Why in Fifth Grade? A Lesson from 2023 Teaching Excellence Award Winner Melissa Zeitz
The students are wondering. Why in fifth grade? They are going to be learning about PowerPoint. My students had questioning…
Recruiting Strategies with Equity in Mind
By Matt Alonzo Over a decade ago, when I commenced teaching computer science, the recruitment landscape was barren of strategies…
From the Courtroom to the CS Classroom with CSTA Equity Fellow Dr. Elvage Murphy
Dr. Elvage Girard Murphy spent many years as a practicing lawyer and professor of legal studies before turning to the…
Embracing AI in Computer Science Education: A Movement Towards Inclusive and Ethical Tech Futures
Last week, amidst the buzz of Computer Science Education Week, I had the remarkable opportunity to be part of an…
Expanding Computer Science with CSTA Equity Fellow Matt Alonzo
Matt Alonzo has taught math and computer science at Parkway North High School in St. Louis, MO, for the last…
The Scantron Problem: How to Avoid Creating Unintended Consequences in the Age of AI
By Dr. Kip Glazer Introduction On Aug. 9, 2023, I had the pleasure of attending a convening hosted by the…
CSTA and Amazon Announce $1.5 Million Collaboration to Empower the Future of Computer Science Education
Amazon’s donation will enable CSTA to develop, launch and advise on career exploration programming to help educators prepare students for…
Empowering the Future: CSTA Announces $1.6 Million Funding for Groundbreaking K-12 Computer Science Standards Update
Today at the White House, I shared $1.6 million in new funding commitments for us to embark on a comprehensive…
Hour of Code for the Elementary Classroom: Why and How to Start CS Education Early
On the value of early computer science education for life-long learning, creativity, and empowerment, and how to make the Hour…
Addressing Systemic Issues in CS with CSTA Equity Fellow Dr. Kip Glazer
Kip Glazer is a public educator and school administrator with a passion for bringing technology into the learning experiences of…