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I recently received this from a higher-ed marketer for the 

Although it focuses on the need for more K-12 education in computer science, I was interested in the implications at the college level.

 in college. But K-12 computer-science education must spark students' curiosity and guide them toward various tech degrees and certifications after graduation.

I asked the sender, Andrew Deen, what made him think computer science was being overlooked in the nationwide initiative that's pushing education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, commonly known as STEM.

You may find some of the stats on the dearth of K-12 offerings surprising. They're about two-thirds of the way down the graphic.

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  I recently received this from a higher-ed marketer for the New Jersey Institute of Technology, a public research university. Although it focuses on the need for more K-12 education in computer science, I was interested in the implications at the college level. I’ve read articles questioning the need for computer-science degrees in college. But 

  I recently received this from a higher-ed marketer for the New Jersey Institute of Technology, a public research university. Although it focuses on the need for more K-12 education in computer science, I was interested in the implications at the college level. I’ve read articles questioning the need for computer-science degrees in college. But Read more →


Infographic: Why we shouldn’t neglect computer-science education

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