Category Archives: Politics

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 →

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 →