How to teach K-12 coding without computers
Teaching K-12 coding without computers may seem like a daunting task, but it can be a powerful way to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science…
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Make This the Summer of STEM
Looking for fun hands-on materials for your summer program? Pitsco’s Summer Solution Guide offers flexible, affordable, ready-to-use STEAM and ... Read more
5 fast and fun Hour of Code resources
As each year passes, it becomes more clear that the skills students build through STEM activities like coding can contribute to their professional success--even if they don't enter…
Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger
More policymakers are prioritizing computer science education, recognizing the vital role it and other STEM subjects plays in helping students develop workplace-ready skills.
VHS Learning Among 136 Organizations Committed to Advancing Computer Science Education through CSforALL
Boston – At the eighth annual CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning has once again made a CSforALL national commitment to advance computer ... Read more
The Complete Guide to Computer Science Education for Elementary Classrooms
Introducing computer science at the elementary level gives young learners a strong foundation for the future. By learning tech skills ... Read more
3 keys to success when introducing robotics to young learners
In my role as the school library media specialist and enrichment teacher at Garfield Elementary School, I was researching student-centered robotics products for K-2 students last year when…
5 ways online coding programs prep students for success
When our middle school started offering a robotics course to its students this year, it was a pretty big deal. I’d used a gamified coding platform in my…
How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun
After the state of New Jersey revised its computer science standards in 2020, I was part of a professional learning community tasked with helping educators in all subjects…
High school computer science classes might expand in Michigan–will that address equity issues?
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…
Friday 5: K-12 computer science trends
K-12 computer science is essential, not just for students who may pursue computer science or STEM fields in college or the workforce. Computer science principles give students critical…
Teacher Shortage Solutions for Computer Science and CTE
The lack of computer science technology educators in middle schools continues to be a genuine crisis, especially considering the critical ... Read more
Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades
With 24,000 students, Springfield Public Schools is usually among the three largest school districts in Massachusetts. Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools and a total of…
Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!
Research shows that young students learn STEAM and Computer Science best with hands-on, playful experiences. Meet KIBO, the screen-free robot, ... Read more
RobotLAB Inks Landmark Robotics Partnership with American Samoa Department of Education
DALLAS, TX – RobotLAB, an award-winning robotics integrator that delivers impactful technological innovations and solutions for educators and business owners ... Read more
The State of Computer Science report reveals progress and challenges in U.S. education
The 7th annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States dropped today. It provides an update on national ... Read more
The advent of AI
What’s better than watching a lively and substantive conversation thread develop on LinkedIn as a result of your recent posting ... Read more
KinderLab Robotics Debuts AI Curriculum for Young Learners
Waltham, MA – KinderLab Robotics, a leader in educational STEAM robotics for grades pre-K–5, has launched Thinking with KIBO: Introducing ... Read more
How to integrate a computer science curriculum into K-5 classrooms
Computer science is so much more than just coding. It builds foundational and transferable skills, such as logistical deduction, critical and computational thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving. Most importantly,…
CodeHS Launches Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use Computer Science Curriculum for Elementary
Chicago, Illinois – The significance of computer science education in schools is growing exponentially as it empowers children with the ... Read more
Ellipsis Education Launches the Curriculum Delivery Platform
CARMEL, Ind. – Ellipsis Education, a leader in computer science curriculum for K-12 education, has launched the Curriculum Delivery Platform ... Read more
GameMaker Introduces Free Space Rocks Tutorial for Schools and Educators
Dundee, Scotland — GameMaker, the fast and friendly cross-platform game development engine, has introduced Space Rocks – a comprehensive new ... Read more
Certiport Recognizes Washington Teacher as Educator of the Year
Salt Lake City — Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate ... Read more
From inspiration to impact: Attracting women to STEM
The number of women working in STEM jobs has increased 31 percent over the past decade, but women continue to be outnumbered by men in some of the…
3 ways teachers can navigate the evolving field of computer science
As recently as a decade or two ago, technology education consisted of typing, learning to draft emails, or doing a little work in a spreadsheet. Learning those skills…
Can we make STEM more accessible for girls?
In the U.S., the workforce is pretty evenly split between men and women, but in STEM fields men make up 73 percent of the workforce to women’s 27 percent. Why?
4 resources to differentiate computer science instruction
Differentiating instruction is not a new approach to bridging the varying learning styles of students with different backgrounds and learning abilities.
North Dakota to require computer science for all K-12 students
North Dakota has become the first state to require computer science and cybersecurity education for all K-12 students.
Codelicious Renames Itself Ellipsis Education to Reflect Curricula Beyond Coding
CARMEL, Ind. – Codelicious, a leader in computer science curriculum for K-12 education, has changed its name to Ellipsis Education ... Read more
Cybersecurity and Computer Science certification for any educator
MindSpark is addressing the shortage of educators qualified to teach STEM and Computer Science. Our STEMpath graduate certificate upskills educators ... Read more
Building Resilience in STEM – A Whitepaper from VEX Robotics
Making mistakes and iterating to solve problems are an important part of STEM and Computer Science learning. Students respond to ... Read more
How to deal with the STEM situation
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: What is computer science education lacking?; Why educational robotics is a critical STEM learning tool; and STEM…
What is computer science education lacking?
The evolving needs of the IT workforce are constantly discussed--even people who are far from it understand the constantly growing needs for computer science. And yet, U.S. high…
How robots and our school’s buddy program bring computer science to life
Coding and robots are both natural tools for encouraging collaboration in the classroom. At Sewickley Academy, we have taken that collaboration to the next level by having Grade…
Teaching CS with Robots from VEX Robotics
Educational robotics can be an effective tool to meet the dual challenges of computer science pedagogy and equity. Learning computer ... Read more
How computer science education bridges the digital divide
Amid the havoc that the pandemic wreaked on our lives, there were important lessons to be learned. It proved that people skilled with technology could navigate and succeed,…
Computer science classes have an equity issue–some NYC educators are trying to change that
Computer science teacher Shanua Newton-Rodriguez is hoping to lead by example. A woman of color who grew up in the Bronx, she wants to see more students who look…
CoderZ Launches New Code Farm Coding and Robotics Course for Grades Four Through Six
DERRY, N.H. – When young students learn coding, they hone skills – such as computational thinking and collaboration – that ... Read more
The ups and downs of girls in STEM
In the US, the workforce is pretty evenly split between men and women, but in STEM fields men make up 73 percent of the workforce to women’s 27…
Give teachers ownership to make computer science a success
Well-intended computer science initiatives are often met with reluctance and resistance before they even get off the ground. Teachers may see the new initiative as "just another thing"…