Students, educators and state leaders met at the Computer Science Summit Monday to push for an expansion of computer science programs in schools.
) - Students, educators and state leaders met at the Computer Science Summit Monday to push for an expansion of computer science programs in schools. Students were given the opportunity to learn about career opportunities, and teachers were able to pick up new skills to enhance what they’re doing in the classroom.
Educators say the lessons offered at these summits aren’t just for students who go into computer science fields; They can prepares students for a career in any field. Amanda Dykes, an Alabama computer science education specialist says the number of students participating in computer science has tripled in the last 5 years. “A lot of kids don’t play school well. They don’t do well on tests. They don’t do well writing essays, but then they come into a computer science class where they get to do this trial and error,” says Dykes. “They get to use their hands or they get to think outside the box, and it’s really exciting to see that difference in the student that might not be a typical A student go pass an AP exam” Governor Kay Ivey attended the summit to recognize the finalists in the Governor’s App Challenge, a statewide computer programming competition.2 arrested for contraband at Elmore Correctional Facility “We can no longer be a spring break town,” PCB Police Chief addresses to spring breakers and the community
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