Welcome to our latest edition of #STEMCTEFridays! This is a special edition as we are highlighting the upcoming Computer Science Education Week (December 7-13).

Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.

This year’s theme, as part of the #CSforGood movement, is #CSForSocialJustice. Without access to computer science and STEM courses, underrepresented students have limited opportunities and aspirations to develop computing knowledge.

Why is Computer Science Education Important for All Students?:

Activities:

Resources For Educators

  • The Constellations Center hosted a series of differentiated workshops for K-12 teachers to help them get ready for CSEdWeek.
  • Webinar: Going Beyond the Hour of Code (hosted by CS for All Teachers) – Monday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. PT. Register here.
  • A list of webinars taking place this week on a variety of computer science topics.
  • Check out this huge list of Hour of Code Resources for educators, afterschool programs, and families.
  • Check out this curated collection of social justice resources that can be optimized to incorporate CS!

Local Virtual Events:

Stay tuned for more updates to this page as we will be adding more fun activities and resources! Remember to check out all of our fun #STEMCTEFridays posts on our website.