Our three-year, mandatory computer science curriculum is the subject of a presentation at the Digital Media and Learning Conference, taking place March 1-3 in San Francisco, in a session on "Women and Girls Engaging with Technology." As the program describes:

This study examines the factors affecting interest and experience with technology among students at a private all-girls middle school in Silicon Valley. After three years of mandatory computer science courses aimed at increasing women’s ability and interest in high-tech careers, 37% of students indicated they would probably or definitely take more classes about computers. The presentation will discuss the girls’ anticipation of their future academic and work plans compared to other factors such as parents’ careers, student technology experience outside of school, and student confidence.

 

Learn more about the presentation, and the conference, by clicking here.