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Why computer science in K-12

Zelenko
January 18, 2018

Why computer science in K-12

Generic presentation to convince your school, district or state that computer science is important to teach in grades K-12

Zelenko

January 18, 2018
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  1. …but the majority of schools don’t teach computer science: Source:

    Gallup 90% parents want their child to study computer science 40% of schools teach computer programming
  2. 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000

    50,000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 FEMALE MALE Source: National Science Foundation, National Center for Education Statistics Computer science graduates are on the rise again, but women are still underrepresented
  3. Computer science is just about learning technology Computer science is

    about logic, problem solving, and creativity Some may think:
  4. Just like they learn about the digestive system, photosynthesis, or

    electricity. Every 21st century student should have a chance to learn about algorithms, how to make apps, or how the internet works.
  5. 500,000 current openings: These jobs are in every industry and

    every state, and they’re projected to grow at twice the rate of all other jobs. Computing jobs are the #1 source of new wages in the United States
  6. Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center for Education Statistics

    58% of all new jobs in STEM are in computing 8% of STEM graduates are in computer science The STEM problem is in computer science:
  7. K-12 computer science University computer science Software workforce Tech’s diversity

    problem starts in K-12 CS Women who try AP Computer Science in high school are ten times more likely to major in it in college, and Black and Hispanic students are seven times more likely. Sources: College Board, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics
  8. Only 12 states have created K-12 computer science standards. Momentum

    is building, but we still have a long way to go. The state of K-12 computer science standards States with K-12 CS standards States without K-12 CS standards
  9. In 34 states plus DC, computer science can count towards

    high school graduation math or science requirements - up from 12 states in 2013. CS can count for graduation in 34 states + DC Computer science counts statewide Computer science can count (school decides) Computer science is an elective
  10. Underrepresented minorities taking an AP CS exam Female students taking

    an AP CS exam 2007 2017 2007 2017 And, in schools that teach computer science, enrollment is through the roof…
  11. Source: Gallup 90% parents want their child to study computer

    science 40% of schools teach computer programming But fundamentally, this is the picture we need to solve: