Why computer science for all? Computer science opens more doors for students than any other discipline in today’s world. Learning even the basics will help students in virtually any career — from architecture to zoology. Just as we teach students how to dissect a frog or how electricity works, it’s important for every 21st century student to have a chance to design an app or an algorithm or learn how the internet works. Learn more in the video below.
Editor’s note: This perspective was originally posted by The Friday Institute. It was published with the author’s permission.

Heather Bronson is the Senior Communications Manager at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State’s College of Education. In this role, she builds nationwide awareness of the Friday Institute’s work, programming and initiatives among key stakeholders and the general public in order to establish the organization as a center for collaboration and innovation of education research, practice and policy.
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