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My latest opinion piece on NDTV. I discuss the urgent need for reform to bridge the skills gap and prepare our youth for the evolving job market. Also about the importance of interdisciplinary learning and the impact of Mozilla Foundation’s Responsible Computing Challenge, backed by USAID.Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g-t4vUge #EducationReform #ComputerScience #InterdisciplinaryLearning #TechInnovation #ResponsibleComputing #ResponsibleAI 

From Maria Flynn at Jobs for the Future (JFF): "it’s critical for us all to start from a place that imagines what’s possible for humans in the age of A.I. When you do that, you find yourself focusing quickly on people skills that allow us to collaborate and innovate in ways technology can amplify but never replace." This is more true than ever for both #K12 and #highered, and one reason why, as a former teacher, competency-based education resonates so strongly with me. It ensures students successfully master core technical skills like #reading and #math, while at the same time prioritizing those higher order skills and dispositions so essential to success in an ever evolving future. Our kids can't wait - now is the time to rethinking #K12 education https://lnkd.in/efWPbjuS

How to Evaluate Partnerships and Pathway Programs-at the beginning of our innovation many were suspicious that industry's involvement in education meant that students would be pushed into lower tracks. IBM's Pathways in Technology Early College High School has helped many students earn a bachelor's degree by age 20 but the majority of students typically graduate from college in their early to mid-20s according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Shanna White Justin Andrew Akeeme Black and Kenneth Louis are just a few examples from P-TECH Brooklyn. MDRC P-TECH 9-14 Evaluation "By the end of the first year of postsecondary education, 2.6 percent of female and 1.8 percent of male P-TECH 9-14 students had earned degrees, compared with virtually no students from the comparison group, of either gender. These impacts for both genders are statistically significant". "Male students who had the chance to attend P-TECH 9-14 schools were more likely to attain college degrees than male students assigned to other kinds of schools". https://lnkd.in/gzAi4xV6 #weareptech #skillsbuild #skillsfirst #skills2030 PTECH Brooklyn HS Alumni Network NYC Department of Education The City University of New York City Tech, CUNY IBM iX The State University of New York New York State Education Department www.ptech.org PTECH Brooklyn HS Alumni Network NYC Department of Education The City University of New York City Tech, CUNY IBM IBM iX The State University of New York New York State Education Department

How to Evaluate Partnerships and Pathway Programs-at the beginning of our innovation many were suspicious that industry's involvement in education meant that students would be pushed into lower tracks. IBM's Pathways in Technology Early College High School has helped many students earn a bachelor's degree by age 20 but the majority of students typically graduate from college in their early to mid-20s according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Shanna White Justin Andrew Akeeme Black and Kenneth Louis are just a few examples from P-TECH Brooklyn. MDRC P-TECH 9-14 Evaluation "By the end of the first year of postsecondary education, 2.6 percent of female and 1.8 percent of male P-TECH 9-14 students had earned degrees, compared with virtually no students from the comparison group, of either gender. These impacts for both genders are statistically significant". "Male students who had the chance to attend P-TECH 9-14 schools were more likely to attain college degrees than male students assigned to other kinds of schools". https://lnkd.in/g72AsMDi #weareptech #skillsbuild #skillsfirst #skills2030 PTECH Brooklyn HS Alumni Network NYC Department of Education The City University of New York City Tech, CUNY IBM iX The State University of New York New York State Education Department www.ptech.org PTECH Brooklyn HS Alumni Network NYC Department of Education The City University of New York City Tech, CUNY IBM IBM iX The State University of New York New York State Education Department

Calling all future tech superstars! Our junior class has been captivated by the power of algorithms, and they're hungry to learn more. 🤖 In our computer science class, we've been exploring how algorithms shape the digital world around us - from the social media feeds that curate our online experiences to the recommendation engines that guide our choices. The students have been fascinated by the hidden logic that drives so many of the systems we rely on every day. Now, they're eager to dive deeper. If your child is intrigued by the algorithms that govern our modern lives, encourage them to apply for our computer science elective. They'll get hands-on experience translating complex problems into accessible pseudocode, learning to identify potential biases, and optimizing algorithmic performance. This is their chance to gain invaluable technical skills and digital literacy - essential tools for navigating the 21st century. The future is algorithmic, and our juniors are ready to be the pioneers who harness its potential. #AlgorithmicLiteracy #DigitalLiteracy #ComputerScience #STEM #FutureTechLeaders #TechSkills #ProblemSolving #CriticalThinking #Pseudocode #AlgorithmicTransparency #AlgorithmicBias #DataAnalytics #TechEducation #JuniorClass #HighSchool #StudentOpportunities #SkillBuilding #FutureReady #CareerPrep #SchoolPrograms #ApplyNow

The state of IT students and trainees in Germany 🇩🇪: the newest numbers from our statistics agency are out! What do you think - are the overall numbers rising or falling? 🆙🔻 You can find my analysis of computer science subjects by gender in the article, as well. 💡 Lots of handiwork 😂 The latest updates are available for the year *2022*. 2023 is not yet analyzed, but the numbers will likely be accessible in early 2025.

“The sector is very optimistic and that is something that has been relatively consistent,” she observes. “But the challenge we have is that we don’t have the people to fill the roles that 78 per cent of our sector needs. We need to continue to create a pipeline of talent. Digital underpins everything so everybody is looking for these skills now.” Yet Computing Science is yet to be a core subject, no equity of access and has the least amount of teachers on record and least amount of places to train as a CS teacher. #SaveComputingScience https://lnkd.in/efAdT2wd

'Why do so many girls shy away from Computer Science?' This question is central to understanding the gender gap in tech, as highlighted in a recent article by Saima Farhan. Early exposure, relatable role models as well as supportive environments are, among other things, key to changing the future.🔥 Increasing diversity in computing was a key theme at our recent #CASConference where Pete Dring discussed his insights on how to make GCSE Computing more inclusive. From engaging KS3 curricula to the 'I Belong' program, the focus was on creating an environment where all students, especially underrepresented groups, feel like they belong. With A Level and GCSE results days fast approaching, these discussions couldn't be more timely. They serve as a call to action for us all to ensure #computing and in turn a future in #tech is for everyone.🤝 Read more here 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02KMgWD0 #ResultsDay #CSEducation #ComputerScience

Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) opened with a School Improvement Grant (SIG) to provide a seamless transition from high school to college and the workforce. P-TECH aims to prepare students for both immediate employment opportunities and further education. For those of us in the space of secondary education, when we talk about six years after ninth grade entry, we are talking about students graduating from high school and enrolling in college. P-TECH has changed that conversation to show students earning a STEM Associate in Applied Science (STEMAAS) four, five, and six years after ninth grade entry. The P-TECH students earning the degrees early will have a positive impact when we look at the data impacted by covid-19 six years after 12th grade graduation and 10 years after ninth grade entry.   https://lnkd.in/eRgwN5wZ #weareptech #skillsbuild #skillsfirst #skills2030 PTECH Brooklyn HS Alumni Network NYC Department of Education The City University of New York City Tech, CUNY IBM IBM iX The State University of New York New York State Education Department www.ptech.org

As I reflect on my own journey and observe the world around me, I can’t help but notice a glaring gap in our education system—one that leaves many young people unprepared for the challenges they will face in the future. While computers and AI are undeniably crucial in our modern world, practical life skills are equally important. I’ve met B.Tech graduates who are well-versed in computer languages but lack the hands-on experience needed to apply their knowledge to real projects. This disconnect is evident across all fields, highlighting the pressing need for a more balanced approach to education—one that includes both theoretical and practical learning. It’s understandable that education has become a business, but we must not lose sight of its true purpose. Educators and administrators should strive to ensure that students gain essential skills that will serve them throughout their lives, regardless of the field they choose to pursue.