The seventh annual report on K-12 computing in the United States was released today. Provides an update on computer science education policy at the national and state levels, including policy trends, maps, state summaries, and implementation data. I had the opportunity to speak with Sean Roberts, VP of US Strategy at Code.org and get a preview ahead of today’s launch. Sean highlights the report’s findings, including significant growth in the number of schools offering computer science courses, emphasizes the importance of basic computer science education, and outlines challenges, including the persistent gender gap in this field. Dive into the full report here. Scroll down for some takeaways and highlights.
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