When trying to ensure all students get access to the knowledge they need for college and careers, sometimes policy can get ahead of teacher capacity. Computer science is a case in point. As of 2022, ...

Kimberly Oakes, a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute lecturer, right, helps Questar III STEM High School student Sarah Sweet, left, learn how to program a robotic arm on Aug. 2, 2023. Robotics is one of ...

Despite decadeslong efforts through legislation, funding and advocacy, California’s schools have still not caught up with — and are falling further behind — three dozen other states in the percentage ...

Fourth graders participate in an introductory lesson on artificial intelligence during a computer applications class at Dr.

Five years ago, California embarked on an ambitious plan to bring computer science to all K-12 students, bolstering the state economy and opening doors to promising careers — especially for low-income ...

We do have two introductory classes, Computer Science 10 and Computer Science 61A. Fundamentally, though, these are CS classes. Neither class gives students both a practical basis for programming and ...

A student goes over an article in University of Washington’s computer ethics class, taught by Prof. Dan Grossman. Credit: Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education ...

Only 40% of California high schools offer computer science classes. To read more about what Gov. Newsom has signed into law, and what he vetoed, go here. Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics ...