NOTE: If you would like to be notified when the full report is ready, please fill out this form: goo.gl/forms/YuWprQI7zv Searching for Computer Science: Access and Barriers in U.S. K-12 Education A Google-Gallup Research Study Overview Technical advancements and the expansion of professions in which computer science (CS) is relevant make it more important than ever for all students to have opportunities to learn CS. Research on underrepresented students is limited. Understanding the landscape and perceptions will inform our outreach and advance CS education. We conducted the following comprehensive research: ● What: Surveyed about opportunities, limitations, awareness, and perceptions in K-12 CS education ● Who: ○ 1,673 students (grades 7-12), nationally representative ○ 1,685 parents (of students grades 7-12), nationally representative ○ 1,013 teachers (of grades 1-12), nationally representative ○ 9,693 principals (K-12) ○ 1,865 superintendents (K-12) ● Where: Across the U.S. Highlights ● Technology & Learning: Many lack access to CS, with demographic differences ○ 3 in 4 principals say their school offers no CS programming/coding classes ○ Hispanics are less likely to have access to computers at home; Blacks and low-income are less likely to have access to CS; Girls are less likely than boys to have learned CS ● School Limitations: Parents want CS in schools, while administrators don’t see the demand nor prioritize CS; Testing requirements and lack of qualified teachers are the top barriers to offering CS ○ 91% of parents want their child to learn CS, but <8% of administrators believe parent demand is high and <30% of educators say CS is a top priority at their school/district ○ Half of principals and superintendents cite the need to devote time to other courses related to testing and lack of trained teachers as barriers, greater than the need for technology Recommendations ● Broaden access to tech by offering a variety of paths in & out of school, via various technologies ● Make CS accessible & engaging for all students, teachers, and subjects, staying aware of biases ● Provide teachers with resources for learning about and teaching CS ● Work with the school community to educate & ask to prioritize CS via school board, email, phone ● Collaborate locally and statewide on infrastructure & communities to sustain quality CS for all Learn more about our efforts at google.com/diversity/for-the-future.html and g.co/csedu
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less likely to have access to CS; Girls are less likely than boys to have learned CS. â School Limitations : Parents want CS in schools, while administrators don't see the demand nor prioritize CS; Testing requirements and lack of qualified teachers are the top barriers to offering CS. â 91% of parents want their child to learn ...