This report from the SREB provides five actions for states and schools to help more young
people learn computer science and explore and choose careers in computing fields.
Nicole Zumpano, the instructional technology coach at Coonley Elementary School, has introduced coding to her kindergarten through fifth - grade students through Chicago Public Schools» participation in the national CSforAll initiative to help all
students learn computer science.
Ian's current mission is to inspire kids to change their existing mindset through strategies that will help them develop a strong belief in themselves and their ability to
learn Computer Science and Coding.
Every KIPPster should have the opportunity to
learn Computer Science, and this December, KIPPsters from around the country will unite to complete an Hour of Code!
Why do students need to
learn computer science?
The survey showed that 91 percent of parents want their children to
learn computer science; less than 8 percent of principals thought demand for the courses was that high.
Working on a computer doesn't mean that they are
learning computer science, just the computer program that another person created.