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From EdTech K-12 Magazine: Schools can't afford to treat AI as a passing trend or a cheating problem to be policed. AI is already reshaping how students think, work and learn, and our refusal to adapt could be considered educational malpractice.

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The annual Great Lecture in Astronomy is TODAY at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. UT Austin Associate Professor of Astronomy Keith Hawkins will discuss how astronomers map stars in our galaxy to understand its formation and evolution across cosmic time.

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The Televisa Foundation wants to empower your classroom teaching with AI. Through a FREE four-day training, educators can build future-ready teaching skills, save time in lesson planning, boost student engagement, and so much more!

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Our new Launch_MiddleSchool Computer Science Initiative aims to support middle school educators in integrating the updated Technology Applications TEKS into their core subject classrooms using practical, everyday instructional strategies!

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Students in grades 7-8, join UTSA to take part in a research study investigating the effectiveness of a proposed approach to teaching on the role of probability in AI. Explore concepts that go beyond what is currently taught in school!

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The @csteachersorg.bsky.social Board of Directors election is open, and you are encouraged to apply — or nominate candidates who have a strong record of contributions to K-12 CS education. Nominations close March 8.

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The ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize seeks to promote and encourage the field of #computerscience by empowering young and aspiring learners to pursue computing challenges beyond the classroom, leading to real-world applications. Apply by March 15.

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Make your #PiDay plans! On March 14, Pflugerville High School is sponsoring a FREE showing of the "Counted Out" documentary. PHS wants to make this the largest gathering of Austin-area math educators since 2020. WeTeach_CS will be there, handing out micro:bits to some lucky teachers!

The 2025 CS Teacher Landscape Report is here! Nearly 3,000 CS teachers across the country were interviewed; findings reveal a community of teachers who are deeply committed to their students yet constrained by a multitude of factors. — via @csteachersorg.bsky.social

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The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference is set for December 7-8 in New Orleans. Registration opens in September. Join hundreds of K-12 educators to learn, network, create community, and increase cybersecurity education awareness.

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A big "thank you" to everyone who attended last week's Austin Code Jam! This creativity-inspiring experience featured coding with micro:bits, driving autonomous cars using computers, cybersecurity activities, and so much more.

#STEM #computerscience #artificialintelligence

⏳️CLOSING MARCH 2⏳️

Applications for WeTeach_CS professional development hubs are closing soon. Our free offerings are designed with educators in mind!

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The @society4science.bsky.social Advocate Program is a year-long initiative for teachers and mentors who are working to increase the number of students who enter STEM research competitions. Participants receive training, support, and mentorship. Apply by March 1.

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At TACC, we believe every student deserves access to high-quality computer science education. @weteachcs.bsky.social has helped nearly 700 teachers across Texas obtain a CS teaching certification, strengthening the state’s technology workforce. #TACC25 #WhatStartsHere #PoweringDiscoveries #cs4all

Our "Coaching Families to Leverage AI & Digital Tools for Student Success" workshop blends guided learning, studio work, and peer feedback to help leaders build community‑aligned resources grounded in the needs of Texas families!

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💡A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY💡

More than 700 CS attendees gather at the WeTeach_CS Summit. Become a sponsor or exhibitor and share your message with them!

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WeTeach_CS Summit sponsors and exhibitors interact with hundreds of local teachers all focused on our shared mission of expanding computing education. We can't have Summits without you! 🥳

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✅ APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN ✅

We are partnering with experts with extensive experience to lead workshops for Texas teachers in computational thinking, CS, cybersecurity, and more. All trainings are provided at NO COST to educators or districts!

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Playlab wants to help you build innovative, AI-integrated learning environments. Join this co-build partnership for access to engineers, expert guidance from leading organizations in AI and school design, and more! Apply by February 27.

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@csteachersorg is offering scholarships to cover the cost of registration to CSTA 2026, set for July 13-15 in New Orleans! Applications are open to CSTA members and will close March 9. CSTA membership is required to apply.

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The University of North Texas's CS department wants to hear from current or former school teachers to better understand the programming tools you're using and identify effective strategies. Participants will be entered into a raffle for a $30 Amazon gift card.

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Youth Code Jam is hiring both a Lead Coding Instructor and an Assistant Coding Instructor. In both roles, you’ll inspire creativity and help students gain coding experience and computational thinking skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

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WeTeach_CS awards recognize the outstanding contributions educators make to advancing CS education across Texas! Applications are open for:

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Mini-Grant: buff.ly/5xhBy9S

Central Texas high school juniors and seniors, do you plan to pursue a STEM or technology-related field in college? Apply for a SEMI scholarship! Interested? Contact SEMI Senior Program Manager Michelle Fabiano (mfabiano@semi.org) for more information. Apply by March 31.

Our 2026 Rural Opportunities in Computer Science train-the-trainers provided engaging lessons for educators to take back to their regions and empower teachers with the curriculum and tools to give students tangible learning in precision agriculture.

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Mark your calendars for our micro:bit Spring Break Workshop! Explore micro:bit functions, collaboratively create activities/lessons to integrate the micro:bit into core content, and more! Join us March 16-17. Register with your UT EID.

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The Energy Science & Technology Institute (ESTI) introduces Grade 6-12 STEM teachers to tech innovations in the Texas energy industry. ESTI is free for Texas STEM teachers! Interested? Apply by February 27.

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Join us February 21 for the Austin Code Jam, a creativity-inspiring experience for youth. Whether you’re a parent, student, or educator, this is a fun, hands-on way to learn and create together. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity!

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Are you attending the SIGCSE Technical Symposium? EPIC will be there, presenting on topics like how to scale the CS teacher pipeline, designing CSEd research to meet your needs, integrating CS into classrooms, and more!

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Showcase your school or district's CS and cybersecurity efforts at the next Texas Computer Science Leadership Network meeting! In a five-minute presentation, tell us how you’re laying the foundation for your students. Sign up by March 1.

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