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CSTA+ Member Spotlight: Faythe Brannon Posted by Cate Sauer on Aug 11, 2020 Faythe Brannon works at the Office of Computer Science at Chicago Public Schools as a High School Curriculum Specialist. She taught CS at Harlan Community Academy before this role. She is also the Treasurer for the CSTA Chicago Chapter. CSTA+ Member Spotlight Read more...	CSTA+ Member Spotlight: Faythe Brannon	Cate Sauer	2020-08-11 05:00:00Z	CSTA+ Member Spotlight
The Virtual World – What Will Endure? Posted by Bobby Schnabel on Aug 06, 2020 As we prepare for a new school year, it is worthwhile asking: what aspects of our more-virtual world are likely to endure beyond the pandemic, and how do we prepare our students for this new world? In this brief post, I am going to speculate a little on the first question — what will remain (fully or in part) virtual? #TheAdvocate Read more...	The Virtual World – What Will Endure?	Bobby Schnabel	2020-08-06 05:00:00Z	#TheAdvocate
Hybrid Learning to Support Children's Positive Technological Development: Introduction Posted by Angie Kalthoff & Amanda Strawhacker on Aug 05, 2020 This blog post is an introduction to a six-part series of posts about supporting children’s Positive Technological Development through hybrid/distanced learning. Read more...	Hybrid Learning to Support Children's Positive Technological Development: Introduction	Angie Kalthoff & Amanda Strawhacker	2020-08-05 05:00:00Z
7 conferences, 6 years, and 5 executive directors: My wonderful tenure on the board of CSTA Posted by Fred Martin on Jul 23, 2020 As I’m writing this, it’s my last week serving on the board of CSTA. I was first elected to the board in 2014. I was elected as incoming chair in 2016 and served as chair for two years. As chair, I led the search committee which successfully recruited Jake Baskin to become our executive director. It’s been six wonderful years. Here are some thoughts about what makes CSTA so great. The Advocate Read more...	7 conferences, 6 years, and 5 executive directors:My wonderful tenure on the board of CSTA	Fred Martin	2020-07-23 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
A New Awareness Posted by Jane Prey on Jul 20, 2020 WOW! What a conference! Kudos to the CSTA 2020 Conference Committee – Chair Jennifer Smith and her able committee. Their ability to shift from a face to face conference to a virtual one was just amazing! The Advocate Read more...	A New Awareness	Jane Prey	2020-07-20 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
Honoring Teachers at the Forefront of Advancing Computer Science Posted by Jake Baskin and Kate Maloney on Jul 14, 2020 Teachers regularly go above and beyond for their students — and that’s even when the world isn’t facing a pandemic. Read more...	Honoring Teachers at the Forefront of Advancing Computer Science	Jake Baskin and Kate Maloney	2020-07-14 05:00:00Z
North to the Future Posted by Noelle Valentine on Jul 09, 2020 In the late 1960s, my grandparents started work on their homestead in Talkeetna, Alaska. CSEquity Read more...	North to the Future	Noelle Valentine	2020-07-09 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
Reflections and Key Takeaways on 40 Years of CS Teaching Posted by Cate Sauer on Jul 06, 2020 In this month's member spotlight, Carlen Blackstone, talks about her experience teaching over the past 40 years, some insight she’s gained, and how she’s still involved in computer science. CSTA+ Member Spotlight Read more...	Reflections and Key Takeaways on 40 Years of CS Teaching	Cate Sauer	2020-07-06 05:00:00Z	CSTA+ Member Spotlight
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Noelle Valentine Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on Jul 03, 2020 Meet 2019–20 CSTA Equity Fellow Noelle Valentine. CSEquity Read more...	CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Noelle Valentine	Stacy Jeziorowski	2020-07-03 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
Computer Science Summer Virtual Bridge Program During a Pandemic Posted by Dan Blier on Jul 01, 2020 At the start of the Spring 2020 semester, Plano ISD began planning for its first in-person Computer Science Summer Bridge Program. The goal was to engage with our Hispanic and African-American students, especially our girls. In early May, the district’s senior leadership allowed us to move forward with a changed virtual program. What does a virtual program look like during a pandemic? The Advocate Read more...	Computer Science Summer Virtual Bridge Program During a Pandemic	Dan Blier	2020-07-01 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
Showing Up For LGBTQ+ Students in CS Posted by CSTA on Jun 30, 2020 As computer science educators, we need to be well aware of the fact that certain groups of people are not yet experiencing representation in the computing industry. Read more...	Showing Up For LGBTQ+ Students in CS	CSTA	2020-06-30 05:00:00Z
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Charity Freeman Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on Jun 24, 2020 Meet 2019–20 CSTA Equity Fellow Charity Freeman. CSEquity Read more...	CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Charity Freeman	Stacy Jeziorowski	2020-06-24 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
Doing More Than Showing Up Posted by Hai Hong on Jun 17, 2020 In recognition of #ShutDownSTEM, I decided to take a break from “business as usual” to reflect on ways to use my voice to stand up against anti-Black racism. I also explored ways to incorporate a better understanding of structural racism in my day-to-day work in CS education The Advocate Read more...	Doing More Than Showing Up	Hai Hong	2020-06-17 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
Top 20 Reasons to Attend CSTA 2020 Posted on Jun 16, 2020 If you’re already registered, we cannot wait to see if you there! If not, we hope these reasons will convince to join us our first virtual conference! Read more...	Top 20 Reasons to Attend CSTA 2020	CSTA Conference Commtitee	2020-06-16 05:00:00Z
Fostering Creativity, Curiosity, and Generosity Through Robotics Posted by Angie Kalthoff & Lynne May Lim on Jun 15, 2020 Introducing robotics in early childhood can make technology and engineering education more engaging and hands-on. But can a robotics curriculum that’s designed to be developmentally appropriate for young children also help them become better citizens and human beings? Read more...	Fostering Creativity, Curiosity, and Generosity Through Robotics	Angie Kalthoff & Lynne May Lim	2020-06-15 05:00:00Z
Intersectionality of Systemic Racism, CS, and our Role Posted by Cate Sauer on Jun 11, 2020 For this month's member spotlight, we speak with Charity Freeman, a 2019-2020 CSTA Equity Fellow and chief equity officer of her CS classroom. She is a champion for teacher and student rights and participated in the Chicago Teachers Union strike in the fall of 2019. We are so excited to share this space with her to discuss equity in CS, and her values as an educator. Charity teaches computer science at Lane Tech College Prep High School on the northwest side of Chicago, IL. CSEquity CSTA+ Member Spotlight Read more...	Intersectionality of Systemic Racism, CS, and our Role	Cate Sauer	2020-06-11 05:00:00Z	CSEquity,CSTA+ Member Spotlight
Black Lives Matter to CSTA Posted by CSTA on Jun 05, 2020 Equity in computer science education is at the core of CSTA’s work and that will only be possible in a world where Black Lives Matter. The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade at the hands of police are the most recent in an unconscionably long list that began in 1619. We see the effects of systemic racism throughout our society, and we see it in our schools and classrooms, where our current systems and structures deny Black students the opportunity to access and persist in computer science. Read more...	Black Lives Matter to CSTA	CSTA	2020-06-05 05:00:00Z
K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 4: Curricula & Tools Posted by Bryan Twarek on May 29, 2020 SIGCSE provides an important forum for computer science education research, and it is unfortunate that this year’s conference was canceled. In this four-part series, I’m excited to share some learnings and practical takeaways relevant to K-12 CS teachers to help ensure practitioners benefit from this great work. This final segment focuses on K-12 curricula, tools, and platforms. Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the series introduced a variety of research takeaways, instructional strategies, and K-12 assessment. Read more...	K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 4: Curricula & Tools	Bryan Twarek	2020-05-29 05:00:00Z
K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 3: Assessment Posted by Bryan Twarek on May 28, 2020 SIGCSE provides an important forum for computer science education research, and it is unfortunate that this year’s conference was canceled. In this four-part series, I’m excited to share some learnings and practical takeaways relevant to K-12 CS teachers to help ensure practitioners benefit from this great work. This third part focuses on K-12 assessment. Parts 1 and 2 of the series introduced a variety of research takeaways and instructional strategies. Part 4 on K-12 curricula, tools, and platforms will be published tomorrow. Read more...	K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 3: Assessment	Bryan Twarek	2020-05-28 05:00:00Z
K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 2: Instructional Strategies Posted by Bryan Twarek on May 27, 2020 SIGCSE provides an important forum for computer science education research, and it is unfortunate that this year’s conference was canceled. In this four-part series, I’m excited to share some learnings and practical takeaways relevant to K-12 CS teachers to help ensure practitioners benefit from this great work. This second part focuses on K-12 instructional strategies. Part 1 of the series introduced a variety of research takeaways. Parts 3 and 4 on assessment and curricula will be published later this week. Read more...	K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 2: Instructional Strategies	Bryan Twarek	2020-05-27 05:00:00Z
We Need Your Voice in a National Survey of K-12 CS Teachers Posted by Bryan Twarek on May 26, 2020 CSTA aspires to be the voice and community of K-12 computer science teachers. To do this effectively, we must better understand teachers, their school contexts, and their needs. That is why CSTA is partnering with the Kapor Center to conduct a comprehensive survey of K-12 computer science teachers in the United States. Read more...	We Need Your Voice in a National Survey of K-12 CS Teachers	Bryan Twarek	2020-05-26 05:00:00Z
CSTA 2020 Sessions for the K-5 Teacher Posted by CSTA Conference Committee on May 22, 2020 Check out our K-5 session recommendations for CSTA 2020. Read more...	CSTA 2020 Sessions for the K-5 Teacher	CSTA Conference Committee	2020-05-22 05:00:00Z
CSTA 2020 Sessions for the 6-8 Teacher Posted by CSTA Conference Committee on May 22, 2020 View our 6-8 session recommendations for CSTA 2020. Read more...	CSTA 2020 Sessions for the 6-8 Teacher	CSTA Conference Committee	2020-05-22 05:00:00Z
CSTA 2020 Sessions for the 9-12 Teacher Posted by CSTA Conference Committee on May 22, 2020 These CSTA 2020 recommendations are just for you, 9-12 educators! Read more...	CSTA 2020 Sessions for the 9-12 Teacher	CSTA Conference Committee	2020-05-22 05:00:00Z
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Michelle G. Lee Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on May 21, 2020 Meet 2019–20 CSTA Equity Fellow Michelle G. Lee. CSEquity Read more...	CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Michelle G. Lee	Stacy Jeziorowski	2020-05-21 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
Looking To Next Year Posted by Vicky Sedgwick on May 19, 2020 For the past few years, it has been exciting to watch CS education explode across the K-12 landscape with headlines like “33 states adopted 57 computer science ed policies since 2018” and “Fifty Nifty: Every state has adopted K-12 CS policy!” popping up in my newsfeed. The future seemed bright as more and more states adopted CS standards for students, even in K-8, which is where my heart lies. Then, our world turned upside down … what does this mean for the hope of CSforAll in K-8 education? The Advocate Read more...	Looking To Next Year	Vicky Sedgwick	2020-05-19 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 1 Posted by Bryan Twarek on May 19, 2020 The SIGCSE Technical Symposium (the ACM Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education) provides a forum for computer science education research. While traditionally focused on postsecondary learning, it has a sizable and growing emphasis on K-12. It is unfortunate that the conference was canceled, but in this first post of a series, I’m excited to share some learnings and practical takeaways relevant to K-12 CS teachers to help ensure practitioners benefit from this great work. Read more...	K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 1	Bryan Twarek	2020-05-19 05:00:00Z
Participate in a Virtual Computer Science for English Learners Pilot Year Program Posted by Erika Burt on May 18, 2020 We’re looking for CS teacher-leaders to participate in a virtual CSforEL Pilot Program. Read more...	Participate in a Virtual Computer Science for English Learners Pilot Year Program	Erika Burt	2020-05-18 05:00:00Z
CSTA Equity Fellowship Spotlight: Shana White Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on May 14, 2020 Meet 2019–20 CSTA Equity Fellow Shana White. CSEquity Read more...	CSTA Equity Fellowship Spotlight: Shana White	Stacy Jeziorowski	2020-05-14 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
Attribution Errors Posted by Michelle Friend on May 12, 2020 Let’s face it, on a scale from “I don’t believe in crab” to “everything is crab,*” right now everything is pretty crustacean. I particularly don’t know any teachers who are happy: we miss our students, when we can interact with them through online means it is often frustrating, and well, everything is crab. The Advocate Read more...	Attribution Errors	Michelle Friend	2020-05-12 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
Lessons Learned During Panademic Teaching Posted by Cate Sauer on May 11, 2020 This month, we speak with Julie Alano, an advisor of her school's Computer Science Honor Society and founder and president of the CSTA Hoosier Heartland Chapter. CSTA+ Member Spotlight Read more...	Lessons Learned During Panademic Teaching	Cate Sauer	2020-05-11 05:00:00Z	CSTA+ Member Spotlight
Accessibility and Remote Computer Science Education Posted by Briana Blaser, Sheryl Burgstahler, and Richard Ladner on May 08, 2020 As schools across the country cease providing in-person instruction, teachers are moving their classes and resources online. CSEquity Read more...	Accessibility and Remote Computer Science Education	Briana Blaser, Sheryl Burgstahler, and Richard Ladner	2020-05-08 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
Being a Warm Demander in a Sea of CS Inequity Posted by Shanti Coaston on May 07, 2020 The pandemic has exposed the digital divide, not only in America but worldwide. With this, CS inequity has come up to the surface. CSEquity Read more...	Being a Warm Demander in a Sea of CS Inequity	Shanti Coaston	2020-05-07 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
Conversations for Change Posted by Jennifer Rosato on May 06, 2020 This week is Teacher Appreciation Week in the United States. *Thank you* to all the teachers involved with CSTA for bringing computer science to students! The Advocate Read more...	Conversations for Change	Jennifer Rosato	2020-05-06 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
CSTA Equity Fellowship Spotlight: Shanti Coaston Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on Apr 24, 2020 Meet 2019–20 CSTA Equity Fellow Shanti Coaston. CSEquity Read more...	CSTA Equity Fellowship Spotlight: Shanti Coaston	Stacy Jeziorowski	2020-04-24 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
Virtual Life Posted by Bobby Schnabel on Apr 21, 2020 A few weeks ago (different dates in different places) our lives switched from physical to virtual. The Advocate Read more...	Virtual Life	Bobby Schnabel	2020-04-21 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
SCRIPTing Change in Connecticut Posted by Jacqueline Corricelli on Apr 17, 2020 Computer science is an equity issue. We know computer science is a way of thinking that helps to solve problems. CSEquity Read more...	SCRIPTing Change in Connecticut	Jacqueline Corricelli	2020-04-17 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
CSTA Equity Fellowship Spotlight: Jacqueline Corricelli Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on Apr 13, 2020 Meet 2019–20 CSTA Equity Fellow Jacqueline Corricelli. CSEquity Read more...	CSTA Equity Fellowship Spotlight: Jacqueline Corricelli	Stacy Jeziorowski	2020-04-13 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
Emergency Remote Teaching: Challenges & Possible Solutions Posted by Jacqueline Corricelli on Apr 09, 2020 Surreal. That is the only word I can think of that best defines the current situation. Read more...	Emergency Remote Teaching: Challenges & Possible Solutions	Jacqueline Corricelli	2020-04-09 05:00:00Z
Social Emotional Connections and Self-care for Teachers in the Time of COVID-19 Posted by Cate Sauer on Apr 07, 2020 This month our Member Spotlight is with Shaina Glass, CS/STEM Coordinator in Aldine ISD in Houston, Texas and the President of the CSTA Greater Houston Chapter. CSTA+ Member Spotlight Read more...	Social Emotional Connections and Self-care for Teachers in the Time of COVID-19	Cate Sauer	2020-04-07 05:00:00Z	CSTA+ Member Spotlight
Software, Hardware, and People Posted by Jane Prey on Apr 07, 2020 I am fortunate to be old friends with Alfred Thompson and have kept in touch via email, FB and his blog. I asked him a question that I’d like to ask all teachers — how could we have been better prepared? What do I wish I knew then that I know now? Here are his thoughts. The Advocate Read more...	Software, Hardware, and People	Jane Prey	2020-04-07 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
Complimentary Origins Towards Demystifying Computer Science for Non-CS Teachers The Social Science Educator Perspective Posted by Rebecca Luebker on Apr 02, 2020 Computer Science found me by way of my daughter. CSEquity Read more...	Complimentary Origins Towards Demystifying Computer Science for Non-CS TeachersThe Social Science Educator Perspective	Rebecca Luebker	2020-04-02 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
2020 CSTA Board of Directors Election Results Posted by Fred Martin on Apr 01, 2020 This year, CSTA+ members voted to elect six representatives to their Board of Directors. Read more...	2020 CSTA Board of Directors Election Results	Fred Martin	2020-04-01 05:00:00Z
Building a CS Summer Enrichment Program As the computer science program within Plano Independent School District (ISD) continues to grow, we are looking at various enrichment opportunities for our students The Advocate Read more...	Building a CS Summer Enrichment Program	Dan Blier	2020-03-31 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
How High School Computer Science Changed My Life Posted by Neal Taparia on Mar 31, 2020 I quizzically looked at the book titled C++ for your Plus Plus. I thought to myself, “Why would a book encourage you to get a mediocre grade like a C+?” Read more...	How High School Computer Science Changed My Life	Neal Taparia	2020-03-31 05:00:00Z
We’re Going Virtual! Posted by Jake Baskin on Mar 27, 2020 After much consideration, we’ve decided to transition the 2020 CSTA Annual Conference to a virtual conference! Read more...	We’re Going Virtual!	Jake Baskin	2020-03-27 05:00:00Z
Complimentary Origins Towards Demystifying Computer Science for Non-CS Teachers The Computer Scientist Educator Perspective: Breaking Stereotypes Posted by Abigail Joseph on Mar 23, 2020 Rebecca Luebker and I met for the first time at length at our CSTA Equity Fellowship convening in Chicago. CSEquity Read more...	Complimentary Origins Towards Demystifying Computer Science for Non-CS TeachersThe Computer Scientist Educator Perspective: Breaking Stereotypes	Abigail Joseph	2020-03-23 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
DFW CSTA Collaborative Conference 2020 and Digital Divas 2020 Posted by Dan Blier on Mar 19, 2020 On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, the DFW CSTA chapter held two events hosted at Hebron High School in Carrollton, Texas. Read more...	DFW CSTA Collaborative Conference 2020 and Digital Divas 2020	Dan Blier	2020-03-19 05:00:00Z
No Longer Hidden Figures Posted by Charity Freeman on Mar 16, 2020 On Feb. 24, 2020, pioneering aerospace mathematician Katherine Johnson passed away at the age of 101. CSEquity Read more...	No Longer Hidden Figures	Charity Freeman	2020-03-16 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Abigail Joseph Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on Mar 13, 2020 Meet 2019–20 CSTA Equity Fellow Abigail Joseph. CSEquity Read more...	CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Abigail Joseph	Stacy Jeziorowski	2020-03-13 05:00:00Z	CSEquity
Working for the CSTA Board of Directors Posted by Michelle Lagos on Mar 12, 2020 I can’t leave the board without writing about my experience and encouraging others to find a way to volunteer with this amazing organization. The Advocate Read more...	Working for the CSTA Board of Directors	Michelle Lagos	2020-03-12 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
ACM and CSTA Announce the 2019–20 Cutler-Bell Prize Winners Posted by Jake Baskin on Mar 11, 2020 The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) announced four high school students were selected from among a pool of graduating high school seniors throughout the U.S. for the Cutler-Bell Prize. Read more...	ACM and CSTA Announce the 2019–20 Cutler-Bell Prize Winners	Jake Baskin	2020-03-11 05:00:00Z
Pathways, Barriers and Volun-toldisms in Computer Science Posted by Cate Sauer on Mar 09, 2020 CSTA+ member Nicole Reitz-Larsen shares a bit of her story in being intentional in teaching computer science and the journey to making an impact. CSTA+ Member Spotlight Read more...	Pathways, Barriers and Volun-toldisms in Computer Science	Cate Sauer	2020-03-09 05:00:00Z	CSTA+ Member Spotlight
Defining Pathways in K–8 Computer Science and Beyond Posted by Vicky Sedgwick on Mar 06, 2020 What do we mean by “Pathways in Computer Science” and why would we want to define CS learning pathways in our schools/districts? How might pathways change in higher grade levels? csk8chat Read more...	Defining Pathways in K–8 Computer Science and Beyond	Vicky Sedgwick	2020-03-06 06:00:00Z	csk8chat
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Rebecca Luebker Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on Mar 05, 2020 Meet 2019–20 CSTA Equity Fellow Rebecca Luebker. CSEquity Read more...	CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Rebecca Luebker	Stacy Jeziorowski	2020-03-05 06:00:00Z	CSEquity
Beyond the Flier: Four Actionable Ways to Grow your CS Program Posted by Jennifer Manly on Mar 04, 2020 As students begin to sign up for their courses for the 2020-2021 school year, Computer Science teachers everywhere have an awesome opportunity to work towards growing their CS program. The Advocate Read more...	Beyond the Flier: Four Actionable Ways to Grow your CS Program	Jennifer Manly	2020-03-04 06:00:00Z	The Advocate
CSTA Welcomes Greg Bianchi to the Board Posted by Jake Baskin on Mar 03, 2020 CSTA is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Bianchi to the CSTA Board of Directors as a Partner Representative. Read more...	CSTA Welcomes Greg Bianchi to the Board	Jake Baskin	2020-03-03 06:00:00Z
CH-CH-CH-CHANGES! Posted by Amy Fox on Mar 02, 2020 Change with growth is inevitable. And here at CSTA growth abounds! The Advocate Read more...	CH-CH-CH-CHANGES!	Amy Fox	2020-03-02 06:00:00Z	The Advocate
What Could it Be? Posted by Cindy Wong and Todd Lash on Feb 26, 2020 “What is the purpose of education?” “What could it be?” CSEquity Read more...	What Could it Be?	Cindy Wong and Todd Lash	2020-02-26 06:00:00Z	CSEquity
Great News: CSTA, UC-San Diego’s CREATE, EDS, CRLP and SanDERA Awarded EIR Grant for “CS for English Learners”! Posted by Art Lopez on Feb 24, 2020 I have some very exciting news from CSTA to share-out with all of you! The Advocate Read more...	Great News: CSTA, UC-San Diego’s CREATE, EDS, CRLP and SanDERA Awarded EIR Grant for “CS for English Learners”!	Art Lopez	2020-02-24 06:00:00Z	The Advocate
Meet Jason Bohrer, CSTA's New Chapter Relations Manager Posted by CSTA on Feb 24, 2020 Introducing CSTA's new Chapter Relations Manager. Read more...	Meet Jason Bohrer, CSTA's New Chapter Relations Manager	CSTA	2020-02-24 06:00:00Z
Computer Science in the Library Posted by Vicky Sedgwick and Kristeen Shabram on Feb 21, 2020 Libraries are also still places to borrow books. It is important that students have access to books with people that look like them. csk8chat Read more...	Computer Science in the Library	Vicky Sedgwick and Kristeen Shabram	2020-02-21 06:00:00Z	csk8chat
Using Her Voice: Pat Phillips’ Legacy at CSTA Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on Feb 20, 2020 “Welcome to CSTA.” This is the title of the very first article, in the very first issue of The Voice, launched in April 2005. Read more...	Using Her Voice: Pat Phillips’ Legacy at CSTA	Stacy Jeziorowski	2020-02-20 06:00:00Z
An Interview with CSTA+ Member David Lockett Posted by Cate Sauer on Feb 18, 2020 David Lockett shares his experiences as an educator and involvement as a NASA Ambassador program participant. CSTA+ Member Spotlight Read more...	An Interview with CSTA+ Member David Lockett	Cate Sauer	2020-02-18 06:00:00Z	CSTA+ Member Spotlight
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Todd Lash Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on Feb 18, 2020 Meet 2019–20 CSTA Equity Fellow Todd Lash. CSEquity Read more...	CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Todd Lash	Stacy Jeziorowski	2020-02-18 06:00:00Z	CSEquity
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Cindy Wong Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on Feb 14, 2020 Meet 2019–20 CSTA Equity Fellow Cindy Wong. CSEquity Read more...	CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Cindy Wong	Stacy Jeziorowski	2020-02-14 06:00:00Z	CSEquity
Yes, K-2 Can! Posted by Vicky Sedgwick on Feb 11, 2020 I often hear comments like those below when I talk about teaching programming in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. The Advocate Read more...	Yes, K-2 Can!	Vicky Sedgwick	2020-02-11 06:00:00Z	The Advocate
#000000 History Month, Computing, and Schools Posted by Shana V. White on Feb 11, 2020 With Black History Month upon us, I would love for more computer science educators to approach this month and every month with a focused mindset on the triumphs and achievements of Black Americans in the United States within computing and STEM fields. Read more...	#000000 History Month, Computing, and Schools	Shana V. White	2020-02-11 06:00:00Z
CSTA to Develop Equity-Focused PD Through a Grant From the Community Foundation of Utah Posted by Jake Baskin on Jan 30, 2020 CSTA received the inaugural grant from the Community Foundation of Utah to plan, develop, and launch equity-focused professional development for Utah educators. Read more...	CSTA to Develop Equity-Focused PD Through a Grant From the Community Foundation of Utah	Jake Baskin	2020-01-30 06:00:00Z
This is the Way Posted by Anthony A. Owen on Jan 27, 2020 “Don’t tell me what things look like. Tell me what things are.” The Advocate Read more...	This is the Way	Anthony A. Owen	2020-01-27 06:00:00Z	The Advocate
Book Talk: Building a Library for Computer Science Classes Posted by Vicky Sedgwick on Jan 24, 2020 How do you incorporate literacy into your classroom? Which books are in your CS K–8 library? csk8chat Read more...	Book Talk: Building a Library for Computer Science Classes	Vicky Sedgwick	2020-01-24 06:00:00Z	csk8chat
Benefits of Establishing a CS Honor Society Posted by Hai Hong on Jan 21, 2020 At last summer’s CSTA Annual Conference, Executive Director Jake Baskin announced the launch of a nationwide Computer Science Honor Society, building off of the success of CodeVA’s work in Virginia. The Advocate Read more...	Benefits of Establishing a CS Honor Society	Hai Hong	2020-01-21 06:00:00Z	The Advocate
CSTA Ohio Working With State Board of Education on CS Expansion Posted by Jenifer Conard on Jan 16, 2020 On March 23, 2018, Ohio House Bill 170 went into effect requiring the development of learning standards and model curriculum for computer science. Read more...	CSTA Ohio Working With State Board of Education on CS Expansion	Jenifer Conard	2020-01-16 06:00:00Z
Reflections on Teaching Computing, Ethics and Social Responsibility Posted by Bobby Schnabel on Jan 13, 2020 This fall, I taught an undergraduate class (at the University of Colorado Boulder) on Computing, Ethics and Social Responsibility. The Advocate Read more...	Reflections on Teaching Computing, Ethics and Social Responsibility	Bobby Schnabel	2020-01-13 06:00:00Z	The Advocate
Edutainment for Computational Thinking Posted by James “Bo” Gorcesky on Jan 09, 2020 “Well, you see, coding is really all about…” I remember bringing up this conversation with a peer. Read more...	Edutainment for Computational Thinking	James “Bo” Gorcesky	2020-01-09 06:00:00Z
Meet Linda Roh, Computer Science Honor Society Advisor Posted by Cate Sauer on Jan 08, 2020 Linda Roh is a member of the CSTA as well as the Nebraska Huskers chapter, and is currently serving as a Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS) Advisor at Lincoln East High School, Lincoln, Nebraska. CSTA+ Member Spotlight Read more...	Meet Linda Roh, Computer Science Honor Society Advisor	Cate Sauer	2020-01-08 06:00:00Z	CSTA+ Member Spotlight
It's a New Year Posted by Jane Prey on Jan 06, 2020 Happy first CSTA blog post for 2020! Each year I try to reflect on the past year to help gain perspective for the next. The Advocate Read more...	It's a New Year	Jane Prey	2020-01-06 06:00:00Z	The Advocate
Learn About the New Quorum Studio Posted by Richard E. Ladner on Dec 19, 2019 The Quorum Programming Language is the first evidenced-oriented programming language that was “born accessible” more than ten years ago. Read more...	Learn About the New Quorum Studio	Richard E. Ladner	2019-12-19 06:00:00Z
Nomination Period Now Open for CSTA Board of Directors Posted by Fred Martin, Past CSTA Board Chair on Dec 13, 2019 CSTA is now accepting nominations to join its Board of Directors for the July 2020–2022 term. Read more...	Nomination Period Now Open for CSTA Board of Directors	Fred Martin, Past CSTA Board Chair	2019-12-13 06:00:00Z
Meet CSTA Board Representative Michelle Lagos Posted by Cate Sauer on Dec 11, 2019 Learn more about CSTA At-Large Representative Michelle Lagos. CSTA+ Member Spotlight Read more...	Meet CSTA Board Representative Michelle Lagos	Cate Sauer	2019-12-11 06:00:00Z	CSTA+ Member Spotlight
CSTA Releases Annual Report Posted by Jake Baskin on Dec 11, 2019 CSTA has released its annual report, highlighting the organization's growth from July 2018 to July 2019. Read more...	CSTA Releases Annual Report	Jake Baskin	2019-12-11 06:00:00Z
CSTA Announces New Standards for CS Teachers Posted by CSTA on Dec 10, 2019 The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) announced its new Standards for CS Teachers at a celebration of Computer Science Education Week. Read more...	CSTA Announces New Standards for CS Teachers	CSTA	2019-12-10 06:00:00Z
The Importance of Industry Partnerships in CS Education Posted by Dan Blier on Dec 09, 2019 One main purpose of computer science education is to prepare students for industry. The Advocate Read more...	The Importance of Industry Partnerships in CS Education	Dan Blier	2019-12-09 06:00:00Z	The Advocate
#CSforGood Resources and Lesson Plans Now Available Posted by Bryan Twarek on Dec 09, 2019 CSTA has created a set of 10 posters that feature diverse people using computer science for good in diverse industries and ways. Read more...	#CSforGood Resources and Lesson Plans Now Available	Bryan Twarek	2019-12-09 06:00:00Z
Meet the 2019 Winners of the Champions of Computer Science Awards! Posted by CSTA on Dec 04, 2019 In celebration of the 2019 Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and Code.org are pleased to announce the third annual Champions of Computer Science Awards. Read more...	Meet the 2019 Winners of the Champions of Computer Science Awards!	CSTA	2019-12-04 06:00:00Z
From 70 MPH to 55 MPH Posted by Michelle Lagos on Nov 19, 2019 There is a feeling when you are driving on the open road and just enjoying the flow of the traffic and you are just cruising and advancing at a constant pace, that is satisfying. The Advocate Read more...	From 70 MPH to 55 MPH	Michelle Lagos	2019-11-19 06:00:00Z	The Advocate
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of CSEdWeek Posted by Jake Baskin on Nov 14, 2019 This December marks the 10th anniversary of Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) and it’s remarkable how far it has come. The Advocate Read more...	Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of CSEdWeek	Jake Baskin	2019-11-14 06:00:00Z	The Advocate
Free Downloadable STEM Posters: Embed STEM in the School Culture Posted by Angela Cleveland on Nov 14, 2019 The first week of December is nationally recognized in schools as “Computer Science Education Week” or “CSEdWeek.” Read more...	Free Downloadable STEM Posters: Embed STEM in the School Culture	Angela Cleveland	2019-11-14 06:00:00Z
Celebrating 15 Years of CSTA Posted by Jake Baskin on Nov 07, 2019 On Sunday, CSTA celebrated its 15th birthday. Read more...	Celebrating 15 Years of CSTA	Jake Baskin	2019-11-07 06:00:00Z
Dr. Jan Cuny’s National Impact On Computer Science Education Posted by Art Lopez on Nov 05, 2019 In writing this blog post, I wanted to take the opportunity to share with you, our members, the impact that Dr. Jan Cuny has had on our children, our communities, our country and on computer science education. The Advocate Read more...	Dr. Jan Cuny’s National Impact On Computer Science Education	Art Lopez	2019-11-05 06:00:00Z	The Advocate
CSTA Wisconsin Dairyland Set to Hold Annual CS Summit Posted by Wisconsin CSTA on Oct 30, 2019 The Wisconsin Chapter of CSTA is always busy promoting computer science in Wisconsin. Read more...	CSTA Wisconsin Dairyland Set to Hold Annual CS Summit	Wisconsin CSTA	2019-10-30 05:00:00Z
Thinking About Reflection Posted by Vicky Sedgwick on Oct 29, 2019 "You can't think about thinking without thinking about thinking about something." The Advocate Read more...	Thinking About Reflection	Vicky Sedgwick	2019-10-29 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
CSTA New England Chapters to Host Regional Conference Posted by David Petty on Oct 23, 2019 The 2019 CSTA New England Regional Conference will be held on Oct. 26, 2019, at the Boston University Photonics Center. Read more...	CSTA New England Chapters to Host Regional Conference	David Petty	2019-10-23 05:00:00Z
Using Drones in the Classroom Posted by Kristeen Shabram on Oct 21, 2019 Many students look at drones as cool toys to play with, not an emerging technology with several career possibilities. The Advocate Read more...	Using Drones in the Classroom	Kristeen Shabram	2019-10-21 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
What is Easy? Posted by Michelle Friend on Oct 15, 2019 I have been thinking about the phrase "it's easy," and how hurtful that phrase can be. The Advocate Read more...	What is Easy?	Michelle Friend	2019-10-15 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
CSTA Announces $3 Million Grant From U.S. Department of Education Posted by Jake Baskin on Oct 14, 2019 CSTA is proud to announce the organization was awarded a $3 million grant from the United States Department of Education. Read more...	CSTA Announces $3 Million Grant From U.S. Department of Education	Jake Baskin	2019-10-14 05:00:00Z
Preparing Computer Science Teachers Posted by Jennifer Rosato on Oct 10, 2019 I’ve been fortunate enough to have some great conversations about what CS teachers need to know over the last year. The Advocate Read more...	Preparing Computer Science Teachers	Jennifer Rosato	2019-10-10 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
Artificial Intelligence Attracts Students Who Enjoy Solving Complex Problems and Tolerate Risk Posted by Reid Simmons on Oct 03, 2019 Students considering a career in artificial intelligence need to ask themselves: Am I a First Penguin? Read more...	Artificial Intelligence Attracts Students Who Enjoy Solving Complex Problems and Tolerate Risk	Reid Simmons	2019-10-03 05:00:00Z
7 things for CS teachers to know: K-12 CS experiences of Google engineers Posted by Hai Hong on Oct 01, 2019 At Google, I lead the Outreach team for Computer Science and Digital Skills Education, which means I get to support CSTA and other great organizations working to broaden access to CS education. The Advocate Read more...	7 things for CS teachers to know: K-12 CS experiences of Google engineers	Hai Hong	2019-10-01 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
CSTeachingTips.org: Tips for Teaching Computer Science Posted by Colleen Lewis on Sep 26, 2019 I curate CSTeachingTips.org, which has over 1,300 tips for teaching computer science (CS) gathered from interviews with more than 150 CS teachers because I’m passionate about helping teachers expand their strategies to teach CS more effectively. Read more...	CSTeachingTips.org: Tips for Teaching Computer Science	Colleen Lewis	2019-09-26 05:00:00Z
Recent Good News on Participation and Opportunities for Young Women Studying Computer Science Posted by Bobby Schnabel on Sep 18, 2019 Two pieces of important and good news have come out recently about the state of, and opportunities for, the participation of young women in computer science. The Advocate Read more...	Recent Good News on Participation and Opportunities for Young Women Studying Computer Science	Bobby Schnabel	2019-09-18 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
CSTA Announces Recipients of First-ever Equity Fellowship Posted by Bryan Twarek on Sep 18, 2019 The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) announced the ten participants of the organization’s inaugural Equity Fellowship, made possible in partnership with Microsoft Corp. and Pluralsight One. Read more...	CSTA Announces Recipients of First-ever Equity Fellowship	Bryan Twarek	2019-09-18 05:00:00Z
Remixing CSPD Week: The Summer of CS 2019 Posted by Jared Amalong, Julie Flapan, and Roxana Hadad on Sep 12, 2019 California is the world’s fifth-largest economy, and the information/technology sector being the largest contributor to its GDP growth in the last 10 years (Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2018; CompTIA, 2019). Read more...	Remixing CSPD Week: The Summer of CS 2019	Jared Amalong, Julie Flapan, and Roxana Hadad	2019-09-12 05:00:00Z
Announcing the 2019 State of Computer Science Education Report Posted by Jake Baskin on Sep 11, 2019 Today, along with Code.org and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways (ECEP) Alliance, a National Science Foundation Broadening Participation in Computing funded Alliance, CSTA is excited to release the 2019 State of Computer Science Education report. Read more...	Announcing the 2019 State of Computer Science Education Report	Jake Baskin	2019-09-11 05:00:00Z
The Second-Best Job Posted by Jane Prey on Sep 10, 2019 Don’t get me wrong, being retired is the best job ever (with teaching a close second!) but I must say I feel very lucky to be able to stay active in the computing education community. The Advocate Read more...	The Second-Best Job	Jane Prey	2019-09-10 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
CSTA Welcomes Hai Hong to the Board Posted by Jake Baskin on Sep 10, 2019 CSTA is pleased to announce the appointment of Hai Hong to the CSTA Board of Directors as a partner representative. Read more...	CSTA Welcomes Hai Hong to the Board	Jake Baskin	2019-09-10 05:00:00Z
Data Science in Schools Posted by Miles Berry on Sep 06, 2019 I’ve no doubt that good CS education involves finding some motivating contexts for getting the ideas across, and for pupils to get to grips with programming. The Advocate Read more...	Data Science in Schools	Miles Berry	2019-09-06 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
Finding Her Voice in the World of Computing: Samina’s Journey Posted by Samina Mondal and Angela Cleveland on Sep 05, 2019 Growing up in a household where Java was the second language, I have always had an interest in learning to code. Before pursuing a career in IT, I knew I liked computers and technology. Read more...	Finding Her Voice in the World of Computing: Samina’s Journey	Samina Mondal and Angela Cleveland	2019-09-05 05:00:00Z
Teaching Computer Science Online Posted by Ronda Kopfhamer on Aug 29, 2019 After 25 years of teaching computer science (CS), I’ve witnessed a few changes. My first computers at Baraboo High School only had floppy drives and no network or internet access. Students learned Pascal, followed by C++ and then Java. Read more...	Teaching Computer Science Online	Ronda Kopfhamer	2019-08-29 05:00:00Z
Building a Pre-K to 12 Computer Science Program Posted by Dan Blier on Aug 26, 2019 It is that time of the year when we re-open our doors to our students for another school year. The Advocate Read more...	Building a Pre-K to 12 Computer Science Program	Dan Blier	2019-08-26 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
Prayers, Meditations, and Reassurances Posted by Anthony A. Owen on Aug 22, 2019 “Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition.” - Jacques Barzun The Advocate Read more...	Prayers, Meditations, and Reassurances	Anthony A. Owen	2019-08-22 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
Technology has Vastly Improved our World, and Artificial Intelligence Will Keep Making It Better Posted by Fred Martin on Aug 16, 2019 Is it just me, or has the media decided that AI will cause the end of civilization as we know it? The Advocate Read more...	Technology has Vastly Improved our World, and Artificial Intelligence Will Keep Making It Better	Fred Martin	2019-08-16 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
CSTA Arizona: A summer of partnering, learning, and growing community Posted by Janice Mak on Aug 15, 2019 CSTA Arizona (CSTA AZ) held its first-ever AZ Computer Science Professional Development (CSPD) Week in June 2019. Read more...	CSTA Arizona: A summer of partnering, learning, and growing community	Janice Mak	2019-08-15 05:00:00Z
Dr. J. Philip East: 2019 CSTA Volunteer of the Year It was 1999, and Dr. J. Philip East was talking with Chris Stephenson about computer science (CS) education for K–12 teachers. The annual SIGCSE conference, which is mostly attended by college and university CS educators, had just run. Read more...	Dr. J. Philip East: 2019 CSTA Volunteer of the Year	Fred Martin	2019-08-09 05:00:00Z
My Summer PD looks like a Promising New Adventure… Posted by Michelle Lagos on Aug 06, 2019 The CSTA conference has been my summer PD for many years now, and it is incredible all the things I’ve been able to learn and bring back to my classroom for the new school year. The Advocate Read more...	My Summer PD looks like a Promising New Adventure…	Michelle Lagos	2019-08-06 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
Honoring CSTA’s Board of Directors Posted by Jake Baskin on Jul 29, 2019 CSTA is proud to have a teacher-led Board of Directors that is focused on creating a strong environment to support our members. The Advocate Read more...	Honoring CSTA’s Board of Directors	Jake Baskin	2019-07-29 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
CSTA: CS for ALL, Equity Access, and Bridging Gender and Diversity Gaps Posted by Art Lopez on Jul 24, 2019 My name is Art Lopez, and it is an honor and privilege to have been elected to serve on CSTA’s Board of Directors as one of the 9-12 representatives. The Advocate Read more...	CSTA: CS for ALL, Equity Access, and Bridging Gender and Diversity Gaps	Art Lopez	2019-07-24 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
Chapter Leadership Summit — 2019 CSTA Annual Conference Posted by Kristeen Shabram on Jul 16, 2019 On July 7–8, chapter leaders from more than 60 CSTA Chapters came together for the Chapter Leadership Summit at the 2019 CSTA Annual Conference. The Advocate Read more...	Chapter Leadership Summit — 2019 CSTA Annual Conference	Kristeen Shabram	2019-07-16 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
School Counselors Prepare Students for 21st Century Computational Thinking Skills Posted by Angela Cleveland and Jennifer Correnti on Jul 16, 2019 Counselors are at the forefront of opening doors to opportunities for all students. Read more...	School Counselors Prepare Students for 21st Century Computational Thinking Skills	Angela Cleveland and Jennifer Correnti	2019-07-16 05:00:00Z
Thank You to the 2019 CSTA Conference Committee Posted by CSTA on Jul 15, 2019 CSTA thanks the 2019 Conference Committee for their tireless work and creativity in planning the best professional development for our members. Read more...	Thank You to the 2019 CSTA Conference Committee	CSTA	2019-07-15 05:00:00Z
Recognizing the Role of Teachers in Advancing Computer Science Posted by Kate Maloney, Executive Director, Infosys Foundation USA and Jake Baskin, Executive Director, CSTA on Jul 09, 2019 For those of us working in the computer science (CS) field, the statistics are glaring. Read more...	Recognizing the Role of Teachers in Advancing Computer Science	Kate Maloney, Executive Director, Infosys Foundation USA and Jake Baskin, Executive Director, CSTA	2019-07-09 05:00:00Z
Are You Ready for #CSTA2019? Posted by Vicky Sedgwick on Jul 02, 2019 I am counting down the days to the 2019 CSTA Annual Conference. How about you? The Advocate Read more...	Are You Ready for #CSTA2019?	Vicky Sedgwick	2019-07-02 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
Still Failing at Fairness Equity — or the lack thereof — is a challenging thing to talk about. For people who recognize it's a problem, it isn't necessary to reiterate, because they're already aware of the problem. The Advocate Read more...	Still Failing at Fairness	Michelle Friend	2019-06-24 05:00:00Z	The Advocate
Classroom Tools: Using CMU’s CS Academy Posted by Jill Shumaker on Jun 11, 2019 I have taught technology at various levels, but this past year I was presented with the opportunity to teach computer science (CS) at the high school level in an innovative local district. Read more...	Classroom Tools: Using CMU’s CS Academy	Jill Shumaker	2019-06-11 05:00:00Z
Teaching Computational Thinking in Early Elementary Posted by Michelle G. Lee on May 30, 2019 “Computer science is! Computer science is! Using the power of computers to solve our problems and express ourselves!” Read more...	Teaching Computational Thinking in Early Elementary	Michelle G. Lee	2019-05-30 05:00:00Z
We Need Your Feedback on CS Standards Posted by CSTA on May 24, 2019 CSTA and ISTE have launched an initiative to revise CS standards. As CS teachers, your input is valuable to this process. Keep reading to learn how you can provide feedback. Read more...	We Need Your Feedback on CS Standards	CSTA	2019-05-24 05:00:00Z
Teaching Cyber Security in High School Posted by Derek Babb on May 22, 2019 When I started teaching cyber security five years ago, I had nothing. I didn't have a curriculum and I didn't have much background on the topic. Read more...	Teaching Cyber Security in High School	Derek Babb	2019-05-22 05:00:00Z
Group Work that Works: Agile for Authentic Learning Posted by Jennifer Manly on May 16, 2019 The traditional, and widely-accepted, model of group work in the classroom encourages teachers to group students in teams of three to five, and to assign a role to each student. Read more...	Group Work that Works: Agile for Authentic Learning	Jennifer Manly	2019-05-16 05:00:00Z
2019 Board of Directors Election Results Posted by Jennifer Rosato on May 06, 2019 We would like to take the opportunity to announce the newest members of the CSTA Board of Directors. Read more...	2019 Board of Directors Election Results	Jennifer Rosato	2019-05-06 05:00:00Z
CSTA Welcomes Bryan Twarek as Director of Education Posted by Jake Baskin on May 03, 2019 CSTA is thrilled to announce Bryan “BT” Twarek will join the organization as Director of Education at the end of this school year. Read more...	CSTA Welcomes Bryan Twarek as Director of Education	Jake Baskin	2019-05-03 05:00:00Z
Welcome to CSTA’s New Website and Member Experience Posted by Jake Baskin on May 01, 2019 Welcome to CSTA's new website and member experience! Read more...	Welcome to CSTA’s New Website and Member Experience	Jake Baskin	2019-05-01 05:00:00Z
ACM and CSTA Announce 2018–19 Cutler-Bell Student Winners Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on Mar 04, 2019 The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) announced four high school students were selected from among a pool of graduating high school seniors throughout the U.S. for the Cutler-Bell Prize. Read more...	ACM and CSTA Announce 2018–19 Cutler-Bell Student Winners	Stacy Jeziorowski	2019-03-04 06:00:00Z
It Doesn't Matter Where Students Go to School. Except That It Does Posted by Lien Diaz on Mar 04, 2019 With the school year well underway, I can’t help but reflect on where we are today in computer science (CS) education. Numerous initiatives to expand access to CS were initiated over the last decade. Read more...	It Doesn't Matter Where Students Go to School. Except That It Does	Lien Diaz	2019-03-04 06:00:00Z
Classroom Resources for Java Posted by Mike McClendon on Mar 01, 2019 A web search for “AP Computer Science A Java” returns over 17 million hits; it’s awesome to live in such an information-rich era, but this is overwhelming. Read more...	Classroom Resources for Java	Mike McClendon	2019-03-01 06:00:00Z
CSTA and Code.org Announce the 2018 Champions for Computer Science Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on Dec 05, 2018 In celebration of the 2018 Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), CSTA and Code.org are pleased to announce this year’s Champions for Computer Science. Read more...	CSTA and Code.org Announce the 2018 Champions for Computer Science	Stacy Jeziorowski	2018-12-05 06:00:00Z
Governors for Computer Science Posted by Sheela Vanhoose on Nov 01, 2018 In less than a month, 36 states will hold gubernatorial elections. These races will have a significant effect on the future of computer science (CS) education policy. Read more...	Governors for Computer Science	Sheela Vanhoose	2018-11-01 05:00:00Z
2018 Oracle Academy Scholarship Recipients Posted by CSTA Staff on Jun 22, 2018 Today the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) in collaboration with Oracle Academy are proud to announce the thirty-three scholarship recipients for the upcoming CSTA Annual Conference, July 7-10 in Omaha, NE. Read more...	2018 Oracle Academy Scholarship Recipients	CSTA Staff	2018-06-22 05:00:00Z
Announcing the next Executive Director of CSTA! Posted by CSTA Staff on Jan 11, 2018 The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has named Jake Baskin as its Executive Director, effective February 5, 2018. Read more...	Announcing the next Executive Director of CSTA!	CSTA Staff	2018-01-11 06:00:00Z

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