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High school computer science classes might expand in Michigan–will that address equity issues?

August 16, 2024 by Alex Klaus, Chalkbeat

Under-resourced schools may struggle to offer high-quality computer science courses due to a lack of certified staff and equity divides.

In her two years of high school at Dearborn Public Schools’ Virtual K-12 school, rising junior Weaam AlAliyi has already learned about computer programming, understanding algorithms, and data…

Coding and Robotics

Friday 5: K-12 coding

February 23, 2024 by Laura Ascione

K-12 coding is beneficial to all students, whether or not they pursue STEM paths in college and the workforce.

K-12 coding can completely change learning for students, engaging reluctant learners and activating parts of the brain used for computational thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.

Newsline

VHS Learning Reveals New Commitment to CSforALL Movement

October 25, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – At the 2022 CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning announced its plans to further expand student access to computer science ... Read more

Coding and Robotics

How this teacher uses story coding to spark creativity and collaboration

December 7, 2022June 30, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Combining coding with literacy into an approach known as story coding offers a wide range of benefits for students across all subject areas.

When coding merges with storytelling, you have story coding, in which students use computational skills and design thinking as they demonstrate creativity across core curricular areas.

Newsline

Blackbird Releases K-12 Computer Science Pathway

July 14, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

PORTLAND, July 13, 2021 – Blackbird, bridging the gap in Computer Science curriculum, today announced the availability of their K-12 ... Read more

Ancillary

Free computer programming courses

March 27, 2020 by ESchool News

DataCamp for the Classroom offers free access to data science and analytics educators across the globe to all DataCamp content. ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

Early coding can greatly benefit students–here’s how one school does it

February 5, 2019January 24, 2019 by Laura Ascione

Coding for students and computer programming are slowly becoming part of the core curriculum in schools and districts across the U.S.--and some educators say the earlier students start…

Women in Technology Scholarship

March 9, 2017February 23, 2017 by Laura Ascione

StudySoup is offering a $1,000 Women in Technology Scholarship to an outstanding female student who is planning a career in ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

Students discover the power of coding

December 6, 2016 by ESchool Media Contributors

Got Code? This week students across the Rowland Unified School District, along with their families, are continuing their exploration of computer coding and programming by participating in Computer…

STEM & STEAM

How to choose the right programming language for students

December 15, 2015December 10, 2015 by By Frank Evans

With Hour of Code at hand, a look at how to choose the most appropriate programming language for every age.

STEM & STEAM

Innovative ways to get kids coding

February 18, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Along with an increased call for more science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) funding is a movement to boost computer science's visibility, due in part to the demand…

District Management

Meet our 2014 Tech-Savvy Superintendent Award winners

December 4, 2025January 29, 2014 by From eSchool News staff

One is a former Gates Foundation executive whose district uses computer programming to teach essential math skills. Another has advised the Federal Communications Commission on digital textbook use.…

STEM & STEAM

Computer Science Education Week: How will you participate?

May 6, 2019December 9, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a>@eSN_Laura</a>

Computer Science Education Week begins today, and the week is full of resources and events to help curriculum directors and educators integrate and implement computer science lessons. As…

Curriculum

Schools signing up for the Hour of Code

December 10, 2013November 12, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Have you signed up for the Hour of Code? If you haven't, chances are you know someone who has--more than 11,000 coding and computer science events are planned,…

High school computer science classes might expand in Michigan–will that address equity issues?

Friday 5: K-12 coding

VHS Learning Reveals New Commitment to CSforALL Movement

How this teacher uses story coding to spark creativity and collaboration

Blackbird Releases K-12 Computer Science Pathway

Free computer programming courses

Early coding can greatly benefit students–here’s how one school does it

Women in Technology Scholarship

Students discover the power of coding

How to choose the right programming language for students

Innovative ways to get kids coding

Meet our 2014 Tech-Savvy Superintendent Award winners

Computer Science Education Week: How will you participate?

Schools signing up for the Hour of Code

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

BBC Learning Hub Launches Walking with Dinosaurs Virtual Field Trip Resources

Four education innovators honored with the 2025 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education

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