Professor Adam Cannon’s famed Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java (COMS W1004) is one of Columbia’s most well-known CS courses, but we all want to know what a course is really ...

The increases are largely due to a new AP computer science class launched in 2016-17 that focuses less on Java coding and more on what the College Board describes as the “big ideas” behind computer ...

Computer science can often draw students with almost no prior experience, given that high schools offer varying degrees of computer science curricula. In introductory classes especially, students new ...

In 2019, Monali Mirel Chuatico graduated with her bachelor's in computer science, which gave her the foundation that she needed to excel in roles such as data engineer, front-end developer, UX ...

Van “Kendy” Nguyen, 16, didn’t know anything about computer science. Gradi Kabeya, 17, hadn’t done any coding before but said computer science seemed cool and useful.

In 2012, Time magazine reported that the only serious computing class available to most students is AP computer science, which focuses on Java programming. And even that course was offered at just ...

The group’s attempts at tracking computer science education nationwide suggest such classes remain particularly rare in Kansas. Meanwhile, businesses hunger for tech talent.

In 2006, for example, Harvey Mudd replaced its traditional, Java-based course with a Python-based course. As a result, the number of students who became interested in computer science increased.

There will be two classes: computer science methods and Advanced Placement computer science A. Students can earn general elective credit for both classes. Tenth- through 12th-graders are eligible.

Fortunately, schools throughout the U.S. are now taking steps to offer computer science. And 56% of teachers believe computer science should be mandatory for all students [1].

By 2030, the state of Ohio plans to make computer science a required class for high school graduation. Teachers like Shanti’ Coaston, of Westlake City Schools, are leading the charge to raise ...

Sweet’s AP Computer Science Principles class at Renaissance High School had 35 students, 63 percent of whom were female. All but two of his students decided to take the final exam, and 27 passed.