Microsoft Philanthropies has partnered with the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT), CSForALL, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), Code.org, the Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) program, and others to create a guide that provides educators with context and concrete steps to build and expand inclusivity in computer science (CS) education. By actively engaging with students in CS of all backgrounds and abilities, educators can build an even stronger pipeline of creativity and innovation to help ensure students have the skills needed.
The Microsoft Philanthropies and Inclusive Computer Science Education webinar was hosted by NGCP on April 23, 2019. In this webinar recording, presenters showcase the Microsoft Guide to Inclusive Computer Science Education and its takeaways.
Microsoft Philanthropies believes in a future where every person has the skills, knowledge, and opportunity to achieve more. Their goal is to ensure all young people are future-ready and have access to the digital skills that employers seek—from basic digital literacy to computer science education.
Microsoft Guide to Inclusive Computer Science Education
Dr. Joanna Goode
Dr. Joanna Goode is an Associate Professor in the College of Education Studies at the University of Oregon. She began her career in education as a high school computer science teacher in a large, diverse urban school, and she builds on this experience to research how educational policies and practices can foster equity, access, and inclusion in K-12 computer science education. Joanna has directed multiple National Science Foundation-sponsored research projects, developed the equity-focused Exploring Computer Science high school course, and is the co-author of the book, Stuck in the Shallow End: Education, Race, and Computing (MIT Press, 2008/2017).
Greg Bianchi
Greg Bianchi is a Senior Program Officer for Microsoft Philanthropies. He works on the Digital Skills team, where the mission is to increase equitable participation in high-quality computer science education so that all youth are future ready. Prior to joining Microsoft, Greg worked in the K-12 system and with nonprofit organizations on both district and statewide Computer Science and STEM initiatives.