Looking for some free PD to introduce computer science into your class, school, or district? MMSA is recruiting for free summer PD (in fact, we pay you to attend!) to train teachers to implement the Exploring Computer Science curriculum. This is a survey course that focuses on computer science principles, inquiry, and equity. It provides… [Read More]
Maine Educators Keep Exploring Computer Science
The first cohort of Maine teachers implementing the Exploring Computer Science curriculum in their classrooms as part of a 3-year National Science Foundation grant met again on Saturday, November 7, to continue working with the MMSA team on this exciting project. “Building Capacity for Computer Science Teaching in a Rural State” is both the title… [Read More]
NSF Awards Grant to MMSA to Support Computer Science Instruction in Maine High Schools
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a three-year $469,369 grant to improve access to computer science instruction by Maine high school students. This project is led by the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) in partnership with RSU 26 (Orono) and the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA). Maine business partners include Axiom Technologies,… [Read More]