How our district engages students in a CTE program
Over the past decade, industries across the world have voiced their concern over the lack of tech skills among high school and college graduates. At the end of…
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VHS Learning Reveals New Commitment to CSforALL Movement
Boston – At the 2022 CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning announced its plans to further expand student access to computer science ... Read more
How esports promotes inclusion and belonging
I grew up a casual gamer, half-decent at a few games like ‘Yoshi’s Island’ and ‘Rush.’ The most intense PC games I ever played were ‘Minesweeper’ and ‘Frogger.’…
How this teacher uses story coding to spark creativity and collaboration
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.
Computer Science professor honored with teaching excellence award
June 2, 2022, Blue Bell/Pottstown, Pa.— For over two decades, Dr. Kendall Martin has been introducing her students at Montgomery ... Read more
VHS Learning’s New Flexible Courses Expand Student Options for Online Course Enrollment
Boston – May 12, 2022 – Scheduling flexibility is frequently cited by students and teachers as a major benefit of ... Read more
How to implement a districtwide K-12 computer science program
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…
Moving forward: New concerns–and promises–for post-pandemic classrooms
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…
Why 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…
How we created a computer science curriculum in 5 steps
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…
CoderZ launches CoderZ at Home
DERRY, N.H. –March 9, 2022: CoderZ Technologies LTD today announced the launch of CoderZ at Home, a new version of ... Read more
5 steps to building a robust online CTE program
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).
2021 Takeaways: New Classroom Methods Learned During All This Madness
In this episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education: 3 best practices and classroom methods to take with us to ... Read more
4 predictions for computer science education in 2022
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.…
Computer science claims slight victory in high schools
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.
Football Star Jonathan Jones Inspires Kids to Code and Get Active with Unruly Splats
This December, students are pushing their desks out of the way for the Get Active Coding Challenge during Hour of ... Read more
VHS Learning Extends Commitment to CSforALL Movement
Boston – Nov. 9, 2021 – At the fifth annual CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning announced its plans to further its ... Read more
How one educator made computer science a “must” during COVID
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,…
Blackbird Updates Code Education App
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 24, 2021 — Blackbird, bridging the gap in Computer Science curriculum, today announced updates and improvements inspired by ... Read more
CoderZ Launches Initiative to Engage Students in STEM with the Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge
DERRY, N.H. – Aug. 18, 2021 – Starting August 1, CoderZ will once again bring a real-world industry perspective to ... Read more
CoderZ Recognized by SIIA as Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution
DERRY, N.H. – July 26, 2021 – The computer science program CoderZ was named winner in the Best Coding and ... Read more
Blackbird Releases K-12 Computer Science Pathway
PORTLAND, July 13, 2021 – Blackbird, bridging the gap in Computer Science curriculum, today announced the availability of their K-12 ... Read more
CoderZ Named SIIA Education Technology 2021 CODiE Award Finalist for The Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution
DERRY, N.H. – May 6, 2021 – Once again, CoderZ has earned prestigious industry recognition, this time as a finalist ... Read more
.Tech Domains Partners with Code.org & Domain Industry Giants to Bridge the Widening Gender & Race Gap in Computer Science
100% of .Tech Domain Sales Made Through Domain.com, GoDaddy Pro & Namecheap to Go Towards Enhancing K-12 CS Curriculum .Tech ... Read more
Computer Science Teachers Association Adds CoderZ’s Professional Development Program to Curated List of Quality Resources
DERRY, N.H. – April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ ... Read more
Blackbird Announces First-ever Purpose-built Middle School Coding Education Platform
Created to Address the “Middle School Gap” – Blackbird Teaches Real-world Computer Science Skills, Aligned to Educational Standards PORTLAND, April ... Read more
Pivot to Remote Learning Allows TCS’ Ignite My Future in School Program to Reach 1 Million U.S. K-12 Students
Tata Consultancy Services’ Pioneering Computational Thinking Initiative Accelerates Adoption by 350+ U.S. School Districts Across all 50 U.S. States and ... Read more
5 tips for inclusive STEM learning experiences
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…
Pivot to Remote Learning Allows TCS’ Ignite My Future in School Program to Reach 1 Million U.S. K-12 Students
NEW YORK, February 25, 2021: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) a leading global IT services, consulting and ... Read more
How our coding platform helps us teach STEM
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…
CoderZ Encouraging Title I Schools to Sign-up Students for the Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge
The Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge has passed the halfway mark, but it’s not too late for teachers and students to ... Read more
VHS Learning Commits to CSforALL Movement for the Fifth Year
VHS Learning renewed its commitment to expand access to computer science education for all students at the 2020 CSforALL virtual ... Read more
AI could help your students collaborate, research says
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)…
CoderZ Contributes to the National Computer Science for All Movement
The CSforALL movement, to bring computer science to all US students, marked a major growth milestone today. Along with 126 ... Read more
VHS Learning and NMSI Program Enables Students to Take AP Courses
VHS Learning’s new partnership with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) has helped over 100 students from rural schools ... Read more
LaunchCode Pilot Program Trains St. Louis Teachers in Job-Focused Coding Curriculum
This week, workforce development nonprofit LaunchCode , announced their new LCHS Pilot Program has successfully deployed in 6 different St. ... Read more
CoderZ & Amazon Cyber Robotics Back-to-School Challenge
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
Full computer science curriculum and coding platform at no cost
During this time, Vidcode would like to support schools in any way they can. As such, they are offering their ... Read more
Bridging the gap between science and coding
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…
Coding and robotics programs are engaging learners worldwide
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…