News and Updates
Annual State of Computer Science Education
This annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States provides an update on national and state-level computer science education policy, including policy trends, maps, state summaries, and implementation data.
CSforMA named Microsoft TechSpark Fellow!
We are proud to receive a Microsoft TechSpark Community Engagement Fellowship. Through TechSpark, Microsoft works with local community organizations to develop digital skills, support nonprofits and create jobs. Stay tuned …
Grants for Massachusetts Public Schools
CS Engage Grant is available for districts to expand Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) education for students in grades K-12. Applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, July 28, 2023
Algebra II/Math 3 + Data Course
Learn to teach Quadratic, Exponential, and Logarithmic relationships using Data Science. Attend a 3-day Algebra II/Math 3 + Data workshop July 31 – August 2 from 8:30am – 3:30pm at the Hilton in Woburn.
DLCS Summer PD
The CSforMA Professional Learning Institutes for 2023 feature intensive train-the-trainer courses in emerging technologies that track closely to our Digital Literacy and Computer Science standards and licensure requirements. The workshops will be held the week of July 24th – 28th in Southbridge, MA and the week of July 31st to August 4th in Woburn, MA.
Career Data
Newly release analysis of existing opportunities for individuals to enter the computer science field in the state of Massachusetts.
Using CS to Explore, Play, Create!
Join code.org for Hour of Code! Learn about computer science in space, premiering 10AM ET, December 5th on NASA STEM’s YouTube channel.
CS Ed Week is the second week of December!
CS Ed Week is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science and to celebrate the contributions of students, teachers and partners to the field.
See how MA rates in the 2021 State of Computer Science Education. Spoiler alert: We are not on top!
This report provides a snapshot of K–12 computer
science education policy and implementation across
the U.S. and in each state.
Change the Face of Computer Science
Only 3% of Black students learn computer science in high school or beyond. Inspire or encourage a student to try computer science, and let them know they belong. Together let’s change the face of computer science. #BlackVoicesForCS
Code.org 2021 Summer Professional Development
Applications for Code.org 2021 Summer Professional Learning have opened! Options are available for K-12 educators, and training is provided locally through CSforMA.
Digital Literacy Now Grant for Massachusetts Public Schools
The MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2021 Digital Literacy Now Grant for public schools, grades 6-8! Application deadline is February 19, 2020.
Amazon Future Engineer scholarship – Deadline Extended to Dec. 21!
Applications are now open for the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship. Encourage students, past or present, to apply!
Report: AP Computer Science Principles Course Bringing More Diverse Set of Students Into Computer Science Pipeline
New research shows increasing diversity in Advanced Placement (AP) computer science four years after the launch of AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP).
Daily Mini-Lessons for Hour of Code
Planning for mini pre-planned coding sessions with your classroom that’s gone virtual? Try a CodeByte! Designed to fit smoothly into a distance learning plan, CodeBytes are easy-to-digest, 20 minute recorded lessons.
Explore Artificial Intelligence
AI and Machine Learning are impacting our entire world. Join us to explore AI in a new video series, train AI for Oceans in 25+ languages, discuss ethics and AI, and more.
Impacts of Computing: CS Heroes
Check out our curated collection of Social Justice resources that can be optimized to incorporate CS!