Computer Science Week brings coding, standards feedback opportunities
Thousands of Kentucky public school students will have the opportunity to gain experience in computer coding starting today as part of Computer Science Education Week.
Code.org professional learning program to accept applications for new cohort
AdvanceKentucky, a Code.org regional partner and part of the Kentucky Computer Science Initiative, will host a video conference for teachers interested in learning more about the Code.org Professional Learning Program in Kentucky from 10 a.m. to noon ET Nov. 15.
Computer science opportunities expanded for Kentucky students
Kentucky Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt, state and national partners from AdvanceKentucky, the College Board, Code.org and Kentucky Sen. David Givens announced a new computer science initiative that will expand computer science learning opportunities for Kentucky public school students.
These coders have class
Hardin County school becomes first in Kentucky to offer Girls Who Code as a class.
Kentucky students learn coding during Computer Science Week
Thousands of Kentucky students will get experience in computer coding starting today during Computer Science Week.
Cracking the code
Thousands of students across Kentucky participated in the Hour of Code, a worldwide, hands-on experience in learning to write computer code held as part of Computer Science Education Week.
Microsoft certification made easier by KDE pilot program
Funding from the Kentucky legislature is allowing more than 250 high schools and area technology centers to offer the Microsoft IT Academy to their students.
Down to a (computer) science
Unique program brings computer science curriculum to Lee County High.
State recognized for computer science education policy
Director of Awesome Inc Garrett Ebel helps senior Elisha Mutayongwa create variables and functions in JavaScript while visiting Tates Creek High School (Fayette County).Photo by Amy Wallot, Dec. 9, 2013 Code.org, a national non-profit organization that promotes computer science education and computer programming or coding, has recognized Kentucky for its “progressive state policy to make computer science count” [...]
Angry Birds makes for happy kids
In an effort to spice up a check presentation assembly, the staff at Southern Elementary School (Fayette County) came up with an idea that was one of the most fun activities I photographed all year -- live action Angry Birds.