@BTwarek

VP of Education & Research for @CSTeachersOrg. Formerly leading #CSforAll in @SFUnifed #CSinSF.

 San Francisco, CA
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We must reimagine computer science education and equip ALL students with a strong foundation in CS. #CSTA2024 Check out our new report sharing a community-generated definition of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that all students should learn. ➡️ ReimaginingCS.org
In a world increasingly powered by computing, students of all identities and chosen career paths need quality CS ligation to become informed citizens and confident creators of content and digital tools.

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Don't miss your chance to apply for the MENTORS in CS Program! We're seeking high school CS teachers to participate in this personalized mentorship program for the 2026-27 school year. Applications close THIS FRIDAY, May 22 at 12 p.m. CT. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04g-hbs0
Mentors in CS. New CS teachers: Get free, personalized 1:1 mentorship from an experienced CS teacher plus a $500 stipend for participating. Seasoned CS teachers: Get paid up to $2,000 to mentor a newer colleague and join a thriving community of practice. Last Chance to apply.

ALT Mentors in CS. New CS teachers: Get free, personalized 1:1 mentorship from an experienced CS teacher plus a $500 stipend for participating. Seasoned CS teachers: Get paid up to $2,000 to mentor a newer colleague and join a thriving community of practice. Last Chance to apply.

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Learn what teachers say it feels like to teach CS in a moment shaped by rapid advances in AI, shifting policies, staffing shortages, and evolving expectations for what students need to know. Read now on The Voice: hubs.ly/Q046pb3w0 #CSEd
The 2025 CS Teacher Landscape: Insights into a Profession Facing Isolation, AI Uncertainty, and Exhaustion. Written by Bryan “BT” Twarek.

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Do you have at least four years of CS teaching experience to pass onto a novice high school teacher? Join our MENTORS in CS program! Learn more about requirements and apply by March 17: ow.ly/wHSL50Vf8gM
Get Paid to Mentor a New CS Teacher. $2,000 stipend & free registration to CSTA 2025. Must be a member of one of the following: CSTA Wisconsin Dairyland, CSTA Black Affinity Group, CSTA New Jersey. Apply by March 17.

ALT Get Paid to Mentor a New CS Teacher. $2,000 stipend & free registration to CSTA 2025. Must be a member of one of the following: CSTA Wisconsin Dairyland, CSTA Black Affinity Group, CSTA New Jersey. Apply by March 17.

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60% of U.S. public high schools now offer foundational computer science courses. But enrollment is still low, with only 6.4% of students participating. CSTA's own @BTwarek breaks down this year's #StateOfCS2024 findings on The Voice: ow.ly/EKfq50TQQp4
A photo of two young children in red shirts hold laptops sits next to the text 2024 State of Computer Science Education with the logos of CSTA, ECEP and the Code.org Advocacy Coalition.

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Welcome to Week 2 of the #ReimaginingCS Series! This week, we look at the foundational content that defines essential computer science learning outcomes for all students. Check out Chapter Two of the Reimagining CS Pathways Report at ReimaginingCS.org.
Reimagining CS Pathways. Foundational Computer Science Content.

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Together with @CSEdResearch @TheOfficialACM @codeorg @CollegeBoard @CSforALL and @ECEP_CS, we are working toward the common goal of educating students to become informed citizens and confident creators of content and digital tools. #ReimaginingCS at ReimaginingCS.org
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As society increasingly relies on computing technologies, the need for early, universal CS education becomes more important. In the newest Voice article, Bryan Twarek explores the essential content outlined in the #ReimaginingCS report. Read now: ow.ly/cXZR50Tzmcn
The Voice. It's Time to Reimagine Computer Science Education. Written by Bryan Twarek. Photo of the Reimagining CS Pathways report cover.

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It's time to reimagining computer science education because every student needs to be prepared for a world powered by computing. Learn about what CS content is essential for all students to learn and how it can be organized in pathways at ReimaginingCS.org.
Photo of a teacher and her high school aged student on a computer, with accompanying text: It's time to reimagining computer science education because every student needs to be prepared for a world powered by computing.

ALT Photo of a teacher and her high school aged student on a computer, with accompanying text: It's time to reimagining computer science education because every student needs to be prepared for a world powered by computing.

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Computer science teachers, your input is key! Join @dsforeveryone in crafting a K-12 data science framework that empowers the next generation of tech leaders. Vote now and #ChartTheCourse! 🗳️ 🔗datascience4everyone.org/vot…
Data Science 4 Everyone. #ChartTheCourse. We need your help to shape the future of K-12 Data Science Education! Vote. August 29 - October 15. DataScience4Everyone.org/vote.

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The K–12 CS Standards writing teams had their first in-person meeting this week in San Fransisco to begin the writing process! Learn more about the CSTA K-12 Standards revision process here: csteachers.org/k12standards/… #ReimaginingCS
Four standards writers refer to the Reimagining CS Pathways report as they write ideas down on a post-it board.

ALT Four standards writers refer to the Reimagining CS Pathways report as they write ideas down on a post-it board.

Standards writers are separated into two groups. Each group sits around a table facing their group mates with laptops out, participating in discussion.

ALT Standards writers are separated into two groups. Each group sits around a table facing their group mates with laptops out, participating in discussion.

CSTA's K through 12 Standards Project Manager, Jake Koressel, stands at the front of the room to introduce a panel of state CS supervisors.

ALT CSTA's K through 12 Standards Project Manager, Jake Koressel, stands at the front of the room to introduce a panel of state CS supervisors.

Eight standards writers sit in a circle around a table with their laptops open, discussing a prompt.

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Scaling MENTORS in CS is an NSF funded CSTA project that pairs experienced and novice CS educators. These pairs engage in mentoring activities to create, enhance, and improve computer science teaching practices over the course of the 24-25 school year. bit.ly/CSmentee
Get Paid to Receive CS Teaching Mentoring! Eligibility: Be a current middle or high school teacher. Be a new-ish CS teacher who wants support. Be a member of one of our communities (you can join now!): CSTA’s Black Affinity Group, CSTA New Jersey, CSTA Wisconsin Dairyland. Benefits: $500 stipend, Personalized professional development and support, Developing community and relationships with other CS teachers. Apply by Aug. 11

ALT Get Paid to Receive CS Teaching Mentoring! Eligibility: Be a current middle or high school teacher. Be a new-ish CS teacher who wants support. Be a member of one of our communities (you can join now!): CSTA’s Black Affinity Group, CSTA New Jersey, CSTA Wisconsin Dairyland. Benefits: $500 stipend, Personalized professional development and support, Developing community and relationships with other CS teachers. Apply by Aug. 11

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💯 In our recent ReimaginingCS.org project, community consensus identified impacts and ethics as the top priority for foundational computer science education in k-12.

Reimagining CS Pathways

Every student prepared for a world powered by computing

reimaginingcs.org
Dr. Shuchi Grover 🇮🇳🇺🇸🌎@shuchig30 Jul 2024
There needs to be a concerted effort to redefine CS as not just a technical discipline but one that includes topics in sociology, psychology, & philosophy; the kinds of topics (on ethics among others) previously only taught in #HCI. @TheOfficialACM needs to lead the charge!
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Tech and education leaders agree: In an age of AI, computer science education is more important than ever. See guidance for CS classrooms we've created in partnership with #TeachAI: teachai.org/cs. Let’s #TeachAI
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Advice from recent high school grads to K-12 CS teachers: ▶️ Always be patient. Encouragement makes a huge difference in persistence. ▶️ Keep going. Your job is so hard, often thankless but so important. We need you. Thanks to @drabigailjoseph for moderating at #CSTA2024!
Dr Joseph moderating a panel with two students at CSTA 2024

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Thank you so much to @dan_blier for your incredible service as the @csteachersorg Board of Directors chair. And, so excited for #CSTAEquityFellow @ChariosiTeach’s leadership as the current board chair. #CSTA2024
Charity and Dan on stage at CSTA 2024

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Thank you to #CSTAEquityFellow Daaiyah Cooke for encouraging CS ed teachers to: “Be the force, the advocate, and continue to unearthing the joy in education.” 💜 #CSTA2024
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We need to do better with accessibility in K-12 CS education. At #CSTA2024, @AndreasStefik of @unlv shares suggestions to make CS more accessible to students with disabilities: 1️⃣ Ed: only use accessible tech 2️⃣ @NSF: consider accessibility in grant reviews 3️⃣ tech: do better
Stefik presenting on stage at CSTA 2024

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Four common myths about accessibility: 1- impact is broad, 2- rationalizing lack of accessibility, 3- generalizing from 1 student, 4- need for more than self-advocacy

ALT Four common myths about accessibility: 1- impact is broad, 2- rationalizing lack of accessibility, 3- generalizing from 1 student, 4- need for more than self-advocacy

Key actions to take (see main text of tweet)

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I love what @MehranSahami said about what really transforms CS and education. It's the fantastic teachers that give and give that transform education!
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“It’s okay to go slow to go fast.” We don’t have to feel compelled to give into the push to immediately integrate AI in K-12 education. @kipglazer urges us to be thoughtful, deliberate. #CSTA2024
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So honored that @natashanyt volunteered her time to moderate this keynote panel on teaching CS in an age of AI. She prefaced the discussion with some of her @nytimes reporting on the impact of AI and CS in K-12 schools. This one is particularly haunting: nytimes.com/2024/06/07/podca…
Natasha Singer moderating a keynote panel at CSTA 2024

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