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This year is almost at an end and it's been a challenging one. That's why we want to end this year showing gratitude for the people who got us through it. We thought you might feel the same way, so we've compiled some ideas for service projects you can do with your class to end this year on a positive note.

Every student should have the opportunity to learn how to code. Unfortunately, not all students are given equal access to a quality computer science education. Minority and marginalized groups need more exposure to STEM education, and we need more of their unique perspectives in the STEM industry. So, what can you do to make computer science education more equitable in your school or district?‍

Technology in the home is always a relevant topic, but in the current educational climate it’s especially relevant for both educators and parents. It’s a topic that is familiar to Anneliese Pixton, the founder of implementEd, a company that focuses on the implementation of EdTech software in schools while voicing the needs of educators. 

Skill Struck is proud to announce our partnership with the Success in Education Foundation and their Code to Success program for summer 2020. In an effort to increase accessibility for all students, the Skill Struck Voyage platform will be utilized by participants using a Chromebook or similar device.

With COVID-19 changing our new normal it is more important than ever to connect as a community and learn from each other, so we talked to Kami Taylor from Jordan School District in Utah about effective online education.

When was the last time a completely new subject was added to K-12 education? The Utah CS Master Plan, released this past fall, is groundbreaking and uncharted territory within state education.