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Closing the computer science (CS) education learning gap
Current perspectives and continuing challenges in CS education for U.S. K-12 schools 2020 report
Understand gaps in K-12 computer science education access for K-12 in this 2020 U.S. report — part of a multiyear, comprehensive research effort from Gallup and Google.
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Searching for computer science: Access and barriers in U.S. K-12 education 2015 report
Students, parents, teachers, and administrators recognize the importance of computer science education, but it’s still not a priority in many schools. Our reports examine what this means for rural, Black, female, and Hispanic students in the U.S.
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Diversity gaps in computer science education: Exploring the underrepresentation of girls, Blacks, and Hispanics
Understanding the structural and social barriers that discourage students from pursuing computer science education can help parents, teachers, and administrators find ways to bring more students to the field. Read report.
Encouraging students toward computer science learning
Beyond access, interest and confidence make a difference in which students learn computer science skills and which don’t. Read report.
Images of computer science: Perceptions among students, parents, and educators in the U.S.
Entrenched stereotypes and few visible role models could be contributing to the lack of racial and gender diversity in computer science education and careers. Read report.
Cracking the code: The prevalence and nature of computer science depictions in media
How computer science shows up in popular media can influence student perceptions about who computer science professionals are and what they do. Read report.
Trends in the state of computer science in US K-12 schools
A look at how perceptions of computer science and learning opportunities are evolving among K-12 students, teachers, and administrators. Read report.
A longitudinal analysis of community college pathways to computer science bachelor’s degrees
Community colleges play a significant role in guiding a more diverse pool of talent into computer science careers. Find out what more they can do to smooth the path. Read report.
Student perspectives of community college pathways to computer science bachelor’s degrees
Students need more flexibility and clarity as they navigate from community college to careers in computer science. Read report.
Pre-college computer science education: A survey of the field
An examination of how children engage with computer science education and improvements that could lead to more equitable opportunities in schools. Read report.
Women who choose computer science — What really matters
Encouragement and exposure play critical roles in leading women to pursue degrees in computer science. Read report.
K-12 computer science education state reports 2017
A look at how students, parents, teachers, and administrators perceive and experience computer science education in 43 U.S. states.
K-12 computer science education state reports 2016
How perceptions, opportunities, participation, and infrastructure influence computer science education in 11 U.S. states.
K-12 computer science education state reports 2017
K-12 computer science education state reports 2017
To inform the public on progress made toward ensuring broad participation in K–12 CS education, this report provides results from 2014 15 and 2015–16 Google-Gallup surveys. Topics include perceptions, opportunities, support, and infrastructure. It also offers recommendations to broaden access to CS learning for 43 states.
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K-12 computer science education state reports 2016
K-12 computer science education state reports 2016
Broadening equitable student access to computer science (CS) is critical to our future, not only because of the increasing demand created by computing-related jobs but also because it develops critical thinking to solve complex problems, creativity to foster new ideas, and skills to drive innovation. To inform progress in ensuring Computer Science for All, this report provides a status of CS education and recommendations for 11 states in 2016.
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Improving student engagement and building skills for the future
Driving the skills agenda: Preparing students for the future
How 21st century skills such as digital literacy, teamwork, and critical thinking are — or aren’t — equipping students for what’s next in the world of work. Read report.
Fostering exploration and excellence in 21st century schools
To prepare students for 21st century jobs, teachers need new strategies, technologies, and tools in the classroom. Read report.
Closing the gaps – improving literacy and mathematics by ICT enhanced collaboration
Information and communication technology (ICT) shows promise in enhancing the effectiveness of teaching models in reading and math. Read report.
Teacher status in Finland: How respect and autonomy have shaped the profession
Teaching is one of the most sought-after, respected professions in Finland. Here’s a look at why and what it means for the educational system. Read report.
Unconscious bias in the classroom: Evidence and opportunities
An examination of how unconscious bias impacts representation in computer science and STEM fields, and strategies for improvement. Read report.
Intelligence unleashed: An argument for AI in education
A primer on artificial intelligence and its potential to enhance and improve student learning in real-world classrooms. Read report.
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