The “teach kids to code” movement has many thinking that computer science is just coding. Often the two are conflated since coding is definitely the most visible component of computer science. It is ...

In recent years, a growing number of coding boot camps have helped address the large gap between available software engineering positions and qualified candidates to fill them. Coding bootcamps have ...

While coding is a good start, school districts need to develop broader computer science initiatives to grow 21st century–ready learners. Alexander Slagg is a freelance writer specializing in ...

From beating the best human players at chess, to flying planes, to running stock market transactions, computers are now used in virtually every facet of modern-day life. But children aren't being ...

Computer science involves much more than writing code. It blends technical knowledge —like programming, algorithms and data systems — with soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving.

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced a new addition to its Amazon Future Engineer program – a music remix competition that teaches students how to write code that makes ...

Today, we’re going to look at the history of programming Since Joseph Marie Jacquard’s textile loom in 1801, there has been a demonstrated need to give our machines instructions. In the last few ...

Computer science education is making its way into K-12 schools, even at the elementary level. In the middle of a resounding push for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education is a ...

Late last month, President Obama announced a plan to help all students have access to computer science in school. The president’s 2017 budget proposal includes money for states and districts to expand ...

Hadi Partovi called out a new episode of the newspaper's "The Daily" podcast and ongoing media reports questioning whether computer science grads have been sold an empty promise about plentiful jobs ...

Last month the White House celebrated the progress of President Obama’s ambitious Computer Science for All initiative. Since the launch of the program in January, a dozen states have taken action to ...