Pocahontas Elementary was one of the twelve schools recently announced to receive $50,000 through the Computer Science is Elementary project.
The vision of the Computer Science is Elementary project is to transform twelve high-poverty elementary schools into showcases of outstanding computer science education, including career exploration with employer partners, no later than the 2020-21 school year. These twelve Computer Science is Elementary Schools, plus Loess Hills Computer Programming School, will serve as a statewide resource for Iowa educators by sharing their curriculum and community engagement strategies. Computer science is a new basic skill in the 21st century, so building a strong foundation early for all students is critical. This will ensure they are well prepared later in their personal and professional lives, including for a dynamic workforce where a growing number of jobs require computer science skills.
This project was made possible by the generous support from private-sector partners.
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