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Computer Science is Growing in K-12 Schools, But Access Doesn’t Equal Participation

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Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. Girls, for instance, make up just one-third of high school computer science students nationally.

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The Role of Mathematics in Education

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Mathematics is not just about solving equations or memorizing formulas; it’s a way of thinking. It teaches us problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and the ability to think abstractly. But what makes mathematics the lingua franca of computer science?

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Competitive Coders Are the Future of Esports and the Rising Stars of Computer Science

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Players must program a backend strategy and use their coding and problem-solving skills to outsmart competitors. Students can start as early as upper elementary school with programs like Ozaria , a narrative adventure game that sets a foundation of core computer science (CS) concepts.

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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

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This is part of a three-article series covering key principles to consider when building out computer science programs in your academic setting. We saw an opportunity to use Minecraft Education as a project-based learning tool in computer science, which is how Level Up Los Angeles was born.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

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The Benefits of Hands-On Learning in Computer Science and STEM Education

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The Benefits of Hands-On Learning in Computer Science and STEM Education Introduction At Ellipsis Education, we believe hands-on learning is at the heart of building deep, lasting understanding in computer science. In computer science, this means teaching students how to approach challenges with perseverance.

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Portraits and Pathways: Computational Thinking Pathways Fulfill a Portrait of a Graduate

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These competencies include creativity and innovation, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, citizenship, flexibility and adaptability, and resilience. One result of this exclusion is children having inequitable access to consistent, high-quality computing opportunities. To date, all 50 U.S.

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