Higher education pipeline suggest long path ahead for increasing diversity, especially in fields like computing and engineering.

Black and Hispanic workers remain underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workforce compared with their share of all workers, including in computing jobs, which have seen considerable growth in recent years.

The STEM workforce has grown rapidly in recent decades. An updated analysis by the Bureau of Labor Statistics since the coronavirus outbreak began projects strong growth for many STEM occupations in the United States, particularly epidemiologists, medical scientists, biochemists and biophysicists, and biological technicians, among others.

Discover why computer science education is essential to the success of our students and state.

Computer science develops computational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that show students how to create and use new technologies. This knowledge base is needed as a launch pad to prepare students for college, careers, and community engagement. Regardless of their ultimate field of study or occupation, a computer science education will ignite their future success.

A K-12 education leader's guide to designing, scaling, and sustaining equitable computer science in California.

ACCESS and CSforCA introduce the updated CS Equity Guide, written in collaboration with education leaders throughout California and designed for administrators interested in implementing equity-minded computer science (CS) in their schools, districts, or counties. If you are a principal, district or county leader, CS coordinator, lead teacher, teacher on special assignment (TOSA), counselor, family member, non-profit organizer, or just interested in bringing CS to all students, this guide is for you.

Computer Science Access & Equity in California.

California is falling behind in computer science education and there are shocking statistics to prove it.

Despite the increasing importance of computer science education, data shows that almost ⅔ of California high schools lack any computer science courses, preventing 61% of high school students from taking the courses needed to succeed in college and career.

Low-income students, students of color, girls, and students who live in rural areas are much less likely to have access to CS courses than their peers. Even when courses are available, too few students are enrolled in these critical courses--just 3% of the 1.9 million high school students in California.

We need to take bold action to ensure that all California students have access to a rigorous computer science education to prepare them for their future.

Information & Resources related to computer science education for students in grades K - 12.

Computer Science Content Standards Development

The California Department of Education (CDE), Instructional Quality Commission (IQC), and State Board of Education (SBE) commenced the process for developing new California computer science content standards in September 2016. Per California Education Code Section 60605.4, "on or before July 31, 2019, the Instructional Quality Commission shall consider developing and recommending to the SBE computer science content standards for kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, pursuant to recommendations developed by a group of computer science experts." Information and updates concerning the development of computer science content standards for California public schools will be posted here.

Computer science drives job growth and innovation throughout our economy and society. Computing occupations are the number 1 source of all new wages in the U.S. and make up over half of all projected new jobs in STEM fields, making Computer Science one of the most indemand college degrees. And computing is used all around us and in virtually every field. It’s foundational knowledge that all students need. But computer science is marginalized throughout education. Only 45% of U.S. high schools teach any computer science courses and only 11% of bachelor's degrees are in Computer Science. We need to improve access for all students, including groups who have traditionally been underrepresented.