In a bid to engage more U.S. high school students in computer science, the College Board introduced a new Advanced Placement (AP) course in 2016: Computer Science Principles, which explores a range of ...

Van “Kendy” Nguyen, 16, didn’t know anything about computer science. Gradi Kabeya, 17, hadn’t done any coding before but said computer science seemed cool and useful. Hazel Ochoa, 16, had dabbled in ...

Encouraging students to pursue higher-level science, technology, engineering, and math courses requires deliberate planning, especially for those students historically underrepresented in those fields ...

UC Scout’s AP Computer Science A course stands out for its flexible pacing, interactive learning tools, and strong academic foundation, making it an excellent option for motivated students seeking a ...

Four years ago, high schools across America launched an advanced placement course introducing students to the principles of computer science in an effort geared in part toward bringing more female, ...

The nonprofit that oversees the Advanced Placement exams is endorsing the idea that computer science should be a high school graduation requirement. And it’s prepared to put funding behind it. The ...