our Work
The Equitable Computer Science Curriculum Initiative is dedicated to eliminating barriers that exist in K-12 computer science education and pathways for marginalized students to STEM-related fields and tech careers. Our research, policy advocacy, and partnerships engage leaders on all levels to help ensure equitable access and meaningful opportunities for all students.

The Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Computer Science (CRCS) Framework FEATURES TWO CORE ELEMENTS.
Culturally Responsive/Sustaining CS Classroom Resources
Culturally responsive-sustaining computer science pedagogy ensures that studentsβ interests, identities, and cultures are embraced and validated, students develop knowledge of computing content and its utility in the world, strong CS identities are developed, and students engage in larger socio-political critiques about technologyβs purpose, potential, and impact. To provide tangible examples for expanding equitable and just computer science outcomes at the K12 level, we have developed a set of resources for teachers, school administrators, computer science instructional coaches, district administrators, and curriculum providers. These practical resources are intended to enhance integration of the CRCS Framework core components, CRCS instructional practices, CRCS pedagogical skills, and other computer science resources and are suitable for usage by any stakeholder in K12 computer science. We will be updating and adding to these resources to share broadly with the K-12 CS community.
Curriculum Evaluation Tools
Classroom Instructional Strategies
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Putting it into practice

Advancing Racial Equity in Tech
The Fight For Justice Continues
csteachersorg: RT @KaporCenter: How do we achieve equitable #CSeducation? This report says we must:
π‘ Expand+diversify CS teachers
π‘ Prioritize CS as a core subject
π‘ Develop communities of practice
π‘ Provide identity-inclusive curriculum+PD
@KaporC⦠http://Landscape.csteachers.org
How do we achieve equitable #CSeducation? This report says we must:
π‘ Expand+diversify CS teachers
π‘ Prioritize CS as a core subject
π‘ Develop communities of practice
π‘ Provide identity-inclusive curriculum+PD
@KaporCenter @CSTeachersOrg @IdentityInCS
http://Landscape.csteachers.org
#Latinx women have been historically underrepresented in #tech, making up less than 1% of tech leadership roles! We must diversify tech or risk new tech developments to be less aligned with the needs & expectations of Latinx communities. See Full Report! http://bit.ly/LTXTech
π£ We're thrilled to *finally* share something that has been percolating since the summer ...
UCLA Center on Race & Digital Justice | Led by @safiyanoble
Huge TY to @DemocracyFund, @macfound, @RockBrosFund, & @KaporCenter for their belief in and support of this important work!!
CLIFFORD THE π!!ππΎππΎππΎ https://twitter.com/KaporCenter/status/1620919376311459841

Kicking off #BlackHistoryMonth celebrating individuals across the Kapor Family of orgs from different backgrounds or what we call #DistanceTraveled. From #WestOakland to #tech hear from @FiscalCliffW, Sr Dir of Portfolio Growth Marketing @kaporcapital. http://bit.ly/3XXakun
Huge congrats @UCLA_CR_JD team! Excited to have @kaporcenter be a founding funder & looking fwd to collective action & collaboration with @safiyanoble @IfeomaOzoma & team! https://twitter.com/ucla_cr_jd/status/1622606036594032642

π£ We're thrilled to *finally* share something that has been percolating since the summer ...
UCLA Center on Race & Digital Justice | Led by @safiyanoble
Huge TY to @DemocracyFund, @macfound, @RockBrosFund, & @KaporCenter for their belief in and support of this important work!!
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Removing barriers in #tech
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Advocating for #CS access for all
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Fighting #AI + #tech that harms marginalized communities
This is what we do! Check out our impact in 2022!
@SMASHprogram @KaporCapital
http://impact.kaporcenter.org
#ICYMI we recently launched the #TechApprenticeshipToolkit!
With only 17% of #tech #apprenticeships held by Black workers, degree-based hiring is holding companies back from underrepresented talent. @OpptyatWork
Learn more: https://medium.com/kapor-apprenticeship