On May 12, 2016, a group from the National Science Foundation visited North Point High School in Waldorf, Maryland, part of the Charles County Public Schools.
Computer Science is taught in less than 25 percent of U.S. High Schools…
but several years ago, Charles County committed to bringing CS to all K-12 students in its school district.
Charles County uses a number of resources created by NSF-funded researchers.
Elementary school students learn about algorithms with tools like Bee-Bots.
Middle-school students use programs like Project GUTS (Growing Up Thinking Scientifically) and Bootstrap.
Both teach science and mathematics along with computational thinking.
High-school students take Exploring Computer Science, which inspires kids from diverse backgrounds to study computer science and use their knowledge to help society.
Charles Country’s CS Education efforts are supported in part by Code.org…
a non-profit dedicated to increasing participation in computer science by women and underrepresented students of color.
This fall, students in Charles County and across the nation will take one of several new AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) courses developed with NSF support.
These courses go beyond coding—they promote hands-on, project-based learning…
and they show students how CS can be useful in a wide range of fields.
Ultimately, CS education doesn’t only create the next generation of technological innovators and IT workers…
it equips students to explore other interests, and help all students succeed in any careers they choose.
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