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Who Succeeds in ECS? An Investigation into Post-ECS CS Computational Thinking Among Chicago Public Schools Students

This report examines which students benefit most from CPS's ECS implementation by analyzing how prior ability, demographics, performance, attitudes, and teacher practices predict computational thinking skills.
Nov 2025

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

CAFÉCS Data Driven Insights

This presentation to the CPS Data Analyst User Group highlights the ways in which The Learning Partnership has used CPS data to draw insights into the ways that the CPS Computer Science Team has been supporting computer science for all.
May 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

Using Rasch Modeling to Validate AI Scoring Models

This study explores the development and validation of AI scoring models for assessments related to the Exploring Computer Science curriculum.
Apr 2025

Integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into History and Computer Science Curricula: Approaches and Student Outcomes

We explore the use of GIS in a computer science class vs a social studies class and the impact that usage has on student outcomes.
Apr 2025

The Role of Skyline Curriculum Implementation in Moderating the Relationship Between ECS Course-Taking and High School Students’ Science Performance in Chicago Public Schools

This summer 2024 fellowship report investigates the relationship between taking ECS and performance in high school Skyline science courses.
Dec 2024

A Computer Science Pipeline? Examining the Link between High School Coursework and Bachelor’s Degree Attainment

In this graduate summer fellowship report, Jeffrey analyzes the positive relationship between CS course taking and CS bachelor's degree attainment.
Nov 2024