Why We Must Have Computer Science In More Schools And Classrooms

Reading, writing, and arithmetic generally are considered mainstays in K-12 education. But as our society and global economy continue to drive toward the digital, we must add a new core topic: computer science.

In most US schools today, computer science is not considered a core academic subject. According to K-12 computer science advocacy coalition Computing in the Core, only 15 states offer core academic credit for computer science classes. Collectively, a smaller percentage of American high school students take computer science courses today than they did 20 years ago, according to the College Board. However, the skills learned through these courses—critical thinking, logic, cross-team collaboration, and problem solving, among others—are fundamental for success in the twenty-first century. Further, they are applicable across almost every academic subject.

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