Summary:
The President discussed his plan to give all students across the country the chance to learn computer science (CS) in school.
In this week’s address, the President discussed his plan to give all
students across the country the chance to learn computer science (CS) in
school. The President noted that our economy is rapidly shifting, and
that educators and business leaders are increasingly recognizing that CS
is a “new basic” skill necessary for economic opportunity. The
President referenced his Computer Science for All Initiative, which
provides $4 billion in funding for states and $100 million directly for
districts in his upcoming budget; and invests more than $135 million
beginning this year by the National Science Foundation and the
Corporation for National and Community Service to support and train CS
teachers. The President called on even more Governors, Mayors,
education leaders, CEOs, philanthropists, creative media and technology
professionals, and others to get involved in the efforts.
Transcript | mp4 | mp3
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