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Connecting k-16 curriculum & policy: making computer science engaging, accessible, and hospitable for underrepresented students

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In this paper, a K-16 computer science reform effort is described as an effort that depends on curriculum development, professional development, and collaborative policy strategies.

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      SIGCSE '10: Proceedings of the 41st ACM technical symposium on Computer science education
      March 2010
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      1. cs policy
      2. cs reform
      3. curriculum
      4. gender and ethnicity
      5. pedagogy
      6. wider access

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