Dallas Fort Worth CSTA was established in 2004 as your local computer science community. This chapter was built to connect you with other computer science teach
Preparing students for the digital world requires equipping educators with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to teach cybersecurity and AI effectively. Next week, more than 375 educators from across the country will gather at CYBER.ORG EdCon 26 to exchange ideas, explore classroom-ready resources, and strengthen pathways into technology-driven careers of the future.
We're grateful to our sponsors and partners, including @CISAgov, @PaloAltoNtwks , @ISACANews , @CheckPointSW, @CompTIA , @CSforSuccess, @CollegeBoard , @intel Skills for Innovation, @ParallaxInc , and @csteachersorg , whose support helps make this work possible and expands access to cybersecurity and AI education nationwide.
Learn more: cyber.org/news/cyberorg-host…
Tomorrow is the day I've been looking forward to - I'm driving to Birmingham, Alabama to attend a @SteveSpangler training!! I can't wait! I saw him present a few years ago and got so many great ideas!! The next couple of days are going to be exciting!! #PD4Me#STEM
Educators! Join us today at 5pm ET (June 10) for our weekly #LEGOFortnite Odyssey Educator Playdate.
Casual online meetup where we play, explore, and chat about using this tool in education
We meet in Fortnite and in the Unreal Educator Discord Community Hangout chat.
The Creative Computer Science with Python workshop is designed for grades 3 to 8 educators who want to bring standards-aligned CS into their classrooms. Build foundational Python skills through project-based learning. Presented by @imagilabs.
Learn more: buff.ly/e71Qy4A
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#EdCon26 is just one week away! Make the most of your time at the conference with these tips:
📲 Download the Accelevents app in advance to check out what sessions you want to attend.
💻 Be sure to bring your laptop or Chromebook. Don't forget your charger!
💬 Mingle with educators you haven't met and exchange all your great ideas.
We can't wait to see you next week in Reno!
Eight high school students received the ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing! Eligible students applied by submitting a project/artifact that engages modern technology and CS.
Read about each student winner and their projects: buff.ly/3VH1GDx
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Happy International Day of Play!
Put down the textbooks and pencils and celebrate with a Minecraft Education build challenge.
Fun, creative, educational, AND short. They’re the perfect classroom brain break.
Find a challenge for your class: aka.ms/buildchallenges?OCID=…
A big “thank you” to our our WeTeach_CS newsletter subscribers! We just crossed 10,000 subscribers, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. WeTeach_CS exists to educate, empower, and inspire K-12 CS teachers.
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Thanks to our coffee sponsor, @intel Skills for Innovation, we have the perfect starting point for cybersecurity in your classroom! At #EdCon2026, Intel® SFI will support educators with ready-to-use, project-based lessons aligned to K-12 cybersecurity standards. Get practical ideas for teaching topics like digital citizenship, threat awareness, and real-world cybersecurity scenarios, without building lessons from scratch.
🔗 Explore Intel® Skills for Innovation → skillsforinnovation.intel.co…
🔗 Explore Starter Pack Lessons → intel.com/content/www/us/en/…#IntelSFI#IntelEdu#CybersecurityEducation#EdTech#K12Education
From @techlearning: A school district in ECEP member-state Alabama is one of many to limit device access during school time. Administrators say results have been positive, though students still need device access.
Read: buff.ly/NnGG44T
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WeTeach_CS is proud to offer full scholarships to micro:bit Live USA South 2026 for eligible Texas K-12 teachers! This includes your conference registration, two nights of lodging, and travel reimbursement up to $500 because Texas teachers rock! 🥳
Apply: buff.ly/U4amq0k
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Want to expand impactful CS learning through physical computing? micro:bit Live USA South 2026 is for you! Join us December 7-8 to explore how the micro:bit can support accessible and impactful CS learning across a wide range of contexts.
Register: buff.ly/akho3rv
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Join a special edition of the While You Were Teaching webinar to review the most important features and enhancements introduced in Java 25 and Java 26 — with a focus on what educators need to know for the classroom.
Register: buff.ly/kW0hPnM
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A TExES 242 EC-12 Tech Apps Certification can be used to teach networking, foundations of cybersecurity, cybersecurity capstone, fundamentals of computer science and CS principles in Texas. Join our Certification Prep workshop July 20-21!
Learn more: buff.ly/tIyanwe
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#ResponsibleAI fellow Chris Jacob's research examines K–12 educators' lived experiences with the integration of artificial intelligence in instructional practices.
Read his full profile on The Voice for what he's learned and how to put it into practice: hubs.ly/Q04g713T0
ALT Chris sees three elements as crucial for CS educators to embed AI learning into their classrooms: equity, real-world applicability, and systems thinking. By focusing on these core factors, educators across a range of educational contexts can find a path forward in AI education that suits their students, schools, and districts.
👋 Meet @IainCookBonney, Minecraft Education Ambassador & master lesson crafter 🧱
For over a decade, Iain has helped educators across New Zealand bring game‑based learning to life.
See his work in action in the Minecraft Lesson Library!
#ResponsibleAI fellow Dr. Kate Lockwood shares her experience participating in the CSTA Knowledge Exchange program for the course "Why Teach Programming with GenAI?" and how the material applied to her daily classroom needs.
Read now on The Voice: hubs.ly/Q04g6MF50
ALT Embracing AI in the Computer Science Classroom, Written by Dr. Kate Lockwood