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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
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Charting a Path Towards An Equitable Future for Computer Science Education
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Join us for our 2022 #SMASHVirtualTours to hear more from our scholars + alumni like Nyla & Valencia from our newest #SMASHacademy site @SpelmanCollege. Experience the impact SMASH has in preparing our scholars + alumni to pursue, persist & work in #STEM http://bit.ly/3Odz2Sj
“#Pride is the only celebration that uses an emotion to describe itself.” #KaporCenter’s Chief of Staff + Learning @DinahConTech describes herself as a mom, queer woman, daughter of immigrants & advocate for social justice. Hear her #DistanceTraveled story http://bit.ly/3twuD4z
34% of schools w/ high proportions of Black Indigenous Latinx+Pacific Islander students offered #computerscience compared to 52% serving a greater proportion of white + Asian students. Our report breaks down cs access by race, gender, income + more! https://bit.ly/CSAccessReport
Come join us! https://twitter.com/kaporcenter/status/1541238511369592832
Join two equity and inclusion activists as they share best practices for navigating tech while being Black + Queer. Share your experience with former tech employees who were once in your shoes.
Reflections on Being Black + Queer in Tech. 6/30 1pm PDT
https://app.experiencewelcome.com/events/60uKGo/stages/LMfaK6
Despite comprising 18% of the overall U.S. #workforce, Latinx talent represents only 7% of #tech jobs. By investing in equitable education opportunities and creating diverse pathways to tech roles, we can increase Latinx representation in the industry. https://twitter.com/KaporCenter/status/1537828926533378053
#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! https://www.kaporcenter.org/expanding-the-latinx-tech-pipeline-the-time-for-action-is-now/
We're excited to welcome our 2022 #KaporFellows Cohort! This program provides career pathways to underrepresented folks entering tech, venture capital + tech-based entrepreneurship. Stay tuned learn about each of them! https://kaporfellows.kaporcenter.org/
Join two equity and inclusion activists as they share best practices for navigating tech while being Black + Queer. Share your experience with former tech employees who were once in your shoes.
Reflections on Being Black + Queer in Tech. 6/30 1pm PDT
https://app.experiencewelcome.com/events/60uKGo/stages/LMfaK6
Reflections on Being Black + Queer in Tech. 6/30 1pm PDT
Join two equity and inclusion activists as they share best practices for navigating tech while being Black + Queer. Share your experience with former tech employees who were once in your shoes.
https://app.experiencewelcome.com/events/60uKGo/stages/LMfaK6
