More $$$ for Coding Classes in Public Schools

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The Python Fu Masters Podcast with Master Hun

Episode 22, Season 1

Episode Notes

Last week I meet with two different after-school program providers, serving public schools in SoCal. I met with two staff members from each of the two. Got lots of good intel from both meetings.

[Note: Since I didn't get permission to mention their organizations or the staff members' names, I can't tell you who I talked to. Sorry.]

To make a long story short, the Feds are doling out millions for coding classes in public schools. But I didn't get a sense those dollars will result in the outcome you would hope for.

The bottom line is student engagement and retention is a real problem I and other CS teachers have to deal with. I don't have a secret formula. No one has a magic bullet.

Sources

May 8, 2019 | EdSource

"California moves to get more K-12 students into computer science classes" by Diana Lambert

Feb. 4, 2019 | Code.org

"US Dept of Education Prioritizes Computer Science Funding"

Sept. 25, 2017 | EdSurge

"President Trump Earmarks $200 Million in Federal Grants for STEM, Computer Science Programs" by Tina Nazerian