The research that we conducted for this article proposes a new theory that highlights how idea champions in Chicago engaged in policy-making efforts to enact the first of its kind computer science graduation requirement.
In this paper, the authors share details of the ECS coaching model in Chicago, its impact, and lessons learned from the past five years of implementation.
This report details the findings from Qubit by Qubit's Quantum Computing Summer School in Summer of 2021, including increased knowledge regarding quantum computing anan increase in expectancy of being successful in quantum computing.
This report details the findings from Qubit by Qubit's Middle School Quantum Camp in Summer of 2021, including increased participant knowledge, student motivation increase, and student interest in STEM and quantum computing.
This report examines the relationship between ECS teaching as rated by the Charlette Danielson framework and as rated by the Tripod 7C and student attitudes towards computer science.
In this paper, the authors share findings from a qualitative analysis of computer science teachers’ perspectives about equity within the context of the Exploring Computer Science equity-focused professional development program.
We applied theories of the policy making process to explain how the COVID-19 pandemic opened a policy window that allowed the use of synchronous online instruction during the implementation of equity-centered, online computer science credit recovery.
This report documents the results of the 4-year Accelerate ECS4All NSF grant that supported the development and evaluation of an instructional coaching model for Exploring Computer Science for the Chicago Public Schools.