2026 PK-12 CS Standards: Foundation and Specialty Learning
The new CS standards answer two separate questions: What computer science should every student learn What should students learn when they choose to pursue computer science more deeply?
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A Cook’s Adventures in New Orleans
CSTA Washington Secretary Melissa Cook shared her experience at the 2026 CSTA Conference in New Orleans in several Facebook posts shared below:
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Oddball Observations of the 2026 CSTA Conference
Heading into this year’s CSTA Conference as a retired teacher and CSTA Washington’s VP of Communications, rather than focusing on specific lesson plans or classroom tools, I wanted to wander, observe, and report on aspects of the conference that wouldn’t be mentioned elsewhere on this site. What emerged was the following collection of quirky insights…
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Abstraction in EdTech vs. Computer Science Education Standards
This is a landing page for all of Lawrence’s resources related to his presentation Abstraction in EdTech vs. Computer Science Education Standards at the 2026 CSTA Conference in New Orleans on July 13, 2026. This page will continue to be updated up to and even beyond the day of the presentation. Here is PDF of…
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Cybersecurity Resources for Every Grade Level
At the Cybersecurity session at the FUTURE II Conference at Bellevue College on June 13, 2026, Professor Evan Drake, Senior Associate Professor and Department Chair of Cybersecurity at Bellevue College, highlighted (but did not endorse) several resources that are available for free* to educators at each grade level. These are restated below: Elementary School (K-5)…
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The Disengagement Gap: What does this mean for CS?
On June 9, 2026, the CSTA Voice published The Disengagement Gap: What does this mean for CS? authored by CSTA 2025-26 IMPACT Fellow and CSTA Washington VP of Membership Anthony Barba of East Valley High School (Yakima SD). The article highlights a critical “disengagement gap” where high schoolers rapidly lose interest in school despite positive parental perceptions. To counter…
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Using Esports to Attract New Students with CSTA IMPACT Fellow Anthony Barba
On June 7, 2026, the CSTA Voice profiled CSTA 2025-26 IMPACT Fellow and CSTA Washington VP of Membership Anthony Barba of East Valley High School (Yakima SD) and his Esports program, which has attracted many new students to his computer science courses. Using Esports to Attract New Students with CSTA Impact Fellow Anthony Barba Discover…
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Integrating Esports and STEM: Leveraging Competitive Gaming for CS Student Leadership in Washington State
The Washington State Scholastic Esports Association (WSSEA) hosted Washington’s 5th annual State Esports Championship at the Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, Washington. The event drew 38 middle and high school teams from across the state to compete in industry-standard titles, including Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros., Rocket League, and Splatoon 3. What began around 2010 as…
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Generative-AI Impact on Secondary CS Education “Today”
Gerardo Bermudez holds a unique position in the CS Education landscape. He is currently a software engineering manager with Microsoft, who is also in the STEP CS (Secondary Teacher Education Program – Computer Science) at the University of Washington. Gerardo also taught high school computer science for several years as a volunteer with TEALS. For…
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Summer 2026 CSEd Recommended Reads and Listens
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…
