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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.

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Computer Science professor honored with teaching excellence award

June 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

June 2, 2022, Blue Bell/Pottstown, Pa.— For over two decades, Dr. Kendall Martin has been introducing her students at Montgomery ... Read more

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VHS Learning’s New Flexible Courses Expand Student Options for Online Course Enrollment

May 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – May 12, 2022 – Scheduling flexibility is frequently cited by students and teachers as a major benefit of ... Read more

Computer Science Education

How to implement a districtwide K-12 computer science program

December 7, 2022May 5, 2022 by Andrea Huff, Career and STEM Academy Director, Barr-Reeve Community Schools

Here’s how my district integrated a computer science program that could be taught by existing teachers and got students excited to learn.

With recent research showcasing the growing number of STEM-related jobs that will be available to our graduates in Indiana in the coming years, teaching computer science skills has…

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Moving forward: New concerns–and promises–for post-pandemic classrooms

April 26, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

New lessons and practices are becoming clear priorities for educators--here's what you need to know

In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Mental health tops education leaders’ post-pandemic priorities; how to create a primary computer science curriculum in…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Why girls need more STEM role models

December 7, 2022April 25, 2022 by Terry Ann Laesser, Chalkbeat Detroit

My robotics team is about half girls and half boys--gender equity has meant leading with intention because girls need more STEM role models.

My Advanced Placement computer science course is half girls and half boys. I coach an award-winning robotics team, Retro5ive, that is equally balanced between girls and boys, nearly…

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How we created a computer science curriculum in 5 steps

December 7, 2022April 13, 2022 by Erin Naylor, Instructional Specialist, Metropolitan School District of Pike Township

From building on existing courses to finding funding sources, here’s how my district successfully build a K-5 computer science curriculum.

Even with a strict budget, limited teacher expertise in computer science, and the chaos of a pandemic, the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township (MSDPT) launched a comprehensive…

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CoderZ launches CoderZ at Home

March 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H. –March 9, 2022: CoderZ Technologies LTD today announced the launch of CoderZ at Home, a new version of ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

5 steps to building a robust online CTE program

December 7, 2022February 24, 2022 by Matthew Munro, Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint Education Cloud

A strong online career and technical education program supports student interests and needs--and helps them carve out a path for future success

For more than 16 years, my goal has been to help students discover their passions and see their potential through career and technical education (CTE).

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2021 Takeaways: New Classroom Methods Learned During All This Madness

March 9, 2022January 11, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Bots are become more and more common in education, and it seems their potential is almost limitless

In this episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education: 3 best practices and classroom methods to take with us to ... Read more

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4 predictions for computer science education in 2022

December 7, 2022January 7, 2022 by Bryan Flaig, Education Consultant, Makerspaces and STEM

After COVID helped shrink the technology gap for students, there has never been a better time to go all-in on computer science education

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the country have seen an influx of funding for student devices, internet access, and a variety of edtech tools.…

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Computer science claims slight victory in high schools

December 10, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Computer science education is on the rise in high schools, but access barriers remain for traditionally underserved student populations

For the first time, a slim majority of all U.S. high schools--51 percent--offer foundational computer science, up from 35 percent in 2018.

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Football Star Jonathan Jones Inspires Kids to Code and Get Active with Unruly Splats

December 3, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

This December, students are pushing their desks out of the way for the Get Active Coding Challenge during Hour of ... Read more

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VHS Learning Extends Commitment to CSforALL Movement

November 12, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – Nov. 9, 2021 – At the fifth annual CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning announced its plans to further its ... Read more

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How one educator made computer science a “must” during COVID

December 7, 2022October 11, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The eSchool Media K-12 Hero Awards, sponsored by Trox, highlights inspiring examples of education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms,…

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Blackbird Updates Code Education App

August 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 24, 2021 — Blackbird, bridging the gap in Computer Science curriculum, today announced updates and improvements inspired by ... Read more

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CoderZ Launches Initiative to Engage Students in STEM with the Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge

August 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H. – Aug. 18, 2021 – Starting August 1, CoderZ will once again bring a real-world industry perspective to ... Read more

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CoderZ Recognized by SIIA as Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution

July 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H. – July 26, 2021 – The computer science program CoderZ was named winner in the Best Coding and ... Read more

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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

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CoderZ Named SIIA Education Technology 2021 CODiE Award Finalist for The Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution

May 7, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

English language literacy and coding literacy share some overlap—and the ability to work with data and computer systems will prove pivotal for success

DERRY, N.H. – May 6, 2021 – Once again, CoderZ has earned prestigious industry recognition, this time as a finalist ... Read more

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

May 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

100% of .Tech Domain Sales Made Through Domain.com, GoDaddy Pro & Namecheap to Go Towards Enhancing K-12 CS Curriculum .Tech ... Read more

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Computer Science Teachers Association Adds CoderZ’s Professional Development Program to Curated List of Quality Resources

April 20, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

When students who would not choose a STEM learning experience, such as robotics or coding class, do so because we’ve introduced it to them, it’s a win-win

DERRY, N.H. – April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ ... Read more

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Blackbird Announces First-ever Purpose-built Middle School Coding Education Platform

April 14, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Courses that help students build technology skills increase students’ tech literacy and their ability to contribute to the workforce

Created to Address the “Middle School Gap” – Blackbird Teaches Real-world Computer Science Skills, Aligned to Educational Standards PORTLAND, April ... Read more

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Pivot to Remote Learning Allows TCS’ Ignite My Future in School Program to Reach 1 Million U.S. K-12 Students

March 10, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Tata Consultancy Services’ Pioneering Computational Thinking Initiative Accelerates Adoption by 350+ U.S. School Districts Across all 50 U.S. States and ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 tips for inclusive STEM learning experiences

December 7, 2022March 9, 2021 by Omar Shepherd, Curriculum Specialist, STEM/Career Education (CTE), Orange County Department of Education & Denise Fabris, Teacher, Burlingame Intermediate School

Preparing students for STEM careers and advanced learning opportunities is about more than just teaching math, science, engineering, coding, and computer science to the youngsters who want to…

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Pivot to Remote Learning Allows TCS’ Ignite My Future in School Program to Reach 1 Million U.S. K-12 Students

February 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK, February 25, 2021: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) a leading global IT services, consulting and ... Read more

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How our coding platform helps us teach STEM

February 22, 2021February 18, 2021 by Debbie Shirey, 6th grade science teacher, Union High School, Pennsylvania

This school noticed five major benefits when it made the switch to a coding platform that encourages students of all levels to jump in and learn

In a district where most of our students receive free or reduced lunches, we have next to no access to high-quality STEM programs, computer science classes, or coding…

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CoderZ Encouraging Title I Schools to Sign-up Students for the Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge

January 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

The Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge has passed the halfway mark, but it’s not too late for teachers and students to ... Read more

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VHS Learning Commits to CSforALL Movement for the Fifth Year

December 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$Learn how to shed anxiety around math and instead create a classroom math culture that increases achievement$

VHS Learning renewed its commitment to expand access to computer science education for all students at the 2020 CSforALL virtual ... Read more

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AI could help your students collaborate, research says

September 24, 2021November 20, 2020 by Jessica Messier, Public Relations Specialist, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

A computer scientist looks at better collaboration between AI and humans in today’s classrooms

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) assistant professor of computer science Jacob Whitehill is collaborating with colleagues at the University of Colorado-Boulder (CU Boulder) to explore how artificially intelligent (AI)…

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CoderZ Contributes to the National Computer Science for All Movement

November 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The CSforALL movement, to bring computer science to all US students, marked a major growth milestone today. Along with 126 ... Read more

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VHS Learning and NMSI Program Enables Students to Take AP Courses

October 21, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$Learn how to shed anxiety around math and instead create a classroom math culture that increases achievement$

VHS Learning’s new partnership with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) has helped over 100 students from rural schools ... Read more

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LaunchCode Pilot Program Trains St. Louis Teachers in Job-Focused Coding Curriculum

October 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

This week, workforce development nonprofit LaunchCode , announced their new LCHS Pilot Program has successfully deployed in 6 different St. ... Read more

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CoderZ & Amazon Cyber Robotics Back-to-School Challenge

October 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

This fall, CoderZ and Amazon Future Engineer are bringing real-world industry to classrooms with the Amazon Cyber Robotics Back-to-School Challenge. ... Read more

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Full computer science curriculum and coding platform at no cost

March 26, 2020March 25, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

It's possible to incorporate coding and programming into core subject areas--here's how to get started.

During this time, Vidcode would like to support schools in any way they can. As such, they are offering their ... Read more

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Bridging the gap between science and coding

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by Eileen Belastock

Students exposed to coding and programming at an early age are well equipped to take on higher-level computer science courses in high school—and they also build essential skills…

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Coding and robotics programs are engaging learners worldwide

December 7, 2022December 10, 2019 by Lynne Schrum and Sandi Sumerfield

Schools across the globe are making an effort to embed coding and robotics skills and programs into core learning like this Lego Mindstorms boy coding.

On a visit to a class in Sitka, Alaska, we watched second grade students gain incredible experiences in computer science skills. The teacher, Cindy Duncan, believes in teaching…

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3 key parts of a K-12 coding or robotics program

February 18, 2021October 4, 2019 by Dennis Pierce

Implementing a coding or robotics program can be challenging--here are key elements that can make the process easier, illustrated by these students working on a robotic arm.

K-12 teachers and administrators have been listening to policy makers and industry leaders warn of the need for computer science instruction, such as a coding or robotics program,…

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Here’s how to put coding and robotics programs in K-8 classrooms

August 26, 2019July 26, 2019 by Eileen Belastock, CETL

Coding and robotics programs are easily manageable if educators follow certain strategies.

Coding and robotics programs in classrooms reflect how integral technology is in our lives. Educators like Angie Kalthoff, a technology integrationist in St. Cloud, MN, and Ann Bartel,…

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Why leveraging computer science is crucial to every classroom

January 25, 2019 by Aimee Kroll

In the ever-changing technological world, computer science is not only becoming more prominent in classrooms, but a staple in education. Computer science combines the principles of technology and…

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