Congress recently passed H. Res. 558 designating the week of Dec. 7th as National Computer Science Education Week. Portions of the resolution are excerpted here:
“Whereas computing technology has become an integral part of culture and is transforming how people interact with each other and the world around them;
Whereas computer science is transforming industry, creating new fields of commerce, driving innovation in all fields of science, and bolstering productivity in established economic sectors;
Whereas National Computer Science Education Week can inform students, teachers, parents, and the general public about the crucial role that computer science plays in transforming our society and how computer science education enables innovation in all sciences, technology, engineering and mathematical disciplines and creates economic opportunities;
Whereas all students deserve a thorough preparation in science, technology, engineering and mathematical education, including computer science at the elementary and secondary levels of education;”
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