The American Library Association (ALA) has partnered with Google to create the Libraries Ready to Code initiative to, “ensure libraries have the resources, capacity, and inspiration to embrace activities that promote computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS) among our nation’s youth.” Libraries wishing to participate are encouraged submit proposals… read more
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Registration opens today for the 2017 Congressional App Challenge!
Congress To Launch Third Annual App Challenge – July 26 through November 1 The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is a public effort to encourage kids to learn how to code, through annual district-wide competitions hosted by Members of Congress for their district. Students in participating districts code original applications for the… read more
CS4TX Quarterly Web Conference – July 18, 2017
Computer Science for Texas (CS4TX) is a broad-based coalition of business leaders, parents and educators dedicated to bringing computer science to every student in Texas. This CS4TX quarterly conference call provides updates on goals and accomplishements in each of three areas: advocacy, professional development and community. This event is free… read more
Infosys Foundation USA working with DonorsChoose.org to support CS professional development
WeTeach_CS is dedicated to the success of CS teachers, so we know what an important role professional development plays in creating that success. We also know all too well the challenges involved in funding and creating professional development opportunities for teachers. That’s why we were thrilled when DonorsChoose.org and Infosys… read more
UTD offering over 100 coding camps this summer
My Brother's Keeper Coding Makerspace – Student Showcase
My Brother’s Keeper Coding Makerspace will be holding a student showcase on Saturday, May 13th from 1-4PM at the Carver Museum in Austin, TX. Coding Makerspace participants will demonstrate the Web VR projects they’ve been working on the during past few months. The program, run by Changing Expectations, is designed to encourage boys and young men of color to get involved in computer science and coding in order to foster an inclusive computing culture.
Hello World Tech Studio Summer Computer Science Programs
Software engineers, artificial intelligence architects, and data scientists from Rice University’s School of Engineering and the top technology companies across the U.S. have joined forces to lead summer computer science courses at the highest levels of rigor. Each one-week immersive course is modeled after graduate-level engineering programs where students are challenged to solve complex challenges and apply various types of computational capabilities.
Spring Break is Robot Week at the Hill Country Science Mill
Texas Legislature to consider CS funding options
CS at SXSWedu – Cracking the Code: K-12 Computer Science Education
Attending SXSWedu? Be sure to check out the panel session Cracking the Code: K-12 Computer Science Education, hosted by Oracle Academy. Our own Carol Fletcher will be discussing how to increase CS education in the K-12 classroom along with other CS education experts. Panelists Alison Derbenwick Miller – Oracle – VP… read more