Computer science involves much more than writing code. It blends technical knowledge —like programming, algorithms and data systems — with soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving.

Today’s students have grown up with smartphones, tablets, and virtual assistants. Most can comfortably navigate any new app or digital device and outsmart parental controls. That’s why adults often ...

While coding is a good start, school districts need to develop broader computer science initiatives to grow 21st century–ready learners. Alexander Slagg is a freelance writer specializing in ...

In the interconnected world of big data, it’s no secret the field of computer science is booming. At Northwestern, the number of computer science majors has grown more than 600 percent since 2011, ...

A new program called “Computer Science For All,” announced today by President Obama, proposes more than $4 billion in funding for schools to boost computer science education across the United States.

Many of the fastest-growing, highest-paying jobs require computer-science skills and the ability to work with data--but they aren’t programming jobs, and they don’t require a computer science degree.

Back when Grant Hosford's older daughter was in first grade, she signed up for an extracurricular class, building robots with a programmable Lego toy called Mindstorms. Hosford, a dot-com entrepreneur ...

Called Computer Science for All, the president’s plan was unveiled during his weekly radio address. It builds upon his State of the Union commitment to push for quality computer science and math ...

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Saturday that he will ask Congress for billions of dollars to help students learn computer science skills and prepare for jobs in a changing economy. “In the ...

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Saturday he’ll ask Congress for billions of dollars to help students learn computer science skills and prepare for jobs in a changing economy. “In the new ...