CSTA Washington Newsletter – June 2026 – Meet the CSTA Washington 2026-27 Board
The following embeds an archived version of the June 2026 edition of the CSTA Washington newsletter. Highlights include:
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The following embeds an archived version of the June 2026 edition of the CSTA Washington newsletter. Highlights include:
Elections for the 26-27 CSTAWA board have come to a close and we are excited to introduce Nick Harker, Jenny Styer and Tammie Schrader to the CSTAWA board. Also, congratulations to Denise Thompson, Trish Henry, and Lawrence Tanimoto for being elected to continue to serve on the CSTA WA board. Officially beginning July 1st 2026,…
CSTA Washington is forming a dedicated Cybersecurity Interest Group to bring our state’s educators together. You do not have to navigate all the new resources, frameworks, and competitions of Cybersecurity alone.
Let the Good Times Roll! The ultimate community gathering for K–12 computer science educators is just around the corner! From July 13 to July 15, 2026, computer science teachers from across the globe are heading to New Orleans for the CSTA 2026 Annual Conference. CSTA Washington will be out in full force to soak up…
Robotics has a special place in Washington’s computer science education ecosystem. Many computer science teachers also spend long hours advising their schools’ after-school robotics teams, and robotics (22.5%) is the second most frequent computer science course category after Core CS (45.2%) With the robotics competition season wrapping up, student teams across Washington state have given…
The following embeds an archived version of the May 2026 edition of the CSTA Washington newsletter. Highlights:
Bellevue College and CSTA Washington are teaming up again this year to present FUTURE – a professional development event for educators teaching CS-related courses or wanting to integrate CS concepts into existing courses. This year’s FUTURE conference will be geared towards educators of all grade levels. Elementary teachers on up are encouraged to join. Please bring…
Keep visiting this blog post throughout the late spring and summer 2026 for updates. Whether you’re heading out on a summer road trip or just looking for some poolside inspiration, the right listen can transform your time off into a masterclass. This year’s list features a mix of CS-specific deep dives, cybersecurity insights, and high-level…
Summer is the perfect time to recharge and refine your craft. Whether you want to soak up the energy of the CSTA Conference in New Orleans or join a flexible virtual workshop from your couch, we’ve rounded up the best Summer 2026 Professional Development opportunities for CS educators.
The mission of CSTA Washington to provide community, professional development, support, and advocacy for computer science teachers throughout Washington state has never been more important. This year we are holding elections for leadership positions across the board: Please see the roles and the time commitments document to learn more about what is involved in each…