Why Computer Science Education Will Be Crucial for ‘Every Job’

nikholasOctober 2, 202209 mins

Sophia Mendoza’s interest in technology integration in education started as a 3rd grader in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Her teacher brought in a TRS-80, a desktop microcomputer, and let students play with it. It was Mendoza’s first experience with programming. Now, as LAUSD’s Instructional Technology Initiative director, ensuring every student has access to…

Exploring the state of computer science education amid rapid policy expansion

nikholasApril 11, 2022064 mins

The role of computers in daily life and the economy grows yearly, and that trend is only expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Those who learn and master computer science (CS) skills are widely expected to enjoy increased employment opportunities and more flexibility in their futures, though the U.S. currently produces too few specialists…