Category Archives: Education
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 →
