After many years implementing Exploring Computer Science (ECS) curriculum in Chicago schools, the Chicago Public Schools announced this week that computer science will be a graduation requirement for all students. This is the first school district in the country to elevate computer science as a core requirement for high school, separate from math and science.

ECS was first piloted nearly 8 years ago in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Teachers throughout California can be particularly proud about their participation in supporting ECS and the ECS professional development program.  ECS partnerships with school districts increase participation in computing for all students. In the last two years more than 14,000 students enrolled in an ECS course in California.

Special appreciation to Jane Margolis, Julie Flapan, and the ECS team for their important work and accomplishments in advocating for all students to have access to computer science!