Category Archives: Learn to Code Movement

Texas Rep Guerra Proposes CS Choices and Teacher Certification Options

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 →

Lawmakers – not Computer Scientists – Send Students Mixed Messages on College Preparation

Washington State Rep. Drew Hansen (D-23rd District) believes that companies looking at his district as a possible location do consider computer science literacy of the local workforce in their decision-making processes. “We have 20,000 open computing jobs in the state right now, and yet our state produces only 1,200 computer science graduates each year. Who … Continue reading Lawmakers – not Computer Scientists – Send Students Mixed Messages on College Preparation →

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 →

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