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Increasing diversity in k-12 computer science: strategies from the field

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In this paper, I describe features of computer science programs which have successfully attracted underrepresented students to study CS. Drawing from my own teaching experiences, research, and teacher education work; I provide strategies which have diversified K-12 CS courses. The paper also points out how many of these features rely on committed partnerships between schools, school districts, universities, and the CS industry.

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SIGCSE '08: Proceedings of the 39th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
March 2008
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DOI:10.1145/1352135
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