Photo of current board members striking silly poses on a staircase. Text reads: Applications close tomorrow! Apply Now for the CSTA Board of Directors. Applications due March 8, 2026.
We pride ourselves on being run by teachers, for teachers. Don't miss your chance to provide meaningful, long-term contributions to CSTA—we need your voice!
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2026 CSTA Annual Conference Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon. Register by April 5, 2026.
There's just one month left to save $200+ when registering for our #CSTA2026 annual conference! Act now to secure your spot in New Orleans at the Early Bird price point.
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One Voice in CS. Dr. Beth Simon & Dr. Kate Lockwood. Available on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.
What if generative AI isn't the enemy of learning to code — but one of the best tools we can hand our students?
Listen to the latest episode of #OneVoiceInCS:
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Create the PD you want to attend. Join the 2027 Annual Conference Committee. Apply by April 12.
The CSTA Conference Committee is a dedicated team of enthusiastic volunteers who care about making the professional development at CSTA's Annual Conference the best in the business. Help us create an unforgettable event that’s developed by teachers, for teachers.
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Expanding Access to Physical Computing Through a Lending Library Model, Written by Portia Morrell
As CS education expands, access to physical computing tools has become increasingly important. However, for many schools, the cost of purchasing class sets and the uncertainty of selecting appropriate tools remain significant barriers.
Portia Morrell explores the solution: buff.ly/PJLYFOv
2026 CSTA Annual Conference - Scholarship Applications: One Week Left. July 13-15, New Orleans
Don't miss your chance for a scholarship to #CSTA2026! Apply before March 9 at buff.ly/5NLOsfR
Photo of current board members speaking at the conference. Text reads: Don’t miss your chance! Apply Now for the CSTA Board of Directors. Applications due March 8, 2026.
Are you interested in providing meaningful contributions to CSTA and helping oversee its long-term health? We encourage CSTA members to apply for a position on the Board of Directors, or submit a nomination encouraging a member to apply.
Applications close in one week! Learn more: buff.ly/oECRTiC
Misconceptions About Teaching Computer Science in Elementary Schools Written by Javier Aguilar
"By fostering this curiosity early, we ensure that our students are not merely consumers of the future, but the very architects who will build it."
Read #ResponsibleAI Fellow Javier Aguilar's article now on The Voice: buff.ly/wrugK3X
Many computer science teachers already introduce students to AI and its societal impacts, but often briefly and with limited confidence. The 2025 Teacher Landscape Report shares recommendations to ensure our students are ready for this new world of AI.
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Photo of current board of directors. Text reads: We Want Your Voice! Apply Now for the CSTA Board of Directors. Applications due March 8, 2026.
CSTA prides itself on being by teachers, for teachers! We encourage active CSTA members to apply for a position on the Board of Directors, or to submit a nomination encouraging other members to apply.
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Do you wonder what Responsible AI is? It's not too late to register and join us to meet 3 @csteachersorg.bsky.social Responsible AI Fellows whether you are a member of CSTA GLA or not. Register at tinyurl.om/cstagla26022... #CSforAll #EduSkyAI
Javier’s passionate about bringing coding to the youngest students, establishing a strong foundation for them to continue learning CS throughout their education. He visits the PK–1 classrooms at least once a week to teach ScratchJr and encourage students to use their creativity and develop their passion for coding. “We want to pursue the idea that any student can start learning programming at any age,” he says. “Practice, curiosity, and creativity are vital aspects when the students use Scratch and ScratchJr. More importantly, they have fun when learning coding.”
Meet #IMPACTFellow Javier Aguilar, a bilingual technology applications/computer science teacher and robotics coach for preK–5 students.
Read his profile on The Voice: buff.ly/O5ArrD3
AI literacy isn’t just about learning to use tools. To prepare students to be informed citizens, educators must remain at the center—helping students not just to use AI, but to question it, evaluate it, and understand how it works.
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A previous winner presents his award while standing with CSTA’s executive director and the board chair. Text reads: Encourage Your Students to Apply to the ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing.
Your high school computer science seniors could win thousands of dollars in scholarship money through the @acm.org/CSTA Cutler-Bell prize.
This award empowers learners to pursue challenges beyond the classroom, leading to real-world applications. Applications close March 15, 2026. buff.ly/3YA76NN
Feb. 26, 2026. Black Affinity Group: Black Creation, 6:30 – 7:30 PM CT
Join the Black Affinity Group for an hour dedicated around Black creators, innovators, educators, and professionals across science. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026
Log in and register at buff.ly/jn13kBe
Less than a month left to submit to the ACM/CSTA 2026 Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing! The award is intended to empower aspiring learners to pursue computing challenges beyond the classroom, leading to potential and practical real-world applications.
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The 2025 Teacher Landscape Report revealed a community of teachers who are deeply committed to their students yet constrained by limited preparation, heavy workloads, time restrictions, and inconsistent support.
Learn more at landscape.csteachers.org
Feb. 24, 2026, Responsible AI Fellowship, AI in Action Series. 6:00 – 7:30 PM CST.
Join the #ResponsibleAI Fellows next Tuesday to see how teachers like you are integrating AI literacy, ethical reasoning, computational thinking, and responsible tool use into their classrooms.
Register at buff.ly/4jIoxhU
Let’s celebrate Black Heroes in Computer Science in honor of Black History Month, February 2026.
Joy Buolamwini researches how discrimination is built into artificial intelligence, including facial recognition technologies, and she advocates for technology to serve all people. She founded the Algorithmic Justice League to create a world with more equitable and accountable technology.
Sofia Ongele is a student, activist, and technologist who uses coding and social media to advocate for marginalized communities. At 17, she launched the award-winning app ReDawn, which offers confidential support and resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Eden Wilson is the founder of Lemonerdy, a virtual learning tool on Youtube that teaches kids how to code. After uploading her first video, girls worldwide sent her messages telling her how happy they were to see someone who looked like them, coding.
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate trailblazers who are shaping the future of computer science! These heroes remind us that technology is most powerful when it serves everyone.
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One Voice in CS. Mahmoud Harding, Instructional Design Director at Data Science 4 Everyone. Available on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.
Mahmoud Harding spent years in programming, systems administration, and disaster recovery at IBM before realizing his true calling: explaining difficult concepts in ways that make them accessible.
Listen to the latest episode of #OneVoiceInCS now: buff.ly/boERsB3
International Day of Women and Girls in STEM, February 11. CSTA members who are women pose and smile together.
Today we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! To every woman educator in our community: thank you for being the role model, mentor, and inspiration that shapes the future of computing.
#WomenInSTEM #GirlsInCS #DayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #CSforAll
Empowering Every Teacher to Be a Computer Science Teacher Written by Brianne Caplan
"Students don’t need their teachers to be experts in computer science. They need their teachers to be brave enough to try. And when teachers try, students follow."
Read #IMPACTFellow Brianne Caplan's call to build the future of technology, one classroom at a time: buff.ly/gvUGaSh
Feb. 12, 2026. Black Affinity Group STEM Panel, 6:00 – 7:30 PM CT
Join the Black Affinity Group for a panel that brings together Black innovators, educators, and professionals across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to share their stories, lessons, and visions for the future. Register at buff.ly/jn13kBe
Bri founded Code Your Dreams to reduce barriers to entry that might prevent underrepresented kids from accessing computer science. The organization brings programming to schools, community centers, afterschool programs, and correctional facilities, and they’re intentional about designing for kids who are traditionally left out of CS.
Meet #IMPACTFellow Brianne Caplan a former data scientist who founded Code Your Dreams, a global nonprofit that provides community-centered computer science education to students from underserved communities.
Read her profile now on The Voice: buff.ly/u2MpfDl
Teaching AI Ethics Through Film: A Socratic Seminar to "Ron's Gone Wrong" Written by Mark J. Davis
#ResponsibleAI Fellow Mark Davis demonstrates how film provides an entry point into conversations about AI and ethics with students of all ages. Read now on The Voice: buff.ly/B1DDq3T
Feb. 02, 2026 K-12 CS Leaders Community of Practice: Connect, Share, Elevate 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET
Join fellow K-12 Computer Science administrators and coaches next week in a dynamic Community of Practice designed to strengthen CS education across schools.
Register at buff.ly/ioY5MSj
Conference committee and CSTA staff members pose in front of a 3D Mardi Gras mural
The #CSTA2026 Conference Committee spent last weekend in New Orleans selecting this year's conference content. Thank you to these incredible volunteers who make sure that CSTA's annual conference remains "By Teachers, For Teachers."
Proud to see CSTA's AI Learning Priorities recognized in this proposal for responsible AI integration in education—the FAIR in Education Act calls for community-created standards and federal support to ensure AI benefits all students safely and equitably.
Iterate to Innovate: Using Agile Methods to Build Student Engagement, Written by Christina Quinn.
"Agile methods [...] not only mirror the real world of computing, but also foster essential 21st-century skills: communication, adaptability, and creative problem-solving."
Read #IMPACTFellow Christina Quinn's article on The Voice: buff.ly/jNoOgPk
Jan. 29, 2026 Responsible AI Fellowship: AI in Action Series 6:00 – 7:30 PM CT
Ready to transform how you teach with AI? This professional learning series brings together the best practices from our #ResponsibleAI Fellows, who are pioneering the future of computer science education—all aligned with the CSTA AI Priorities.
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