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Systemic Education Support

By embedding computer science and AI education into state policy and teacher certification systems, sustainable institutional change is achieved, because systemic integration ensures long-term adoption and equitable access. This strategy focuses on transforming educational systems from within by aligning policy guidance with teacher capacity building, ensuring that computer science and AI education become standard across K-12 schools. Unlike short-term interventions like camps or expos, this approach creates lasting infrastructure by making curriculum and endorsement changes that outlive individual programs.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • AI Academy Program CODING IN COLOR
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    Offers a 9-12 week hands-on program teaching high school students foundational skills in artificial intelligence, ethical reasoning, and real-world applications through project-based learning, culminating in a final project focused on AI innovation. This program operates at Desert Edge High School, Maryvale High School, and Salt River Schools.
  • AI Academy Program CODING IN COLOR
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    Operates a 9-12 week hands-on AI Academy program for high school students at Desert Edge High School, Maryvale High School, and Salt River Schools, teaching foundational skills in artificial intelligence, ethical reasoning, and real-world applications through project-based learning, culminating in a final project focused on AI innovation.
  • AI and Computer Science Integrated Lessons CODING IN COLOR
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    Develops and provides educational lessons that integrate AI concepts into existing classroom learning, teaching foundational concepts of how AI uses data for predictions through activities like snack vote data collection and reinforcing early math skills through sorting activities.
  • AI and Computer Science Integrated Lessons CODING IN COLOR
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    Develops and provides teachers with curriculum-connected lessons that introduce computer science and AI concepts using familiar classroom activities, including early math skills and data collection for AI predictions.
  • AI and Computer Science Integrated Lessons CODING IN COLOR
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    Develops and provides teachers with curriculum-connected lessons that integrate AI and computer science concepts into existing classroom learning, teaching foundational math skills and how AI uses data for predictions.
  • AI4Teacher's Cohort Program CODING IN COLOR
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    Delivers the AI4Teacher's Cohort program, with Cohort 1 at Wilson School District and Cohort 2 launched, to provide computer science education to students.
  • AI4Teacher's Cohort Program CODING IN COLOR
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    Delivers the AI4Teacher's Cohort program, including Cohort 1 at Wilson School District and the launch of Cohort 2, to educate teachers on artificial intelligence.
  • AI4Teacher's Cohort Program CODING IN COLOR
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    Delivers the AI4Teacher's Cohort program, with Cohort 1 delivered at Wilson School District and Cohort 2 launched, to provide computer science education to students.
  • Advocacy for Computer Science Education CODING IN COLOR
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    Advocates for the inclusion of computer science courses in high schools.
  • Advocacy for Computer Science Education CODING IN COLOR
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    Advocates for the inclusion of computer science courses in high school curricula.
  • Computer Science Education and Workshops CODING IN COLOR
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    Provides computer science education and workshops in Phoenix, Arizona, for students in marginalized communities, including basic computer programming through project building, workshops on various computing careers, hackathons, and robotics challenges.
  • Computer Science Summer Camps CODING IN COLOR
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    Organizes summer camps for high school students in Arizona, including the Gila River Indian Community, focusing on web development, artificial intelligence, robotics, and basic computer programming, where students learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and engage with AI concepts, test models, and explore college life.
  • Computer Science Summer Camps CODING IN COLOR
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    Organizes summer camps for high school students in Arizona, including the Gila River Indian Community, focusing on web development, artificial intelligence, robotics, and basic computer programming, where students learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and explore AI concepts, test models, and engage with professors and college readiness seminars.
  • Computer Science Workshops and Events CODING IN COLOR
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    Hosts hackathons, workshops, and other tech-related events, including "Day of Compute" for Phoenix Union High School District students, to expose students to STEM jobs, basic computer programming through project building, robotics challenges, and various computing careers.
  • Computer Science and AI Integrated Lessons CODING IN COLOR
    capacity building
    Develops and provides teachers with curriculum-connected lessons that introduce computer science and AI concepts using familiar classroom activities, including early math skills and data collection for AI predictions.
  • Day of Compute Event CODING IN COLOR
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    Hosts an annual "Day of Compute" event for underserved Phoenix Union High School students, connecting them with hands-on computing workshops and industry professionals.
  • Microsoft TechSpark Fellowship CODING IN COLOR
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    Selected as a Microsoft TechSpark Fellow for Arizona for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 terms to provide computer science education to students.
  • Summer Camps CODING IN COLOR
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    Hosts summer camps for high school students in Arizona and the Gila River Indian Community, focusing on web development, artificial intelligence, robotics, and basic computer programming. These camps include hands-on workshops, opportunities to engage with professors, and college readiness seminars.