CSTA 2023 Featured Sessions: Recruitment of Teachers and Students CSTA Conference Committee 2023-05-31 05:00:00Z 0
Announcing the 2023 CS Teaching Excellence Award Winners CSTA and Infosys Foundation USA 2023-05-30 05:00:00Z 0

CSTA 2023 Featured Sessions: Physical Computing

Posted by CSTA Conference Committee on May 26, 2023
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We all know that coding is only one part of computer science. Yet when it comes to moving beyond the screen and into the hardware, it can be daunting! For those looking to expand their knowledge of physical computing, attending the CSTA Annual Conference is a great place to start.
 
CSTA 2023 Featured Sessions: Physical Computing CSTA Conference Committee 2023-05-26 05:00:00Z 0
Meet Your New CSTA Board of Directors Representatives CSTA 2023-05-25 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2023 Featured Sessions: Teacher Wellness and SEL for Educators CSTA Conference Committee 2023-05-23 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA Board Corner: Audra Kaplan CSTA 2023-05-22 05:00:00Z 0
Starting the CS Journey in Elementary with CSTA Equity Fellow Tonya Coats CSTA 2023-05-22 05:00:00Z 0 #CSEquity
Advocating for Girls in CS with CSTA Equity Fellow Maria Camarena CSTA 2023-05-19 05:00:00Z 0
Closing the CS Opportunity Gap with CSTA Equity Fellow Dr. Michelle Magallanez CSTA 2023-05-18 05:00:00Z 0 #CSEquity

Advocating for Rural Students with CSTA Equity Fellow Jigar Patel

Posted by CSTA on May 16, 2023
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Long before he became an educator, Jigar was already accustomed to challenging those around him to see from a new perspective. In rural Pennsylvania, where he grew up, few of his peers (or even teachers) had ever interacted with someone from India before, and their perceptions of Indian people were shaped entirely by what they had seen in movies and on TV.
Advocating for Rural Students with CSTA Equity Fellow Jigar Patel CSTA 2023-05-16 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
AI Meets the Science of Reading and Writing Skill Development Michelle Magallanez 2023-05-15 05:00:00Z 0
ACM and CSTA Announce 2022–23 Cutler-Bell Student Winners  CSTA 2023-05-10 05:00:00Z 0
Broadening Participation in CS with CSTA Equity Fellow Andrea Wilson Vazquez CSTA 2023-05-09 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

#BeAuthentic

Posted by Julie York on May 08, 2023
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It took me years to realize that I belonged in computer science—years of working through bias and stereotypes about what type of person teaches and belongs here. To me, computer science was a man’s occupation, something that only those gifted in math understood, and my paint shop and web tinkering meant nothing.
#BeAuthentic Julie York 2023-05-08 05:00:00Z 0
Sneak Peek: Harmonizing Scratch for K-8 Students Diana Franklin and Kristan Beck 2023-05-06 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA Board Corner: Jacqueline Russell CSTA 2023-05-05 05:00:00Z 0 Board Corner
Making Change in Mississippi with CSTA Equity Fellow Krystal Chatman CSTA 2023-05-04 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

CSTA 2023 Featured Sessions: Artificial Intelligence

Posted by CSTA Conference Committee on May 03, 2023
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We have many sessions dedicated to AI during CSTA 2023; but if you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, fret not! We’ve compiled a list of recommended sessions that focus on AI—what it is, how to teach it, and ways of understanding it.
CSTA 2023 Featured Sessions: Artificial Intelligence CSTA Conference Committee 2023-05-03 05:00:00Z 0
Building a Diverse CS Student Cohort with CSTA Equity Fellow Allen Antoine CSTA 2023-05-02 05:00:00Z 0 #CSEquity

CSTA 2023 Featured Sessions: Accessibility in CS

Posted by CSTA Conference Committee on Apr 28, 2023
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We know how hard it is to choose which sessions to attend, so if you’re looking to expand your accessibility knowledge, we’ve highlighted four featured sessions to check out at CSTA 2023.
CSTA 2023 Featured Sessions: Accessibility in CS CSTA Conference Committee 2023-04-28 05:00:00Z 0

Achieving AP CSP for All 9th Graders

Posted by Victoria Berkowitz on Apr 27, 2023
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Ever heard of CS for All? What about AP CSP for All? What about AP CSP for All 9th graders? Well, that is what I am doing right now in Mineola, New York!
Achieving AP CSP for All 9th Graders Victoria Berkowitz 2023-04-27 05:00:00Z 0
Computer Science For All Students: The Role of Public Policy Alexandra Holter 2023-04-26 05:00:00Z 0
First-Ever Computer Science Honor Society Leadership Summit Maria Camarena 2023-04-24 05:00:00Z 0

5 Ways to Set Up a CS Framework

Posted by Allen Antoine, Andrea Wilson Vazquez, Michelle Magallanez on Apr 20, 2023
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School administrators don’t realize the benefits of having their most dynamic teachers in computing courses because state testing requirements influence them to put their best and brightest in ELA, math, science, and social studies courses.
5 Ways to Set Up a CS Framework Allen Antoine, Andrea Wilson Vazquez, Michelle Magallanez 2023-04-20 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

Life After High School

Posted by Darlene Bowman on Apr 19, 2023
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What does the future hold for young adults with autism? What does “Transition” actually mean? How are we preparing students for life after high school? 
Life After High School Darlene Bowman 2023-04-19 05:00:00Z 0
Widening the “Learning Tent” of Computing Education Sepehr Vakil 2023-04-17 05:00:00Z 0
Understanding CS Policy: A Call to Join the CSTA Policy Committee David Lockett and Lawrence Tanimoto 2023-04-14 05:00:00Z 0
Building Capacity Among Black Computer Science Educators, a Panel led by Dr. Angelica Thompson Anita Debarlaben 2023-04-12 05:00:00Z 0
Session Recommendations for the CSHS Leadership Summit Jen Manly 2023-04-05 05:00:00Z 0
CS Professionals and Elementary Educators: A New Approach to Collaboration Alexandra Holter 2023-03-29 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA Board Corner: Michelle Friend Kenz Mangan 2023-03-23 05:00:00Z 0 Board Corner

CSTA Board Corner: Reintroducing Cindi Chang

Posted by Kenz Mangan on Mar 13, 2023
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We recently interviewed Cindi Chang (she/her), Interim Director at the Nevada Department of Education, Manager of the state’s CTE Information and Media Technology programs and Adjunct Professor of Computer Science Education at Touro University Nevada.
CSTA Board Corner: Reintroducing Cindi Chang Kenz Mangan 2023-03-13 05:00:00Z 0 Board Corner

CSTA Board Corner: Art Lopez

Posted by Kenz Mangan on Mar 03, 2023
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We recently interviewed Art Lopez (he, him, his), a retired CS teacher and the current project manager for Coding Our Future Project for CREATE at the University of California, San Diego. 
CSTA Board Corner: Art Lopez Kenz Mangan 2023-03-03 06:00:00Z 0 Board Corner
The Power of Grants: How Grants Enhance Student Experience and Increase Involvement Sarah Kemp 2023-02-21 06:00:00Z 0
CSTA Board Corner: Yolanda Lozano Kenz Mangan 2023-02-15 06:00:00Z 0 Board Corner
Call to Action: From the CSTA Equity Fellows to All Advocates and Allies for Equitable CS Education CSTA Equity Fellows 2023-02-13 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Fostering an Enjoyable Black History Learning Experience in Your CS Classroom Krystal Chatman 2023-02-08 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Session Recommendations for the 2023 CSTA Equity in Action Summit Shaina Glass 2023-02-07 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
BlackGPT: Five Reasons That Black Students Should Learn About and Use Artificial Intelligence Models Allen Antoine 2023-01-20 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Improving Accessibility in the Classroom With the UDL4CS Interactive Table Andrew Bennett; Maya Israel, Ph.D.; and Johnny Delgado 2023-01-13 06:00:00Z 0 #CSEquity

The CSAccess Working Group

Posted by Elissa Hozore and Richard E. Ladner on Jan 09, 2023
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During 2022 a small group of CSTA members and others started working together to provide more and better resources to teachers to empower them to include students with disabilities in K-12 CS education. 
The CSAccess Working Group Elissa Hozore and Richard E. Ladner 2023-01-09 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

Reflections from the Fall 2022 Equity Fellows Convening

Posted by Peter Dzubay, Computer Science Education Partnership Lead, Microsoft Philanthropies on Dec 16, 2022
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Microsoft Philanthropies Computer Science Education (CSE) team has been a proud partner of the Computer Science Teacher Association's Equity Fellows initiative since its launch in 2019. 
Reflections from the Fall 2022 Equity Fellows Convening Peter Dzubay, Computer Science Education Partnership Lead, Microsoft Philanthropies 2022-12-16 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

CSTA Board Corner: Richard Ladner

Posted by CSTA on Dec 14, 2022
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We recently interviewed Richard Ladner (he/him), professor emeritus in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, and an active CSTA+ member. 
CSTA Board Corner: Richard Ladner CSTA 2022-12-14 06:00:00Z 0 Board Corner
Celebrating CSEdWeek Throughout the Year Michelle Magallanez 2022-12-12 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Equitable CS Strategies with CSTA Equity Fellow Shawn Patrick Higgins Stacy Jeziorowski 2022-12-08 06:00:00Z 0 #CSEquity
Supporting Literacy Development in a Class of Diverse Learners with CS Integration within ELA Stacy Jeziorowski 2022-11-30 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Increasing Computer Science Participation with CSTA Equity Fellow Catherine Medina-DeVilliers Stacy Jeziorowski 2022-11-22 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Showcasing Representation in CS for Rural Students With CSTA Equity Fellow Pradip Misra Stacy Jeziorowski 2022-11-16 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
A Thanks to CSTA’s Board of Directors Jake Baskin 2022-09-30 05:00:00Z 0
Session Recommendations for the How We Teach Computing Summit Shaina Glass 2022-09-23 05:00:00Z 0
The Power of Partnerships to Help Increase Diversity in Computer Science Programs Mark Godinez 2022-09-21 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA Announces the 2022–23 Equity Fellowship Cohort CSTA 2022-09-19 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Three C’s: Supporting Computer Science Educators Going ‘Back to School’ Jake Baskin and Kate Maloney 2022-08-25 05:00:00Z 0
Celebrating Our Regional CS Teaching Excellence Award Winners CSTA 2022-08-24 05:00:00Z 0
Reaching Urban Youth with Robotic and STEM Programs Leontae Gray Ward 2022-06-27 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Approaches to Disrupt Inequities and Measure Success with CSTA Equity Fellow Leontae Gray Ward Stacy Jeziorowski 2022-06-21 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
3 Steps to Building Teacher Capacity in K8 CS Dr. Tim Swick 2022-06-15 05:00:00Z 0
Why the  Self  is important in Computer Science Education Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz 2022-06-07 05:00:00Z 0

Words from a CS Renaissance Teacher

Posted by Tory Wadlington on May 26, 2022
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I thoroughly enjoyed giving people advice on how their students should perform in school, and as a special education teacher, I would give people IEP meeting tips. But soon, the fire inside me started to dim, and I wondered if I had chosen the right career.
Words from a CS Renaissance Teacher Tory Wadlington 2022-05-26 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Meet Your Incoming CSTA Board of Directors Representatives Jennifer Rosato 2022-05-25 05:00:00Z 0
Announcing the 2022 CS Teaching Excellence Award Winners CSTA and Infosys Foundation USA 2022-05-23 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2022 Recommended Sessions CSTA Conference Committee 2022-05-13 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2022 Equity Session Recommendations CSTA Conference Committee 2022-05-13 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2022 Recommendations for the 9-12 Teacher CSTA Conference Committee 2022-05-13 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2022 Recommendations for the 6-8 Teacher CSTA Conference Committee 2022-05-13 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2022 Recommendations for the K-5 Teacher CSTA Conference Committee 2022-05-13 05:00:00Z 0
Computer Science is easy for you; You’re Asian!: Breaking down the stereotypes of AAPI students and creating opportunities for all students to learn computer science. Sandra Hartman 2022-05-13 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Fostering Authenticity in the CS Classroom with CSTA Equity Fellow Sandra Hartman Stacy Jeziorowski 2022-05-10 05:00:00Z 0 #CSEquity
Bringing Real-World Experiences into your CS Classroom Donald Saint-Germain 2022-05-09 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

Reflecting on computer science pedagogy

Posted by Dr. Sue Sentance on May 03, 2022
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I was delighted and honoured to be asked to deliver the pedagogy keynote at CSTA in July 2022. It’s a great privilege to be able to speak to so many teachers with a shared passion for teaching computer science.
Reflecting on computer science pedagogy Dr. Sue Sentance 2022-05-03 05:00:00Z 0
Expanding Computer Science in High School with CSTA Equity Fellow Donald Saint-Germain Stacy Jeziorowski 2022-04-21 05:00:00Z 0

CSTA Board Corner: Dr. Abigail Joseph

Posted by Monica McGill on Apr 19, 2022
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For the CSTA Board Corner this month, we interviewed Dr. Abigail Joseph, Director of Learning, Innovation, and Design, Grades 6-8 at The Harker School (San Jose, CA). Dr. Joseph has been involved with CSTA for the last seven years. 
CSTA Board Corner: Dr. Abigail Joseph Monica McGill 2022-04-19 05:00:00Z 0 Board Corner

CSTA Board Corner: Cindi Chang

Posted by Monica McGill on Apr 15, 2022
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We recently interviewed Cindi Chang (she/her), Assistant Director at the Nevada Department of Education and an active CSTA member. Cindi is also currently serving as a member of the CSTA Board of Directors.
CSTA Board Corner: Cindi Chang Monica McGill 2022-04-15 05:00:00Z 0 Board Corner
CSTA 2022 Pre-Conference Workshop Recommendations CSTA Conference Committee 2022-04-10 05:00:00Z 0
ACM and CSTA Announce 2021–22 Cutler-Bell Student Winners Jake Baskin 2022-03-28 05:00:00Z 0
A Look at This Year's Equity In Action Summit Gina Fugate 2022-03-18 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Support Student Success and Engagement Through Small Changes Lauren Berrios 2022-03-18 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Implementing Equitable Practics for K-5 Students with CSTA Equity Fellow Lauren Berrios Stacy Jeziorowski 2022-03-16 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Session Recommendations for the Equity in Action Summit Shaina Glass 2022-03-10 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
CSTA Board Corner: Nataša Grgurina Monica McGill 2022-03-07 06:00:00Z 0 Board Corner
Accessibility in Computer Science with CSTA Equity Fellow Gina Fugate Stacy Jeziorowski 2022-03-02 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Advocating for African American Girls in CS with CSTA Equity Fellow Carla Neely Stacy Jeziorowski 2022-02-28 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Changing the CS Narrative for African American Girls Carla Neely 2022-02-24 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Disrupting Inequities in CS With CSTA Equity Fellow Tory Wadlington Stacy Jeziorowski 2022-02-18 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Strategic Advice from a CS Administrator Sonal Patel 2022-01-27 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Developing Mental Toughness for STEM Retention Anita F. Debarlaben 2022-01-26 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Advancing Computer Science Equity With CSTA Equity Fellow Sonal Patel Stacy Jeziorowski 2022-01-24 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Ways to Reconnect as a CS Teacher During Uncertain Times Jenny Styer 2022-01-21 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
5 Benefits of Introducing Gamified Cybersecurity Learning into Your Classroom CyberStart America 2022-01-20 06:00:00Z 0

CSTA Board Corner: Janice Mak

Posted by Monica McGill on Jan 18, 2022
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Dr. Janice Mak (Postdoctoral Researcher at Arizona State University, she/her) has been involved with CSTA since 2014, including as part of an initial group of four people who revived the CSTA Arizona chapter.
CSTA Board Corner: Janice Mak Monica McGill 2022-01-18 06:00:00Z 0 Board Corner
Session Recommendations for the CS Across the Curriculum Summit Shaina Glass 2022-01-14 06:00:00Z 0

Identity Markers & Equity in CS

Posted by Vanessa Jones on Jan 07, 2022
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Cultural proficiency is when an adult understands that their personal culture and background impacts the people they work with. It is important for teachers to understand the gender, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic makeup of their computer science classrooms.
Identity Markers & Equity in CS Vanessa Jones 2022-01-07 06:00:00Z 0 #CSEquity
The Evolving Journey of CS Equity with CSTA Equity Fellow Jenny Styer Stacy Jeziorowski 2022-01-05 06:00:00Z 0 #CSEquity
Integrating Learning Experiences with CSTA Equity Fellow Vanessa Jones Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-12-20 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Bringing computer science education research into K-8 classrooms: A podcast Kim Wilkens 2021-12-16 06:00:00Z 0
‘See One to Be One’ with CSTA Equity Fellow Anita Debarlaben Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-12-14 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Deborah Seehorn, AI4K12 Team Will Receive Outstanding Educator Award CSTA 2021-11-17 06:00:00Z 0
AccessCSforAll Receives Funding for Three More Years Richard E. Ladner and Andreas Stefik 2021-11-02 05:00:00Z 0
Learning by Evaluating — A New Way to Learn Jessica Yauney 2021-10-29 05:00:00Z 0
Taking Risks: A Winner’s Pursuit of the Student Cutler-Bell Prize Cate Sauer 2021-10-22 05:00:00Z 0
Finding Community as a Black Educator, Teaching Cybersecurity, and A Lesson from The Jetsons Cate Sauer 2021-10-19 05:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight

Want to grow fantastic secondary CS teachers? Start them with Equity-based PD

Posted by Melody Hagaman on Oct 15, 2021
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Prior to 2012, I was a science teacher with a ton of energy and a new-teacher salary, so I took every paid and all-expenses-covered professional development (PD) opportunity that came my way. One such workshop was the University of Virginia’s Tapestry (now Lighthouse Tapestry) program, designed to help high school computer science teachers recruit and engage students from underrepresented groups.
Want to grow fantastic secondary CS teachers? Start them with Equity-based PD Melody Hagaman 2021-10-15 05:00:00Z 0

Building the Cybersecurity Workforce for Young Women

Posted by Alondra Rajxac and Philip Peavy on Oct 06, 2021
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Cybersecurity is a highly in-demand field, with over 460,000 current job openings solely in the United States that are not being filled. Each and every day you see in the news about a new cyber attack on businesses, or people’s data being compromised due to lack of cyber awareness.
Building the Cybersecurity Workforce for Young Women Alondra Rajxac and Philip Peavy 2021-10-06 05:00:00Z 0
The Power of Student Voice Angela DeHart 2021-10-01 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA Announces the 2021–22 Equity Fellowship Cohort CSTA 2021-09-22 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
A Thanks to CSTA’s Board of Directors Jake Baskin 2021-09-15 05:00:00Z 0 #TheAdvocate
Member-Created Resources Supporting Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month CSTA 2021-09-14 05:00:00Z 0
Session Recommendations for the Cultivating a Community of Learners Summit Bryan Twarek 2021-09-02 05:00:00Z 0
My Advice for New Computer Science Teachers Eric Foster 2021-09-01 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Hybrid Learning to Support Children’s Positive Technological Development: Wrap Up Angie Kalthoff and Amanda Strawhacker 2021-08-30 05:00:00Z 0
Defining Equitable Teaching Through Empowerment with CSTA Equity Fellow Eric Foster Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-08-20 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
CSTA 2021 in Review Dominick Sanders 2021-08-19 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Advocating for culturally responsive PD, elementary CS, and having high standards: A conversation with a 2021 Teaching Excellence Winner, Tamieka Grizzle Cate Sauer 2021-08-17 05:00:00Z 0 CS Teaching Excellence Awards
Closing the CS Gap with CSTA Equity Fellow Dominick Sanders Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-08-16 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Supporting Equitable Computer Science in Puerto Rico With CSTA Equity Fellow Mayné González Osorio Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-08-10 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Hybrid Learning to Support Children’s Positive Technological Development: Creativity — Part 2 Angie Kalthoff, Amanda Strawhacker, and Aim Unahalekhaka 2021-07-22 05:00:00Z 0

Recognizing Leading Computer Science Teachers

Posted by Jake Baskin and Kate Maloney on Jul 15, 2021
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As we emerge from the fog of the last 18 months, we’ll each come away with our own learnings. While some will be unique to our individual pandemic experiences, others are commonly shared. Among those which are widely acknowledged is the need for greater recognition of our teachers and the importance of technology education.
Recognizing Leading Computer Science Teachers Jake Baskin and Kate Maloney 2021-07-15 05:00:00Z 0
Hacking in to get out: CS as a Vehicle for Equity in Outdoor Spaces Megan Bowen 2021-07-13 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Creating Equitable Learning and Engagement with CSTA Equity Fellow Megan Bowen Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-07-12 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
CSTA 2021 Sessions Aligned to Standard 5. Classroom Practice CS Teacher Standards Resource Writers 2021-07-09 05:00:00Z 0
How I grew as a computer science educator Shaina Glass 2021-07-08 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2021 Sessions Aligned to Standard 4. Instructional Design CS Teacher Standards Resource Writers 2021-07-08 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2021 Session Aligned to Standard 3. Professional Growth and Identity CS Teacher Standards Resource Writers 2021-07-07 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2021 Sessions Aligned to Standard 2. Equity and Inclusion CS Teacher Standards Resource Writers 2021-07-06 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2021 Sessions Aligned to Standard 1. CS Knowledge and Skills CS Teacher Standards Resource Writers 2021-07-05 05:00:00Z 0

One Voice in CS

Posted by James Winn on Jun 30, 2021
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Having equity in CS can only come about when there is one voice.  It is essential for the success of our students, which then leads to success for us as a nation, and then for success as a world.  
One Voice in CS James Winn 2021-06-30 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Serving the Computer Science Students of The Wind River Reservation with CSTA Equity Fellow James Winn Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-06-23 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Learning about Problems of Practice K-12 CS Ed Teachers Face Monica McGill 2021-06-10 05:00:00Z 0
Service Opportunity: K-12 Liasion for SIGCSE 2022 Technical Symposium ACM 2021-06-10 05:00:00Z 0
Final Accessible Computer Science: Teacher to Teacher Webinar Next Week Richard Ladner and Brianna Blaser, AccessCSforAll 2021-06-09 05:00:00Z 0
5 Steps to Getting Started on the CSTA Community Cate Sauer 2021-06-09 05:00:00Z 0
Hybrid Learning to Support Children’s Positive Technological Development: Creativity — Part 1 Angie Kalthoff and Amanda Strawhacker 2021-06-04 05:00:00Z 0
The Interacting Inequities in CS Education Dr. Amy Ko 2021-05-28 05:00:00Z 0
Teaching CS through Project-Based Learning with Arm Dan Blier 2021-05-25 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
2021 CSTA Board of Directors Election Results Dan Blier 2021-05-20 05:00:00Z 0
Enhancing How We Check In with Students to Maximize SEL Development Lily Mora 2021-05-19 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

CSTA+ Member Spotlight: Jen Smith 

Posted by Cate Sauer on May 18, 2021
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Jen Smith is a computer science teacher, new teacher mentor, curriculum writer, and professional development facilitator. She currently serves as the vice president for the Maryland Chapter of the Computer Science Teachers Association, working tirelessly to promote a sense of community among computer science educators in Maryland.
CSTA+ Member Spotlight: Jen Smith Cate Sauer 2021-05-18 05:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight

Identifying Strategies to Promote Female Student Engagement with CSTA Equity Fellow Lilibeth Mora

Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on May 14, 2021
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“Understanding equity requires acknowledging that people have different challenges and barriers and that some systems exist and operate to disadvantage people at the onset,” shares CSTA Equity Fellow Lilibeth Mora, an Equity Teacher Leader — Instructional Coach, Teacher, at the Vallejo City Unified School District in Vallejo, California. 
Identifying Strategies to Promote Female Student Engagement with CSTA Equity Fellow Lilibeth Mora Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-05-14 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
New resources on the gender gap in computer science Carina Box 2021-05-13 05:00:00Z 0

The CS Teacher Landscape: Results from a Nationwide Teacher Survey

Posted by Bryan Twarek on May 06, 2021
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The Kapor Center and CSTA surveyed 3,700 PreK-12 CS teachers across the nation last summer to examine the current CS teacher landscape. We are excited to share the full results with you. The report covers teachers' professional backgrounds, challenges to equitable classrooms, and the current state of culturally relevant teaching.
The CS Teacher Landscape: Results from a Nationwide Teacher Survey Bryan Twarek 2021-05-06 05:00:00Z 0 research
Addressing the Shortcomings of Internet Accessibility Dr. John Underwood 2021-05-04 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Really, Really Big Things — Exponential Growth and Computer Science Dr. Tim Bell 2021-05-03 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2021 Equity Session Recommendations CSTA Conference Committee 2021-04-29 05:00:00Z 0
Recognizing and Correcting Inequities in Computer Science with CSTA Equity Fellow Dr. John Underwood Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-04-26 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
CSTA 2021 Recommendations for the 9-12 Teacher CSTA Conference Committee 2021-04-22 05:00:00Z 0
Vote in the CSTA 2021 Board of Directors Election Dan Blier 2021-04-21 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA+ Member Spotlight: Chinma Uche Cate Sauer 2021-04-20 05:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight
CSTA 2021 Recommendations for the 6-8 Teacher CSTA Conference Committee 2021-04-15 05:00:00Z 0
Hybrid Learning to Support Children’s Positive Technological Development: Content Creation Angie Kalthoff, Amanda Strawhacker, and Madhu Govind 2021-04-12 05:00:00Z 0
The Humanities are Integral to Computer Science: We must teach more than just how to code Elizabeth Naameh 2021-04-09 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
CSTA 2021 Recommendations for the PreK-5 Teacher CSTA Conference Committee 2021-04-08 05:00:00Z 0
Expanding the Notion of “Who” Does CS with CSTA Equity Fellow Elizabeth Naameh Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-04-05 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Supporting African-American Girls in Computer Science Education Eboni Zook 2021-03-26 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Cultivating STEM Learning Opportunities for Girls of Color with CSTA Equity Fellow Eboni Zook Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-03-24 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Accessible Computer Science: Teacher to Teacher Richard Ladner and Brianna Blaser, AccessCSforAll 2021-03-18 05:00:00Z 0
ACM and CSTA Announce the 2020–21 Cutler-Bell Prize Winners Jake Baskin 2021-03-17 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA+ Member Spotlight: Jen Manly Cate Sauer 2021-03-16 05:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight
Hybrid Learning to Support Children’s Positive Technological Development: Choices of Conduct (Part 2) Angie Kalthoff, Amanda Strawhacker and Ziva R. Hassenfeld 2021-03-15 05:00:00Z 0
Intentional Practices Can Address Inequity For Girls In Computer Science Laura Ramirez 2021-03-12 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Creating a Supportive Space for Girls in CS with CSTA Equity Fellow Laura Ramirez Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-03-04 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Disrupting Computer Science at the District Level with CSTA Equity Fellow Shaina Glass Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-03-03 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Texas CSTA Chapters Collaborate to Put on Two Events Dan Blier 2021-03-02 06:00:00Z 0 #TheAdvocate

ED Corner: An Update from CSTA Executive Director Jake Baskin

Posted by Jake Baskin on Feb 26, 2021
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On the days I miss the classroom most I think about the energy that would build during a lesson that was really working. Students diving right into a project, actively checking in with each other, and the most amazing moments when I’d have to pry them away from their computers at the end of the period.
ED Corner: An Update from CSTA Executive Director Jake Baskin Jake Baskin 2021-02-26 06:00:00Z 0 ED Corner
A Look at CSTA’s Upcoming Equity in Action Summit  Deb Harding 2021-02-24 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

Encouraging Underrepresented Students to Consider Careers in CS With Deb Harding

Posted by Stacy Jeziorowski on Feb 23, 2021
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CSTA Equity Fellow Deb Harding’s journey into the computer science field began as a high school math teacher in the late 80s where in addition to teaching mathematics, she taught a course in Pascal and helped launch the district’s initial network, facilitated professional development for teachers learning how to use computers in the classroom, and developed self-paced interactive Trig units.
Encouraging Underrepresented Students to Consider Careers in CS With Deb Harding Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-02-23 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Shanti' Coaston Appointed to CSTA Board of Directors Jennifer Rosato, Dan Blier, and Jake Baskin 2021-02-19 06:00:00Z 0
CSTA+ Member Spotlight: Dr. Abigail Joseph Cate Sauer 2021-02-17 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity,CSTA+ Member Spotlight

Celebrating Diversity in Computer Science

Posted by Shaina Glass on Feb 10, 2021
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Today, we can honor Black History Month not just through slideshows and historical figures, but by highlighting Black people's resilience and contributions in the very subjects we teach — computer science included.
 
Celebrating Diversity in Computer Science Shaina Glass 2021-02-10 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Hybrid Learning to Support Children’s Positive Technological Development: Choices of Conduct (Part 1) Angie Kalthoff, Amanda Strawhacker and Ziva R. Hassenfeld 2021-02-08 06:00:00Z 0
Employing Universal Design Learning to Support CS Students Sarah Ciras 2021-01-28 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Increasing Accessibility for Students With Language Based Learning Disabilities With CSTA Equity Fellow Sarah Ciras Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-01-26 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
CSTA+ Spotlight: CSTA Equity Fellows Lily Mora and Dominick Sanders  Cate Sauer 2021-01-20 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity,CSTA+ Member Spotlight

Let’s Hit Refresh

Posted by Shiela Lee on Jan 15, 2021
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With a new year upon us, many of us are deciding what old traditions and habits to throw out and what new commitments we will make to ourselves and others.
Let’s Hit Refresh Shiela Lee 2021-01-15 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

CSTA Awarded $10.5 Million Grant From U.S. Department of Education

Posted by Jake Baskin on Jan 13, 2021
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I’m proud to announce that CSTA was awarded a $10.5 million grant from the United States Department of Education to bring Expanded CSPDWeek (E_CSPD_Wk) events to over 2,000 K-12 computer science teachers in South Carolina and Indiana over the next five years, impacting over 50,000 students.
CSTA Awarded $10.5 Million Grant From U.S. Department of Education Jake Baskin 2021-01-13 06:00:00Z 0
Elementary-Level CS Inclusivity with CSTA Equity Fellow Shiela Lee Stacy Jeziorowski 2021-01-08 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Hybrid Learning to Support Children’s Positive Technological Development: Collaboration (Part 2) Angie Kalthoff, Amanda Strawhacker, & Amanda Sullivan 2021-01-04 06:00:00Z 0

Share Your Voice & Experience With Equitable CS Education

Posted by CSTA on Dec 22, 2020
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Academic conferences are rich opportunities for learning, yet they are typically dominated by researchers. However, the organizers of the RESPECT Conference are working to broaden the base of both presenters and participants, and they are explicitly inviting K-12 CS teachers to join. This is a wonderful and unique opportunity for researchers and teachers to learn directly from one another. Please consider sharing your voice and experience with equitable CS education.
Share Your Voice & Experience With Equitable CS Education CSTA 2020-12-22 06:00:00Z 0
A Look at The Future of CS Summit Carlos Vazquez 2020-12-21 06:00:00Z 0

CSTA+ Interview: CS Student Spotlight

Posted by Cate Sauer on Dec 15, 2020
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Axel S. Toro Vega shares his experiences since being recognized at the 2020 CSTA Virtual Conference, getting funding for CS projects, and how he packed extra sweaters for his move from Puerto Rico (BR) to Boston. 
CSTA+ Interview: CS Student Spotlight Cate Sauer 2020-12-15 06:00:00Z 0
Hybrid Learning to Support Children’s Positive Technological Development: Collaboration (Part 1) Angie Kalthoff, Amanda Strawhacker, & Amanda Sullivan 2020-12-14 06:00:00Z 0
CS for All Includes Students with Disabilities Richard E. Ladner 2020-12-09 06:00:00Z 0
Computer science education still has diversity gaps Maggie Johnson, Vice President, Research + CS Education, Google 2020-12-04 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Recognizing and Honoring Native Students in the CS Classroom Rebecca Luebker 2020-11-25 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

The Business Side of CS 

Posted by Michelle Page on Nov 23, 2020
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You may have noticed over the past few years quite a bit of exciting change at CSTA. New programs, enhanced membership benefits and chapter support, and a dynamic annual conference are a result of increased investment from partners in the CS community to support the strategic development of a CSTA that more broadly supports a wide range of teacher needs.
The Business Side of CS Michelle Page 2020-11-23 06:00:00Z 0 The Advocate

The Importance of Equitable Teaching Practices in CS

Posted by Monica McGill on Nov 16, 2020
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In the 1980s, over 1 in 3 women studied computer science in college, providing demonstrable evidence that women are quite capable of understanding and excelling in computer science studies. This is in stark contrast to the number of women who study today, which resides in the range of 15%, and which has led to some questioning whether women have the capacity to learn computer science.
The Importance of Equitable Teaching Practices in CS Monica McGill 2020-11-16 06:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
Hybrid Learning to Support Children’s Positive Technological Development: Communication  Angie Kalthoff & Amanda Strawhacker 2020-11-12 06:00:00Z 0
CSTA+ Member Spotlight: Ira Ehrlich Cate Sauer 2020-11-10 06:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight

Elections as a Teaching Tool
 

Posted by Bobby Schnabel on Nov 09, 2020
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Given that I was scheduled to compose this blog on Nov. 7, 2020 (and am doing so), and that this is the day the U.S. Presidential Election result was declared by the news media, it seems natural to share some thoughts about a few things that the election coverage of the last few days has led me to reflect upon, from the perspective of K-12 (and college) teachers.  
Elections as a Teaching Tool  Bobby Schnabel 2020-11-09 06:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
CSTA Releases 2019–2020 Annual Report Jake Baskin 2020-11-03 06:00:00Z 0

NCWIT for CSTA

Posted by Jane Prey on Nov 02, 2020
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I was fortunate to be a part of the early years in the formation of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). While my focus was in the higher education area, I knew there was another major effort working in the K-12 space. Since I joined the CSTA Board, I have wanted to share the work of the K-12 Alliance with the CSTA community. I am very lucky to have Jannine Fernadez (THANK YOU!) provide insight into resources that are of particular interest to our community.  

NCWIT for CSTA Jane Prey 2020-11-02 06:00:00Z 0 #TheAdvocate
LGBTQ+ History Month: An informal exploration on the history of LGBTQ+ CS Education Megan Bowen 2020-10-26 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity,CSTA Pride

Amplifying and Elevating the Voices of our Chapter Leaders

Posted by Janice Mak on Oct 26, 2020
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Our CSTA chapters are the pulse, the heartbeat of the organization. Supported and sustained by a network of incredible chapter leaders, our chapters convene, network, and provide a strong local community of practice. Whether it is through regular chapter meetings, special events such as CSPD Week, or even informal ‘happy hours,’ chapters are the lifeline for CS teachers who are seeking community and a way to grow their CS content and practice. With the onset of the pandemic and even our CSTA conference going virtual, I had to wonder — how are chapters doing it? How are they continuing to support their communities?
Amplifying and Elevating the Voices of our Chapter Leaders Janice Mak 2020-10-26 05:00:00Z 0 #TheAdvocate

MIT THINK Scholars Program

Posted by Dan Blier on Oct 19, 2020
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Have you ever wondered what happens to our CSTA/ACM Cutler-Bell Prize winners? Kevin Meng is one of our 2020 CSTA/ACM Cutler-Bell Prize winners. Kevin graduated from Plano West Senior High School, Plano ISD, Texas in May 2020. Kevin is currently studying computer science and math at MIT. If you would like to learn more about Kevin’s submission for the CSTA/ACM Cutler-Bell Prize, you can check out the story here
MIT THINK Scholars Program Dan Blier 2020-10-19 05:00:00Z 0 #TheAdvocate
Celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Lilibeth Mora 2020-10-15 05:00:00Z 0
A Data-Driven Call to Action: Addressing Inequities in Computer Science Education CSTA & ECEP 2020-10-14 05:00:00Z 0

So, Why do We Teach Computer Science?

Posted by Natasa Grgurina on Oct 13, 2020
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All of us involved in teaching computer science — teachers, teacher educators, researchers, CS advocates, to just name a few — believe that for all of our students it is important to learn computer science. But, why exactly? An often-heard argument is concerned with job opportunities and a call from the industry. We need software developers, database administrators, web designers, embedded systems engineers, UX specialists … 
So, Why do We Teach Computer Science? Natasa Grgurina 2020-10-13 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
Meet Carlos Vazquez, CSTA’s New Professional Learning Manager Carlos Vazquez 2020-10-13 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA+ Member Spotlight: Carla Neely Cate Sauer 2020-10-12 05:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight
Computer Science Education Is More Relevant Today Than Ever Before  Cindi Chang 2020-09-21 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
CSTA Announces the 2020–21 Equity Fellowship Cohort  Bryan Twarek 2020-09-21 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

White Teachers as Anti-Racist Allies

Posted by Jen Manly on Sep 16, 2020
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During the 2020 CSTA conference, Rafi Santo (CSforALL), Todd Lash (University of Illinois and a 2019-2020 CSTA Equity Fellow) and I were tasked with facilitating a virtual Birds of a Feather session centered around the topic of White Teachers as Anti-Racist Allies in CS Education.

White Teachers as Anti-Racist Allies Jen Manly 2020-09-16 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate

Encouraging Young Women’s Interests in Computing

Posted by Aya Abdelgawad & Catherine Tabor on Sep 10, 2020
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As an educator and mentor in El Paso, Texas, most of my students are from groups underrepresented in tech. Determined to bring Computer Science to each school where I teach, I began looking for opportunities to further my own knowledge, as well as expand access to opportunities for my students.

Encouraging Young Women’s Interests in Computing Aya Abdelgawad & Catherine Tabor 2020-09-10 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA+ Member Spotlight: Maria Camarena Cate Sauer 2020-09-09 05:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight

The Changing Landscape of Computer Science Education

Posted by Art Lopez on Sep 09, 2020
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“These are not normal times” is a phrase that I have constantly heard from many of you, our members of CSTA, and from my friends, peers and colleagues for the past several months. So many different events have and continue to occur that impact our students, teachers, communities, and societies at large: the pandemic, social justice issues and unrest, the political climate, and remote/distance learning and teaching just to name a few.

The Changing Landscape of Computer Science Education Art Lopez 2020-09-09 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
Anti-Racist Teaching Michelle Friend 2020-08-18 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
Thank You to CSTA’s Board of Directors Jake Baskin 2020-08-17 05:00:00Z 0 #TheAdvocate
CSTA+ Member Spotlight: Faythe Brannon Cate Sauer 2020-08-11 05:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight

The Virtual World – What Will Endure?

Posted by Bobby Schnabel on Aug 06, 2020
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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?  

The Virtual World – What Will Endure? Bobby Schnabel 2020-08-06 05:00:00Z 0 #TheAdvocate
Hybrid Learning to Support Children's Positive Technological Development: Introduction Angie Kalthoff & Amanda Strawhacker 2020-08-05 05:00:00Z 0

7 conferences, 6 years, and 5 executive directors:
My wonderful tenure on the board of CSTA
 

Posted by Fred Martin on Jul 23, 2020
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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.

7 conferences, 6 years, and 5 executive directors:My wonderful tenure on the board of CSTA  Fred Martin 2020-07-23 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate

A New Awareness

Posted by Jane Prey on Jul 20, 2020
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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! 

A New Awareness Jane Prey 2020-07-20 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
Honoring Teachers at the Forefront of Advancing Computer Science Jake Baskin and Kate Maloney 2020-07-14 05:00:00Z 0
North to the Future  Noelle Valentine 2020-07-09 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Reflections and Key Takeaways on 40 Years of CS Teaching Cate Sauer 2020-07-06 05:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Noelle Valentine Stacy Jeziorowski 2020-07-03 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

Computer Science Summer Virtual Bridge Program During a Pandemic

Posted by Dan Blier on Jul 01, 2020
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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?  
Computer Science Summer Virtual Bridge Program During a Pandemic Dan Blier 2020-07-01 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
Showing Up For LGBTQ+ Students in CS CSTA 2020-06-30 05:00:00Z 0 CSTA Pride
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Charity Freeman Stacy Jeziorowski 2020-06-24 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity


Doing More Than Showing Up 

Posted by Hai Hong on Jun 17, 2020
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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
Doing More Than Showing Up  Hai Hong 2020-06-17 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
Top 20 Reasons to Attend CSTA 2020 CSTA Conference Commtitee 2020-06-16 05:00:00Z 0

Fostering Creativity, Curiosity, and Generosity Through Robotics

Posted by Angie Kalthoff & Lynne May Lim on Jun 15, 2020
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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? 
 
Fostering Creativity, Curiosity, and Generosity Through Robotics Angie Kalthoff & Lynne May Lim 2020-06-15 05:00:00Z 0

Intersectionality of Systemic Racism, CS, and our Role

Posted by Cate Sauer on Jun 11, 2020
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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.
 
Intersectionality of Systemic Racism, CS, and our Role Cate Sauer 2020-06-11 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity,CSTA+ Member Spotlight

Black Lives Matter to CSTA

Posted by CSTA on Jun 05, 2020
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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.
Black Lives Matter to CSTA CSTA 2020-06-05 05:00:00Z 0

K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 4: Curricula & Tools

Posted by Bryan Twarek on May 29, 2020
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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.
 
K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 4: Curricula & Tools Bryan Twarek 2020-05-29 05:00:00Z 0

K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 3: Assessment

Posted by Bryan Twarek on May 28, 2020
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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.
 
K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 3: Assessment Bryan Twarek 2020-05-28 05:00:00Z 0

K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 2: Instructional Strategies

Posted by Bryan Twarek on May 27, 2020
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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.
K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 2: Instructional Strategies Bryan Twarek 2020-05-27 05:00:00Z 0
We Need Your Voice in a National Survey of K-12 CS Teachers Bryan Twarek 2020-05-26 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2020 Sessions for the K-5 Teacher CSTA Conference Committee 2020-05-22 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2020 Sessions for the 6-8 Teacher CSTA Conference Committee 2020-05-22 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA 2020 Sessions for the 9-12 Teacher CSTA Conference Committee 2020-05-22 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Michelle G. Lee Stacy Jeziorowski 2020-05-21 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

Looking To Next Year

Posted by Vicky Sedgwick on May 19, 2020
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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?

Looking To Next Year Vicky Sedgwick 2020-05-19 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate

K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 1

Posted by Bryan Twarek on May 19, 2020
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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. 

K-12 CS Teacher Takeaways from SIGCSE 2020 - Part 1 Bryan Twarek 2020-05-19 05:00:00Z 0
Participate in a Virtual Computer Science for English Learners Pilot Year Program Erika Burt 2020-05-18 05:00:00Z 0
CSTA Equity Fellowship Spotlight: Shana White Stacy Jeziorowski 2020-05-14 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

Attribution Errors
 

Posted by Michelle Friend on May 12, 2020
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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.
Attribution Errors  Michelle Friend 2020-05-12 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
Lessons Learned During Panademic Teaching Cate Sauer 2020-05-11 05:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight
Accessibility and Remote Computer Science Education Briana Blaser, Sheryl Burgstahler, and Richard Ladner 2020-05-08 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Being a Warm Demander in a Sea of CS Inequity Shanti Coaston 2020-05-07 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

Conversations for Change

Posted by Jennifer Rosato on May 06, 2020
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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! 
Conversations for Change Jennifer Rosato 2020-05-06 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
CSTA Equity Fellowship Spotlight: Shanti Coaston Stacy Jeziorowski 2020-04-24 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Virtual Life  Bobby Schnabel 2020-04-21 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
SCRIPTing Change in Connecticut Jacqueline Corricelli 2020-04-17 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
CSTA Equity Fellowship Spotlight: Jacqueline Corricelli Stacy Jeziorowski 2020-04-13 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Emergency Remote Teaching: Challenges & Possible Solutions Jacqueline Corricelli 2020-04-09 05:00:00Z 0
Social Emotional Connections and Self-care for Teachers in the Time of COVID-19 Cate Sauer 2020-04-07 05:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight

Software, Hardware, and People

Posted by Jane Prey on Apr 07, 2020
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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. 
Software, Hardware, and People Jane Prey 2020-04-07 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
Complimentary Origins Towards Demystifying Computer Science for Non-CS TeachersThe Social Science Educator Perspective Rebecca Luebker 2020-04-02 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
2020 CSTA Board of Directors Election Results Fred Martin 2020-04-01 05:00:00Z 0
Building a CS Summer Enrichment Program  Dan Blier 2020-03-31 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
How High School Computer Science Changed My Life Neal Taparia 2020-03-31 05:00:00Z 0

We’re Going Virtual! 

Posted by Jake Baskin on Mar 27, 2020
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After much consideration, we’ve decided to transition the 2020 CSTA Annual Conference to a virtual conference!
We’re Going Virtual! Jake Baskin 2020-03-27 05:00:00Z 0
Complimentary Origins Towards Demystifying Computer Science for Non-CS TeachersThe Computer Scientist Educator Perspective: Breaking Stereotypes Abigail Joseph 2020-03-23 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
DFW CSTA Collaborative Conference 2020 and Digital Divas 2020 Dan Blier 2020-03-19 05:00:00Z 0
No Longer Hidden Figures Charity Freeman 2020-03-16 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Abigail Joseph Stacy Jeziorowski 2020-03-13 05:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Working for the CSTA Board of Directors Michelle Lagos 2020-03-12 05:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
ACM and CSTA Announce the 2019–20 Cutler-Bell Prize Winners Jake Baskin 2020-03-11 05:00:00Z 0
Pathways, Barriers and Volun-toldisms in Computer Science  Cate Sauer 2020-03-09 05:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight
Defining Pathways in K–8 Computer Science and Beyond Vicky Sedgwick 2020-03-06 06:00:00Z 0 csk8chat
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Rebecca Luebker Stacy Jeziorowski 2020-03-05 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
Beyond the Flier: Four Actionable Ways to Grow your CS Program  Jennifer Manly 2020-03-04 06:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
CSTA Welcomes Greg Bianchi to the Board Jake Baskin 2020-03-03 06:00:00Z 0
CH-CH-CH-CHANGES! Amy Fox 2020-03-02 06:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
What Could it Be? Cindy Wong and Todd Lash 2020-02-26 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
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 0 The Advocate
Meet Jason Bohrer, CSTA's New Chapter Relations Manager CSTA 2020-02-24 06:00:00Z 0
Computer Science in the Library Vicky Sedgwick and Kristeen Shabram 2020-02-21 06:00:00Z 0 csk8chat
Using Her Voice: Pat Phillips’ Legacy at CSTA Stacy Jeziorowski 2020-02-20 06:00:00Z 0
An Interview with CSTA+ Member David Lockett Cate Sauer 2020-02-18 06:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Todd Lash Stacy Jeziorowski 2020-02-18 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity
CSTA Equity Fellow Spotlight: Cindy Wong Stacy Jeziorowski 2020-02-14 06:00:00Z 0 CSEquity

Yes, K-2 Can!

Posted by Vicky Sedgwick on Feb 11, 2020
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I often hear comments like those below when I talk about teaching programming in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Yes, K-2 Can! Vicky Sedgwick 2020-02-11 06:00:00Z 0 The Advocate

#000000 History Month, Computing, and Schools

Posted by Shana V. White on Feb 11, 2020
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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.
#000000 History Month, Computing, and Schools Shana V. White 2020-02-11 06:00:00Z 0
CSTA to Develop Equity-Focused PD Through a Grant From the Community Foundation of Utah Jake Baskin 2020-01-30 06:00:00Z 0
This is the Way Anthony A. Owen 2020-01-27 06:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
Book Talk: Building a Library for Computer Science Classes Vicky Sedgwick 2020-01-24 06:00:00Z 0 csk8chat
Benefits of Establishing a CS Honor Society Hai Hong 2020-01-21 06:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
CSTA Ohio Working With State Board of Education on CS Expansion Jenifer Conard 2020-01-16 06:00:00Z 0
Reflections on Teaching Computing, Ethics and Social Responsibility Bobby Schnabel 2020-01-13 06:00:00Z 0 The Advocate
Edutainment for Computational Thinking James “Bo” Gorcesky 2020-01-09 06:00:00Z 0
Meet Linda Roh, Computer Science Honor Society Advisor Cate Sauer 2020-01-08 06:00:00Z 0 CSTA+ Member Spotlight

It's a New Year

Posted by Jane Prey on Jan 06, 2020
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Happy first CSTA blog post for 2020! Each year I try to reflect on the past year to help gain perspective for the next.
It's a New Year