "\nBoth Tynker AP curricula are designed for first-time computer science students with no prior coding experience and have no prerequisites beyond Algebra I.

C Spire Foundation commits $1 million to help fund computer science education

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Articles, Science and technology, Education, Computer science education, Code.org, AP Computer Science, C Spire, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The C Spire Foundation made a $1 million commitment Thursday to assist school districts across Mississippi with implementing computer science programs in the classroom.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The C Spire Foundation made a $1 million commitment Thursday to assist school districts across Mississippi with implementing computer science programs in the classroom.
  • One of the primary objectives of the C Spire Foundation is to support community efforts to improve educational opportunities in Mississippi, especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
  • In 2019, only 327 students took the AP computer science exam according to code.org, a STEM education advocacy group.
  • C Spire has worked closely with lawmakers to refine the legislation that would help make computer science available in all schools fully by the 2024-2025 academic year.

Mimeo Builds a One-Stop Print Storefront for A+ College Ready

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Articles, Code.org, Education, Teacher, Educational technology

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mimeo, the global provider of online managed print and content distribution, announces a newly launched Marketplace storefront for A+ College Ready.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mimeo, the global provider of online managed print and content distribution, announces a newly launched Marketplace storefront for A+ College Ready.
  • Through the storefront, A+ College Ready's network of teachers can have printed course materials delivered straight to their homes, easing the transition to virtual training sessions.
  • A+ College Ready is a non-profit organization and regional partner for code.org that is dedicated to improving college preparedness for Alabama's middle and high school students through teachers' training.
  • A+ College Ready provided teachers with early access to digital curricular modules; however, many missed having printed, in-hand copies of the materials.

The 7th Annual Bloxy Awards Brings 4 Million Concurrent Players Together on Roblox

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Philanthropy, Entertainment, Technology, Software, Foundation, Internet, Electronic Games, Windows games, Online games, Free online games, Video gaming, Roblox, Software, Video games, Code.org, David Baszucki

Roblox, a global online platform bringing more than 120 million people together through play, announced today the results from the 7th annual Bloxy Awards, a celebration of the passion, talent, and creativity of the Roblox community.

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  • Roblox, a global online platform bringing more than 120 million people together through play, announced today the results from the 7th annual Bloxy Awards, a celebration of the passion, talent, and creativity of the Roblox community.
  • At its peak, nearly 4 million concurrent players were on the Roblox platform, including more than 600,000 players and creators watching the awards ceremony unfold in real-time within the Bloxy experience, while helping raise money for two non-profit organizations: Make-A-Wish and Code.org.
  • My heart is so full to be a part of celebrating Roblox creators and this amazing community, said Leah Ashe, Roblox Video Star and Bloxy Awards co-host.
  • The Bloxy Awards show will play every hour inside the Bloxy experience on Roblox between now and March 31st.

Sauce Labs Helps Code.org Ensure Flawless Digital Experiences for Millions During Annual Hour of Code Campaign

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Monday, December 9, 2019
Sauce Labs, Code.org, Cloud applications, salesforce.com, Computer companies, Computing, Digital technology

Sauce Labs provides Code.org with the automated testing capabilities essential to ensuring a flawless experience for the students and teachers across the world who engage with the organizations digital computer science curriculum, including the annual Hour of Code campaign taking place this week.

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  • Sauce Labs provides Code.org with the automated testing capabilities essential to ensuring a flawless experience for the students and teachers across the world who engage with the organizations digital computer science curriculum, including the annual Hour of Code campaign taking place this week.
  • For example, with the help of extensive testing on the Sauce Labs platform, Code.org launched a new tutorial for Hour of Code 2019 called AI for Oceans .
  • Testing on the Sauce Labs cloud helps ensure our learning platform can provide access to as many students as possible, particularly in schools and countries with limited resources.
  • Sauce Labs is a privately held company funded by Toba Capital, Salesforce Ventures, Centerview Capital Technology, IVP, Adams Street Partners and Riverwood Capital.

Accenture Celebrates Five Years of Working with Code.org to Empower Students with Hour of Code Activities

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Monday, December 9, 2019
Software, Networks, Philanthropy, Data management, Training, Consumer, Technology, Other Education, Primary, Secondary, Teens, Education, Foundation, Other Technology, Service companies, Code.org, Consulting, Business, Accenture, Cebu

Last year our people led events that helped more than 100,000 students learn to code.

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  • Last year our people led events that helped more than 100,000 students learn to code.
  • In Cebu City, Philippines, Accenture is conducting an Hour of Code session for persons with disabilities.
  • Accenture people in Spain will be leading events in 40 schools across the country throughout December, reaching more than 2,400 students.
  • To learn more about or participate in Hour of Code activities, visit Accenture.com/hourofcode or code.org , or follow the conversation at #MakeAGreaterGood.

Amazon’s Future Engineer Program Now Funding Computer Science Courses for More Than 2,000 High Schools in Underserved Communities Across the Country, Benefitting More Than 100,000 Students

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Monday, October 21, 2019
Children, Primary, Secondary, Education, Technology, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Other Technology, Training, Consumer, Teens, Other Education, Code.org, AP Computer Science, Amazon, Amazon in the Community

Benefitting more than 100,000 high school students, from Nenana, Alaska to Washington, D.C., Amazon is funding full-year Intro and AP computer science courses, primarily for public Title I schools that have never offered AP computer science courses before.

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  • Benefitting more than 100,000 high school students, from Nenana, Alaska to Washington, D.C., Amazon is funding full-year Intro and AP computer science courses, primarily for public Title I schools that have never offered AP computer science courses before.
  • Amazon Future Engineer is a four-part, childhood-to-career program that works to inspire and educate 10 million children and young adults each year from underserved and underrepresented communities to try computer science.
  • Amazon Future Engineer provides access to computer science courses in more than 2,000 schools through its curriculum providers Edhesive and Code.org.
  • The Amazon Future Engineer high schools will receive funding from Amazon to offer Intro & AP computer science courses.