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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.
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What is Culturally Responsive-Sustaining CS Pedagogy?
Culturally responsive-sustaining computer science pedagogy is situated within a context of racial, socioeconomic, and gender inequality in K-12 CS education. It articulates a strategy to move beyond increasing access to computer science courses and ensure all students have the opportunity to be inspired and engaged in computing education, develop critical computational skills, and have equitable opportunities to pursue computing careers and contribute to technological innovation. Culturally responsive-sustaining computer science pedagogy includes: the teacher’s instructional practice, the curriculum, resources, and activities used in the classroom, as well as the instructional design practices utilized by the teacher. Culturally responsive-sustaining computer science pedagogy is necessary but not sufficient to achieve equity in computer science education. It must be implemented alongside broader solutions to dismantle racism and inequity in education, employment, health, and the environment, all of which disproportionately negatively impact marginalized communities.
Culturally responsive-sustaining computer science pedagogy ensures that students’ 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 technology’s purpose, potential, and impact.
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Putting it into practice
Advancing Racial Equity in Tech
The Fight For Justice Continues
We don’t need another CS curriculum
Charting a Path Towards An Equitable Future for Computer Science Education
“How To Talk To Your Boss About Race” is a must have for anyone fighting for an equitable workplace/world! On 2/2, join us for a book launch w/ author @hutchamachutch CEO of @ReadySetInc a diversity & inclusion training firm! #BlackHistoryMonth
RSVP! https://app.experiencewelcome.com/events/Jounqy/stages/epfBRB
Are you passionate about building a diverse, inclusive and high impact org culture?
We are looking for our next Chief People Officer to play a pivotal leadership role in staffing, people management, learning, & culture-building across orgs!
Apply Here! https://bit.ly/3qIUtQM
🎙ON AIR:
@cbracy on @TECollab's new report detailing the experiences of temporary contract workers that tech companies hire via third parties.
❓Are you a contract worker for a company, tech or otherwise? What’s been your experience?
📻Listen:
New Report Spotlights Tech‘s âShadow Workforce‘ - KQED
A new report released this week details the experiences of Silicon Valley‘s ”shadow workforce” -- the ...
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@KQEDForum @cbracy If you're passionate about this issue, check out our #ContractWorkerDisparityProject website and join our community:
Contract Worker Disparity Project
TechEquity Collaborative’s Contract Worker Disparity Project investigates how an entire class of tech workers has ...
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On March 7, 2022, #CSforALL's ED @lsudol will join @sarahtdunton of @ECEP_CS @MGHPCC, @AllisonScottPhD of @KaporCenter, and @ESArrillaga of @utdanacenter for the panel '#CSEd for a Tech Driven Future' at @SXSWEDU 2022! Learn more at https://buff.ly/3Kqh1yH. #SXSWEDU
. @MistahFAB let me know how to help bring youth tech pathways to the Dope Era Academy! #Oakland has good gems & resources at @KaporCenter @HiddenGeniusPro @WeAreTeamInc @hackthehood @SMASHprogram @ExploreKaiXR @wordxlife more! https://twitter.com/nananastia/status/1486778155390046208
Oakland legend @MistahFAB turned 40 this week and is about to open his new downtown nightclub, Dezi's. He's also setting his sights on creating a youth development center, Dope Era Academy. At the heart of all his projects is a mission to uplift his people https://www.kqed.org/arts/13908484/mistah-fab-week-dope-era-academy-dezis-oakland
❓What is a #BugBounty Program & Why Should You Care❓
(a thread✍🏾 by @AJLUnited upon the release of the new groundbreaking report: "BUG BOUNTIES FOR ALGORITHMIC HARMS?")
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Thank you to @KaporCenter for their partnership! Support from Kapor helped make these fall investments possible, and we're grateful to be working with them to make the tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem more diverse, inclusive, and impactful.
Announcing NMV's Fall Cohort: 9 Innovative Projects!
These projects are poised to drive progressive change – but they need your support to maximize their impact.
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