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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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The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) is a membership organization that supports and promotes the teaching of computer science and other computing disciplines. CSTA provides opportunities for K-12 teachers and students to better understand the computing disciplines and to more successfully prepare themselves to teach and learn.

The New York Capital District chapter of the CSTA represents Computer Science and Computing teachers in upstate New York centered around Albany drawing from K-12 schools and colleges in over 8 different counties. This chapter has a long standing and strong relationship with the Siena College Computer Science department, which provides many opportunities for teachers, school districts, and students alike to engage in and grow with the computer science discipline and associated fields. The mission of this chapter is to build a vibrant community education professionals and community partners.

What are our goals in the Capital District CSTA?

Raise awareness in computer science
Provide professional development for computer science teachers
Share best practices in teaching Computer Science
Connect undergraduate students and their professors with opportunities for research, internships, and conferences in the field of computer science
Form relationships with area business that utilizes computer science skills

Participating Schools

Beekmantown
Berlin
Bethlehem
Briarcliff
Broadalbin-Perth
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
Capital Region BOCES
Chatham
Cohoes
Columbia
DCMO BOCES
Duanesburg

East Greenbush
Emma Willard
Glens Falls
Greenwich
Guilderland
Ichabod Crane
Johnston
Kingston
Lansingburg
Middletown
Mohonasen
Niskayuna

North Warren
Saratoga
Schalmont
Schodack
Schoharie
Sharon Springs
South Colonie
South Glens Falls
Spackenkill
Tech Valley
Troy
Ward Melville
Windham-Ashland-Jewett

Supported by Siena College Department of Computer Science in partnership with Code && Community (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) and SUNY-Albany Department of Educational Theory and Practice.