All posts by Jean Shankle

STEM Education HR 1020 Passes with Strong Bi-Partisan Support

On February 25, 2015, 232 Republicans were joined by 180 Democrats to pass HR 1020, STEM Education Act of 2015 against the opposition of only 8 Republicans;  out of the entire House of Representatives, 4 Republicans and 8 Democrats did not vote. The bill represents progress on a number of fronts that have been challenges … Continue reading STEM Education HR 1020 Passes with Strong Bi-Partisan Support →

Political Inaction on Computer Science Stalls Prospects for American Students

Lack of Computer Science Education in U.S. Schools While the U.S. Congress and many state legislatures debate the place of computer science (CS) as a core requirement in U.S. schools, students in England are already studying in earnest. In 2013, the National Curriculum in England required computer science at key stages of education. All students … Continue reading Political Inaction on Computer Science Stalls Prospects for American Students →

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