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CAFÉCS Stories of Research Integration

The Chicago Public Schools hosted the Freedom within the Form symposium to officially release its Equity-Centered Research Approach (EqRA). CAFÉCS was invited to share examples of how we have implemented the research integration elements of the EqRA.
Aug 2025

Forefronting Relationship: Student-Teacher Relationships Key to Building Positive Marginalized Students’ Computer Science Identities

This study highlights the role of student-teacher relationships and underscores the necessity of mentorship in preparing students for future career challenges.
Apr 2025

School-level Predictors of Offering AP CSP in Chicago Public Schools over Time: A Multilevel Approach

The present study examines trends and factors related to the likelihood of offering Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles courses in the Chicago Public Schools from the 2016-2017 to 2022-2023 school years.
Apr 2025

Equity in Access and Outcomes: A CAPE Framework Analysis of AP Computer Science Principles in Chicago Public Schools (2016-2023)

One of our 2024 summer graduate fellows presented their work AP access at a student research conference.
Nov 2024

Examining Student Connections in the Exploring Connections to Computer Science (EC2CS) Curriculum

This summer 2024 research fellowship final report explores the types of personal connections that students made to their computer science lessons.
Nov 2024

Using the CAPE Framework to Report Access and Outcomes from AP CSP Courses

This 2024 summer graduate fellowship report focuses on the access, participation, and outcomes from the implementation of AP CSP in the Chicago Public Schools.
Nov 2024

Fore-fronting Relationships: Building Marginalized Students’ Computer Science Identities

This study investigated student-teacher relationships in computer science program participation and what factors from these relationships contribute to marginalized students continuing in an early STEM K12 pathway.
Oct 2024

Celebrating the Success of CPS Computer Science Students

Celebrate the success of CPS's fifth cohort fulfilling the CS graduation requirement. At this symposium, we shared research on expanding CS opportunities and showcased inspiring stories from students and teachers.
Aug 2024