Hour of Code, coding camps, hackathons – there’s a lot of hype around kids learning to code. Why? Because of the money. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts there will be 1.4 million computer-specialist job openings by 2020. But current estimates say approximately 71% of those positions will go unfilled. So those who enter … Continue reading 5 Things Homeschoolers Get from Learning to Code →
Al Franken (D-MN) has again introduced a bill in the US Senate to establish a Master Corps of STEM teacher leaders who would not only be subject matter experts but also experts at teaching students and training teachers. It sounds like a great plan to ramp up the numbers of American students ready to enter … Continue reading Master Corps of STEM Teachers and Professional Development Reconsidered →
Initiatives by state legislatures to increase American capacity in computer science continue to pop up around the country. On March 13, 2015, Texas House Member Rep. Bobby Guerra (District 41,Mission) filed H.B. No. 3700, a bill to establish a pilot program that includes professional development for teachers to become certified in the field of computer … Continue reading Texas Rep Guerra Proposes CS Choices and Teacher Certification Options →
