Supporting K-12 computer science teacher professional development, research & advocacy from @UTAustin @TACC

Austin, TX
Joined May 2016
The 2026 WeTeach_CS Summit welcomed approximately 700 attendees and featured 13 sessions focused on AI and data science, offering educators and policymakers an assessment of AI adoption in Texas schools and strategies for implementation! Read: bit.ly/4z0bFDP
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Launch_Middle School CS wants educator leaders to help core-subject teachers integrate CS and physical computing into everyday learning. A stipend will be awarded upon completion of training 15 or 30 teachers using our Launch workshop! Apply: buff.ly/0TDUW7r
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Calls for proposals for the 2027 WeTeach_Quantum Summit are closing soon! The Program Committee welcomes submissions for oral presentations, posters, and tutorials focused on K-12 quantum education. Proposals are due October 31. Learn more: buff.ly/fR8dROB
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Are we ALREADY measuring the drapes for the 2027 WeTeach_CS Summit?? Yup! Stay tuned for our conference theme reveal, the list of breakout sessions, hotel amenities (we know y'all love the pools), and so much more! 😎 Learn more about the 2027 Summit: buff.ly/higQjTt
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From @TCEA: Here we are with a fresh batch of Halloween classroom activities for 2026. This year’s collection includes vibe-coded games, math strategy, vocabulary practice, and plenty of Halloween fun without anything too frightening. Read: buff.ly/0LdZasO
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Applications are open for WeTeach_CS secondary certification prep hubs! Hubs recruit and train in-service Texas teachers to earn a teaching certificate by challenging and passing the CS 8-12 and/or EC-12 Technology Applications TExES exams. Learn more: buff.ly/09IEy7Z
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Session proposals for CSTA 2027 are closing soon! Submissions are being accepted on a wide variety of topics for breakout sessions, workshops, mini-sessions, and poster presentations. Proposals are due October 25! Learn more: buff.ly/cyZEo6B
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Get an inside look at what’s ahead for CSEdWeek 2026 with CSTA! Sign up for a preview of the ideas, people, and resources shaping CSEdWeek 2026 — and leave with practical ways to bring the celebration into your community. Login is required. Learn more: buff.ly/VeZdY4a
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Cybersecurity Career Week runs through October 24. Mark your calendar for the October 21 webinar: Helping to Chart the Course - Unlocking Student Pathways into Cybersecurity Careers. Webinar: buff.ly/CgdoMAk More on Cybersecurity Career Week: buff.ly/WQo35ck
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The Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching recognize and reward school teachers who share their energy and enthusiasm for science with students, thereby sparking students’ interest in science. Apply by December 15. Learn more: buff.ly/CyKJqwl
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WeTeach_CS Family Engagement brings families and communities together to explore the exciting world of CS! We aim to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create pathways for future learning in technology. Interested? Apply by October 23. Learn more: buff.ly/uKqcnS6
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Applications are open for Preferred Provider Workshops! WeTeach_CS is seeking partners to lead workshops for Texas K-12 teachers to advance their knowledge in Computational Thinking/Computer Science/Cybersecurity. Learn more: buff.ly/qwwbNi4
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From @tcea: Want to encourage thinking and avoid screen time distractions? Check out these activities for students, parents, and/or teachers. Read: buff.ly/bTKtfrd
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As states work to expand access to CSed, a challenge has emerged: There are not enough qualified teachers to meet the demand. The Texas CS Pipeline is dedicated to addressing this by improving certification pathways. — via @nationalstemed Learn more: buff.ly/dmzaJpL
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🚨DEADLINE EXTENDED🚨 Thanks to such an overwhelming response, we are extending the application deadline to October 23. Join our Project ROCS Initiative and bring CS opportunities to rural communities! Apply: buff.ly/9ZlIddX
Ready to bring CS opportunities to rural communities with unique challenges and strengths? We're seeking partners to lead workshops aligned to the Microsoft Farm Beats curriculum as part of our Project ROCS Initiative. Apply by October 15. Apply: buff.ly/9ZlIddX
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Launch_Middle School CS wants educator leaders to help core-subject teachers integrate CS and physical computing into everyday learning. A stipend will be awarded upon completion of training 15 or 30 teachers using our Launch workshop! Learn more: buff.ly/UOwmBWb
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A new report shows that STEM majors are interested in teaching, but their perceptions about the profession are skewed. Learn more at a free October 16 webinar: What STEM Majors Think About Teaching and How to Recruit Them to the Profession. Register: buff.ly/LxAvIoP
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Launch_K5 CS is seeking educator leaders who want to help K-5 teachers integrate CS and physical computing into everyday learning! Selected trainers will attend a three-day Professional Development Academy on November 4-6 in Austin. Learn more: buff.ly/3BQom6T
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Rural students have often been the last to gain access during tech rollouts. This Thursday, October 15, our own Carol Fletcher joins the AI & Cyber Summit for a discussion on how rural students can safely navigate an AI-augmented world! Learn more: buff.ly/zgOe0iY
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Ready to bring CS opportunities to rural communities with unique challenges and strengths? We're seeking partners to lead workshops aligned to the Microsoft Farm Beats curriculum as part of our Project ROCS Initiative. Apply by October 15. Apply: buff.ly/9ZlIddX
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Welcome to the Haunted Code Chronicles, where coding meets the eerie and unknown! As the fog rolls in and the shadows lengthen, prepare to guide your CodeBot through mysterious mazes and terrifying trials, each more thrilling than the last. Learn more: buff.ly/9Ig3yea
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