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Read Running on Empty: The Failure to Teach K-12 Computer Science in the Digital Age
Identified that two-thirds of the country have few computer science education standards for secondary education and that most treat CS...

Read The New Educational Imperative
Information on improving high school computer science education by using worldwide research and professional experience. Authors: CSTA Publication Year: 2005

Read Computer Science in K-8: Building a Strong Foundation
A compilation of articles on K-8 CS teaching and learning, with a variety of perspectives, implementation methods, and means of...

Read Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit
Helps identify key stakeholders, messaging, potential pitfalls, and strategies for effective communication and advocacy. Authors: Code.org Publication Year: 2019

Read Keep Calm and AI On
AI is here. Let’s address challenges and opportunities for teachers, site administrators, and district personnel. Presented by: Gina Fugate, Julie...

Read NSSME+
National survey of high school science, math, and CS teachers with trends in teacher background and experience, curriculum and instruction,...

Read Pre-College CS Education Report
Comprehensive review of the current state of K-12 CS ed research, including perspectives of both researchers and practitioners. Authors: Google...

Read How To Effectively Use AI and Not Get Fired
Explore the intersection of protecting privacy and the mitigation strategies teachers can implement to effectively offset the occurrence of bias...

Read How To Become an Equity Fellow
Join the CSTA Education team as they share some tips to successfully apply to become the next Equity Fellow. Presented...

Read Feedback for Wrong Answers in Online Assessment
Learn how students can use wrong answers to enhance their computer science learning. Presented by: Diane Dowling

Read Ethical AI and Tech Justice in K–12 CS Education
How students can discuss and analyze ethical practices in computer science Presented by: Allison Scott and Shana White

Read Empowering Educators: Integrating K–8 CS across Core Disciplines
Lay the foundation for students’ CS futures by making interdisciplinary connections. Presented by: Nicholas Grzeda

Read CS4Autism: Life after High School
Creating opportunities in tech for young adults with autism Presented by: Darlene Bowman and Elvage Murphy

Read Computational Embroidery in a Cultural Context
Lesson plans for a computational embroidery class taught through a culturally responsive lens. Presented by: Jayne Everson and Megumi Kivuva

Read Coding for Littles: Unlocking Adventures with Escape Rooms and Computational Thinking
Combine the thrill of escape rooms with the power of computational thinking! Presented by: Lisa Schwartz and Sarah Phelps

Read Sowing the Seeds
Summarizes what is known about the assessment of high school CS student learning in the U.S., provides recommendations for advancing...

Read Computer Science Is For Everyone
A toolkit for middle and high school teachers to increase diversity in computer science education. Authors: Microsoft, TEALS Program, CSforAll,...

Read Guide to Inclusive Computer Science Education
Provides insights on how educators can encourage and engage all students in computer science. Authors: Microsoft, TEALS Program, CSforAll, NCWIT,...

Read Computer Science Professional Development Guide
Showcases how education leaders can build teacher, school counselor, and administrator capacity to support equitable computer science education. Authors: Microsoft,...

Read Five Big Ideas in Artificial Intelligence
Key concepts for teaching artificial intelligence (AI) in grades K-12. Authors: CSTA & Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence...

Read 2020 State of Computer Science Education
Policy trends and momentum in K-12 CS education in the United States over the past 12 months, with state-specific summaries....

Read K-12 Computer Science Framework
Sets guidelines for what students should know (concepts) and be able to do (practices) in K-12 computer science education. Authors:...

Read CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards
Delineates learning outcomes for a comprehensive computer science curriculum and its implementation at the K-12 level. Authors: CSTA Publication Year:...

Read CSTA Standards for CS Teachers
Provides clear guidance around effective and equitable CS instruction in support of rigorous CS education for all K-12 students. Authors:...