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OUR Mission

Advance equitable computer science education for all California students by fostering inclusive engagement and community partnerships, strengthening support for educators, and informing policy through data.

OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE

California students are equipped with foundational computing competencies to become innovative thinkers and creators of a just and inclusive future.

Essential skills for our students and our state

Every student deserves a computer science education that will give them the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their zip code, race, gender or economic background. Computer science skills build computational and critical thinking, preparing students for college, careers, and beyond.

Equity

Every student deserves to learn the essential skills they need to thrive, no matter their
ZIP code.

Economy

The inability to meet the growing demand for a skilled and diverse technology workforce threatens to have a detrimental impact on economic growth.

Skills

Computer science is an essential skill, yet many California students lack access to it in a meaningful way.

Future of California

Computer science education will not become a reality for many children in California
without the state leading the way.

California is falling behind in computer science

Still unconvinced?

Statistics around computer science education and equity in California are dismal.

California is home to Silicon Valley, yet only 5.3% high school students took computer science in the 2023-2024 school year.
Only 58% of California high schools offered foundational computer science classes.
Out of all students taking the AP Computer Science test, only 34% identify as female or non-binary.

We need to ensure that all California students have access to rigorous computer science education, and not just a select few.

How your school compares

Take Action

There's a long road ahead to address the inequities in computer science education. Click below to learn how policymakers, educators, students, parents, and organizations can help advance computer science education for all California's children:

Learn more about computer science education in your district, policies to address
computer science equity or how to schedule a meeting with a CSforCA member.

Discover projects and programs changing computer science education and ways to bring
computer science education to your school.

Find out if your school offers equitable computer science education. If not, find out how
to ask your school to offer computer science.

Become a CSforCA partner organization and help build a better future for all California students.

Coalition Members

Computer Science for California (CSforCA) is a coalition of educators, administrators, parents, industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, and higher education institutions who advocate to ensure every student in California has access to a high-quality computer science education, regardless of regardless of their zip code, race, gender or economic background.