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Happy Labor Day Everyone !!!

Happy Holidays from our CommunityCode family to yours!!

According to findings from a newly released report by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and Kapor Center:

1. CS teachers in low-income schools reported experiencing digital divide challenges at a rate 3x higher than teachers in higher-income schools.
2. CS teachers in rural schools had to suspend instruction at a rate over twice as high (34%) as those in urban schools (17%).
3. 54% of teachers serving primarily underrepresented students found distance learning is posing a major challenge for CS instruction.

We need change.

Read more here: https://www.kaporcenter.org/teacher-perspectives-on-covid-19s-impact-on-k-12-computer-science-instruction/

Teacher Perspectives on COVID-19’s Impact on K-12 Computer Science Instruction When the COVID-19 pandemic forced teachers nationwide to transition hastily to emergency distance learning environments, concerns about educational equity and access emerged. The Kapor Center and the Computer Science Teachers Association surveyed nearly 3,700 K-12 computer science teachers, to under...

We are excited to share that beginning on May 18th, some of our friends at Microsoft will be hosting a series of webinars to introduce you to the Microsoft Devices organization and internship program. Recent college graduates whom have joined the team, as well as former interns and hiring managers from Program Management, Supply Chain, Engineering and Devices Software at Microsoft will be present.

In addition, tips and tricks for preparing effective resumes, developing interview skills and networking will be shared, and prizes will be raffled at the end of each session.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about life at Microsoft, please register at the link or QR code provided below!

Thank you to everyone for a great Family Night recently at Anderson County Library. Enjoy the break!