Computer Science Education Week: December 9-15

Computer Science Education Week
December 9 -15

Learn what most schools don't teach

  

#CSEdWeek promotes the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, and is expected to engage millions of students in hands-on computer programming and coding activities.

Computer science is a foundational field for every 21st century career or field of study. Learning the basics of computer science prepares students for a world that is increasingly dominated by technology. Research shows that students who study computer science also perform better at math.

Computer science is where the jobs are. More than 50% of all jobs in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are computing jobs. Some other stats:

• Computer science is one of the highest-paid college degree for new graduates.

• Computer programming jobs are growing at two times the national average -- but there aren’t enough graduates to fill these jobs.

• Nine out of 10 K-12 schools do not offer computer programming classes.

• In 35 out of 50 states, computer science does not even count toward high school graduation
 

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