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State of CS Report

The 2022 State of Computer Science Education: Understanding Our National Imperative is the annual report from Code.org, CSTA, and ECEP on K-12 computer science in the U.S. which includes policy trends, maps, state-by-state summaries, and implementation data.

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Join the Conversation on the CSTA Virtual Community

Connect with your fellow teachers and CS advocates on the new CSTA Virtual Community — available to all members!

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2022 Teacher Landscape Report

CSTA teamed up with the Kapor Center and AIICE to create a full report and interactive dashboard based on a nationwide survey of CS teachers. The report focuses on teacher perceptions of moving towards a vision of equitable computer science.

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New Standards Resources

CSTA recently published several teacher standards-aligned resources designed specifically for teachers, administrators, PD providers, schools of education, and policymakers.

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CS is Foundational

The CSTA standards outline the computer science content and practices that every student should learn over their K-12 experience.

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Micro:bit Training This December!

The Data Sciences Academy, in partnership with CSTA-Arizona, is excited to announce the Equip Your Genius: Parallax Training in Micro:bit event happening Sunday, December 3rd starting at 11am. We will convene at the University of Arizona main campus.

This event is primarily for K-14 classroom teachers of any discipline. We will focus on how to use the micro:bit device - a small physical device with buttons and an grid of LEDs - in a variety of contexts and subject areas. You do not need to already have a device to participate.

Please register by November 19th to secure your spot!

Click Here to Register!

Attend a CSTA-Arizona Meetup!

CSTA-Arizona meetups have started again for the 2023-2024 school year! Check our events page to see the full schedule, or register for one of the events coming soon!

CSTA-Arizona Maricopa Meetup - September 27th
CSTA-Arizona Tucson Meetup - October 5th
Maricopa Scratch Educator Meetup - October 7th

We've also added several partner events and virtual events to our CSTA-Arizona events page. Check out all of the ways to get connected to CS Education in Arizona and expand your own CS knowledge!

Workshop for Native Elementary Teachers

Are you a Native American teacher who works with Native American students? Interested in learning about how to introduce your students to computer science?

Join us for a workshop for 3rd-5th grade teachers. You will join teachers from Flagstaff Unified School District in a knowledge exchange aimed at enhancing and creating computer science curriculum that is culturally responsive to Native American students. At the end of the workshop series, you will have developed a 30-60 minute computer science lesson for your students that is aligned with CSTA learning standards for grades 3-5. Participants will receive a complimentary CSTA+ membership and a stipend!

Click here to learn more and apply

Start a Girls Who Code Club!

Inspire Coders of Tomorrow with Free Clubs Today. Girls Who Code Clubs for 3rd -12th graders:

Are completely free for students and schools.
Are split into two models, a book club model with computational thinking concepts for 3rd-5th graders and a coding club model for 6th-12th graders.
Are Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) standards-aligned.
Do NOT require any prior coding experience by the students or the facilitator.
Create a girls-supportive environment that welcomes students of any gender.
Provide a flexible curriculum with training and resources from our team.

Clubs really helped create a special place for my members to gain confidence and explore a new skill in a safe and supportive environment. - Soni B., Clubs Facilitator

Sign up today: HQ | Sign up (girlswhocode.com)

Micro:bit Training - Equip Your Genius

The University of Arizona Data Sciences Academy, in partnership with CSTA-Arizona, is excited to announce the Equip Your Genius: Parallax Training in Micro:bit event happening Sunday, December 3rd starting at 11am. We will convene at the University of Arizona main campus.

Please register by November 19th to secure your spot! Click here to learn more and register!

CSPDWeek is Coming!

Arizona CSPDWeek is coming the week of June 19th! We're excited to gather over 100 Arizona CS Educators at Xavier College Prep for a week of computer science professional development and community building.

There's still time to register, especially for our micro:bit and Robotics sessions. Click here to learn more before registration closes!

Job Opening: Xavier College Prep

Xavier College Prep is hiring a computer science teacher! Know someone interested in teaching Computer Science in the Phoenix area? Encourage them to apply with Xavier College Prep at this link.

More CSTA Events & Headlines

Maricopa Meetup - September 2023
Fate Brewery Company - Phoenix

Sep 27, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cybersafe: Teaching Cybersecurity with Minecraft Education
Virtual

Oct 05, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CSTA-Arizona Tucson Meet-Up - October 2023
U of A CS Department - Gould Simpson Building Room 701

Oct 05, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ScratchED Meetup - October 2023
Harmon Library - Meeting Room

Oct 07, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Impacts of Computing Summit 2023
Virtual

Oct 14, 2023
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Strategies for Teaching Identity Inclusive Computing
Virtual

Oct 19, 2023 6:00 PM

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