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UnavailableMinnesota high schools rank last for computer science course offerings
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Minnesota high schools rank last for computer science course offerings

FromMinnesota Now


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Minnesota high schools rank last for computer science course offerings

FromMinnesota Now

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Length:
6 minutes
Released:
Apr 10, 2024
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Podcast episode

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Minnesota teachers who are interested in computer science are meeting online this coming weekend for the MNCodes Educator Summit. Among the speakers is Andrea Wilson Vazquez, the state Department of Education’s computer science specialist. She was hired last year as part of the legislature’s efforts to build up computer science education in Minnesota. The effort is much needed, according to a report published last year by the Code.org Advocacy Coalition. Minnesota ranked last in the nation in terms of computer science courses available to high school students. Just 28 percent of state high schools offered computer science courses, compared to about 57 percent nationally. Andrea Wilson Vazquez joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the state’s plans to expand those offerings.
Released:
Apr 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first.