We’re excited to present at CSTA NE 2021, a virtual conference about Computer Science! This year’s theme is Innovation and our expert curriculum designer, Brianna Wilkinson, will present an hourlong session about computational thinking!

The Current Perspectives and Continuing Challenges in Computer Science Education study published by Google and Gallup shows us some interesting trends about computer science education. The results include interviews with more than 7,000 participants, including students in grades 7 through 12, parents and guardians of students in grades 7 through 12, teachers, principals and superintendents across the U.S.

This summer, if you’re looking for professional development resources or continuing education courses, we know you’re searching for new resources that will help you bring more value to your classroom — not just repeat the same concepts you’ve already mastered.

As our students continue to return to their classrooms, educators everywhere are reporting that their learners are experiencing anxiety, have trouble concentrating and are struggling with their work. Supporting learners’ social emotional needs has always been important but, after the disjointed last year, the need to tune in to these elements of their education is all the more essential.

Research-backed strategies for teaching CS: 

→ Classroom Application: Download EiE’s free Coding Block Reference Sheet for Scratch Use this visual resource to support all students, especially English Language Learners, as they solve problems, collaborate, and learn new CS vocabulary.