Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
@csteachersorg.bsky.social
CSTA is your place to belong, grow as a CS teacher, and impact your classroom and beyond. Join the community at http://csteachers.org/join
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CS teacher identity isn't just about skills, it's also about community and resources! New research reveals 5 distinct profiles among 2,337 US computer science educators! dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/... @csteachersorg.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
CS teacher identity isn't just about skills, it's also about community and resources! New research reveals 5 distinct profiles among 2,337 US computer science educators! dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/... @csteachersorg.bsky.social
#CSEdWeek is just around the corner! Get ready for the second week of December and join us tomorrow for an engaging overview of upcoming activities and ways teachers can get involved. #CSPowersAI
Register with your CSTA account at https://ow.ly/6nBu50XptKy
Register with your CSTA account at https://ow.ly/6nBu50XptKy
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#CSEdWeek is just around the corner! Get ready for the second week of December and join us tomorrow for an engaging overview of upcoming activities and ways teachers can get involved. #CSPowersAI
Register with your CSTA account at https://ow.ly/6nBu50XptKy
Register with your CSTA account at https://ow.ly/6nBu50XptKy
This 1-hour session will walk you through how SuperCode works, how it’s used in classrooms across North America, and why educators call it “the first platform that truly gets kids excited about coding.”
Register at https://ow.ly/A1xM50XpwxE
Register at https://ow.ly/A1xM50XpwxE
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This 1-hour session will walk you through how SuperCode works, how it’s used in classrooms across North America, and why educators call it “the first platform that truly gets kids excited about coding.”
Register at https://ow.ly/A1xM50XpwxE
Register at https://ow.ly/A1xM50XpwxE
Join the Indigenous Affinity Group to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. This session will highlight stories, traditions, and contributions from Indigenous communities while sharing ways to honor and integrate Indigenous knowledge into CS education. Register at https://ow.ly/4oyX50XpvSC
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Join the Indigenous Affinity Group to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. This session will highlight stories, traditions, and contributions from Indigenous communities while sharing ways to honor and integrate Indigenous knowledge into CS education. Register at https://ow.ly/4oyX50XpvSC
"AI is the headline, computer science is the story." CSTA executive director Jake Baskin warns against teaching students to simply craft prompts over understanding foundational computer science. https://edsource.org/2025/computer-science-ai-literacy/744747
COMMENTARY: Why all students need a foundation in computer science and AI
Every student needs a foundational computer science education to prepare them for an Artificial Intelligence-driven world.
edsource.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"AI is the headline, computer science is the story." CSTA executive director Jake Baskin warns against teaching students to simply craft prompts over understanding foundational computer science. https://edsource.org/2025/computer-science-ai-literacy/744747
Get a first look at this year’s #CSEdWeek with an engaging overview of upcoming activities and ways teachers can get involved. #CSPowersAI
Register at https://ow.ly/UqKo50Xptjg
Register at https://ow.ly/UqKo50Xptjg
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Get a first look at this year’s #CSEdWeek with an engaging overview of upcoming activities and ways teachers can get involved. #CSPowersAI
Register at https://ow.ly/UqKo50Xptjg
Register at https://ow.ly/UqKo50Xptjg
This #CSEdWeek, we're zeroing in on how CS Powers AI Innovation. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes our world, a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals isn't just an advantage—it's essential.
Get ready for the annual call to action for CS education at csedweek.org. #CSPowersAI
Get ready for the annual call to action for CS education at csedweek.org. #CSPowersAI
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This #CSEdWeek, we're zeroing in on how CS Powers AI Innovation. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes our world, a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals isn't just an advantage—it's essential.
Get ready for the annual call to action for CS education at csedweek.org. #CSPowersAI
Get ready for the annual call to action for CS education at csedweek.org. #CSPowersAI
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@csteachersorg.bsky.social hosts summits to bring together professional development and curriculum providers to learn and grow together. Join the next online event November 21 to discuss results of the most recent landscape survey of PreK-12 CS teachers.
Register: buff.ly/4LMXbgK
Register: buff.ly/4LMXbgK
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
@csteachersorg.bsky.social hosts summits to bring together professional development and curriculum providers to learn and grow together. Join the next online event November 21 to discuss results of the most recent landscape survey of PreK-12 CS teachers.
Register: buff.ly/4LMXbgK
Register: buff.ly/4LMXbgK
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📣 Shaping the Future of CS: K-12 Policy & Advocacy
📅 Nov 18 | 🕔 5 pm ET
🔗 duke.is/K12Policy
Join AiiCE Steering Committee member Shaina Glass + AiiCE affiliates Sofía DeJesús, Rudy Escobar, & David Lockett for a powerful conversation on #CSEd policy. #AiiCEinnovates #CSTA @csteachersorg.bsky.social
📅 Nov 18 | 🕔 5 pm ET
🔗 duke.is/K12Policy
Join AiiCE Steering Committee member Shaina Glass + AiiCE affiliates Sofía DeJesús, Rudy Escobar, & David Lockett for a powerful conversation on #CSEd policy. #AiiCEinnovates #CSTA @csteachersorg.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
📣 Shaping the Future of CS: K-12 Policy & Advocacy
📅 Nov 18 | 🕔 5 pm ET
🔗 duke.is/K12Policy
Join AiiCE Steering Committee member Shaina Glass + AiiCE affiliates Sofía DeJesús, Rudy Escobar, & David Lockett for a powerful conversation on #CSEd policy. #AiiCEinnovates #CSTA @csteachersorg.bsky.social
📅 Nov 18 | 🕔 5 pm ET
🔗 duke.is/K12Policy
Join AiiCE Steering Committee member Shaina Glass + AiiCE affiliates Sofía DeJesús, Rudy Escobar, & David Lockett for a powerful conversation on #CSEd policy. #AiiCEinnovates #CSTA @csteachersorg.bsky.social
Join us for a virtual event this month! csteachers.org/events
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Join us for a virtual event this month! csteachers.org/events
On Nov. 3, 2004, a group of dedicated CS teachers formed CSTA with the intent to support each other. 21 years later, and we’re proud to be the world’s largest computer science department. Here's to another 20+ years! #HappyAnniversary
November 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
On Nov. 3, 2004, a group of dedicated CS teachers formed CSTA with the intent to support each other. 21 years later, and we’re proud to be the world’s largest computer science department. Here's to another 20+ years! #HappyAnniversary
ICYMI: The CSTA New England Regional Conference 2025 has a new date and format! No travel, no commute—just a full day of connection, inspiration, and CS learning from anywhere. #CSTANE2025
Learn more at bit.ly/CSTANE2025
Learn more at bit.ly/CSTANE2025
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
ICYMI: The CSTA New England Regional Conference 2025 has a new date and format! No travel, no commute—just a full day of connection, inspiration, and CS learning from anywhere. #CSTANE2025
Learn more at bit.ly/CSTANE2025
Learn more at bit.ly/CSTANE2025
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📣 Join us Nov. 18 for 'Shaping the Future of CS,' an AiiCE Lecture Series event on K-12 policy & advocacy.
🎤 Moderated by Shaina Glass, featuring CSTA Policy Committee members.
🔗 duke.is/K12Policy
Thank you to member org, @csteachersorg.bsky.social, for leading the conversation. #AiiCEinnovates
🎤 Moderated by Shaina Glass, featuring CSTA Policy Committee members.
🔗 duke.is/K12Policy
Thank you to member org, @csteachersorg.bsky.social, for leading the conversation. #AiiCEinnovates
October 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
📣 Join us Nov. 18 for 'Shaping the Future of CS,' an AiiCE Lecture Series event on K-12 policy & advocacy.
🎤 Moderated by Shaina Glass, featuring CSTA Policy Committee members.
🔗 duke.is/K12Policy
Thank you to member org, @csteachersorg.bsky.social, for leading the conversation. #AiiCEinnovates
🎤 Moderated by Shaina Glass, featuring CSTA Policy Committee members.
🔗 duke.is/K12Policy
Thank you to member org, @csteachersorg.bsky.social, for leading the conversation. #AiiCEinnovates
Here's to all the brave teachers about to face sugar rushes, costume malfunctions, and distracted students. #HappyHalloween!
October 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Here's to all the brave teachers about to face sugar rushes, costume malfunctions, and distracted students. #HappyHalloween!
"If we reduce AI literacy to only teaching students how to prompt a chatbot, we’ll repeat a mistake from 20 years ago, when many schools rebranded computer science as learning to use word processors."
Read the EdTech article, from CSTA's executive director:
Read the EdTech article, from CSTA's executive director:
Why Computer Science is the Foundation of AI Literacy
Supporting students and teachers in computer science builds early technology skills in K–12 schools.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"If we reduce AI literacy to only teaching students how to prompt a chatbot, we’ll repeat a mistake from 20 years ago, when many schools rebranded computer science as learning to use word processors."
Read the EdTech article, from CSTA's executive director:
Read the EdTech article, from CSTA's executive director:
At this year's annual conference, multiple sessions offered ideas and support for teachers to include all students in CS classrooms. Read about them on The Voice: buff.ly/ESncTNX #CSAccess #Accessibility #CSEd
October 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
At this year's annual conference, multiple sessions offered ideas and support for teachers to include all students in CS classrooms. Read about them on The Voice: buff.ly/ESncTNX #CSAccess #Accessibility #CSEd
ICYMI: Our fall online professional development courses are live and ready to give you a deep learning experience, at your own pace. We have eight course offerings, ranging from 3 to 12 hours of PD. Go to csteachers.org/online-pd to find a course and register!
October 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
ICYMI: Our fall online professional development courses are live and ready to give you a deep learning experience, at your own pace. We have eight course offerings, ranging from 3 to 12 hours of PD. Go to csteachers.org/online-pd to find a course and register!
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In related news... happy @csteachersorg.bsky.social and @nctml.bsky.social and @oamelearns.bsky.social proposal season, friends. ✨
May the odds be ever in your favor. 🙏
May the odds be ever in your favor. 🙏
For several years I've been using conference proposals to set placeholders for new things I've been wanting to create, but seem to need a firm, public, oh-god-i-have-to deadline to actually do.
The mix of brainstorming, hope, & dread really seems to work for me. Definitely recommend. 🤓🤞😱
The mix of brainstorming, hope, & dread really seems to work for me. Definitely recommend. 🤓🤞😱
October 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
In related news... happy @csteachersorg.bsky.social and @nctml.bsky.social and @oamelearns.bsky.social proposal season, friends. ✨
May the odds be ever in your favor. 🙏
May the odds be ever in your favor. 🙏
Proposals for #CSTA2026 are due this Sunday, Oct. 26! We're hosting one last Proposals Office Hours session for anyone looking for help with their submission. Register here: buff.ly/l46xMdu
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Proposals for #CSTA2026 are due this Sunday, Oct. 26! We're hosting one last Proposals Office Hours session for anyone looking for help with their submission. Register here: buff.ly/l46xMdu
"Teaching CS using creativity creates an entry point for students to engage authentically in CS lessons."
Read more on The Voice: buff.ly/B3qDk3v
Read more on The Voice: buff.ly/B3qDk3v
October 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
"Teaching CS using creativity creates an entry point for students to engage authentically in CS lessons."
Read more on The Voice: buff.ly/B3qDk3v
Read more on The Voice: buff.ly/B3qDk3v
LAST CHANCE! Our #CSTA2026 call for proposals closes this Sunday—don't miss the chance to share your knowledge and empower your fellow computer science educators in NOLA this July! buff.ly/k7XM9FL
October 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
LAST CHANCE! Our #CSTA2026 call for proposals closes this Sunday—don't miss the chance to share your knowledge and empower your fellow computer science educators in NOLA this July! buff.ly/k7XM9FL
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Educators and vendors gathered in Houston to share ideas, explore resources, and spark inspiration at CSTA’s Houston Coding Computer Science Conference 2025. Attendees discovered the latest trends and tools in computer science education with a special focus on AI and CS in K-12.
October 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Educators and vendors gathered in Houston to share ideas, explore resources, and spark inspiration at CSTA’s Houston Coding Computer Science Conference 2025. Attendees discovered the latest trends and tools in computer science education with a special focus on AI and CS in K-12.
Registration for #CSTA2026 is officially open! Join us for a more intimate learning experience in New Orleans this summer. Take advantage of our Super Early Bird pricing and save $300+ on registration fees. buff.ly/atLYa8D
October 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Registration for #CSTA2026 is officially open! Join us for a more intimate learning experience in New Orleans this summer. Take advantage of our Super Early Bird pricing and save $300+ on registration fees. buff.ly/atLYa8D
With so many incredible session proposals, we need reviewers to help us choose the best for #CSTA2026. Help us build the conference you want to attend! Apply to review: buff.ly/ck08nwX
October 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
With so many incredible session proposals, we need reviewers to help us choose the best for #CSTA2026. Help us build the conference you want to attend! Apply to review: buff.ly/ck08nwX
Considering presenting at #CSTA2026? Get personalized support for your conference proposal! We'll cover proposal requirements and connect you with experienced CS presenters for feedback in small breakouts. Drop in as your schedule allows. Everyone's welcome!
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October 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Considering presenting at #CSTA2026? Get personalized support for your conference proposal! We'll cover proposal requirements and connect you with experienced CS presenters for feedback in small breakouts. Drop in as your schedule allows. Everyone's welcome!
buff.ly/iL11e4e
buff.ly/iL11e4e