Obama recognized computer science needed for fundamental education

Employees of nonprofit Code.org , dedicated to the popularization and implementation of computer science in school education, добились by US President Barack Obama signed the new law «Every Student Succeeds Act» (pdf). This document regulates the principles of primary and secondary education in the United States and, furthermore, lists those items that are necessary for a fundamental education.

Until recently, no mention of science among these objects were not. But now, thanks to the efforts of the six-year Code.org lawyers and lobby several senators, the law Every Student Succeeds Act officially argues that computer science is also necessary for the fundamental education as history, geography and music.

Despite the apparent formality, the problem is solved Code.org, in fact, is a serious character. According to the organization in the US 9 out of 10 parents would like their child to the school he studied computer science, but in reality only 1 in 4 schools can actually do it. Thanks to the new law, enthusiasts and volunteers Code.org will directly affect the teaching of computer science in school, including because it is now open for public sources of funding.

Barack Obama has repeatedly mentioned in the media in connection with its attitude to educational initiatives, including the computer. For example, a year ago, the US president brokered Code.org participated in computer courses Computer Science Education Week, wrote a simple JavaScript-code even got himself GitHub . Also, with the participation of the White House organized free access to electronic publications for children from poor families.

Source: geektimes.ru/post/267406/