Standardized test prep takes precedence over computer programming at schools

Amelia Havanec • Jan 12, 2018

Jan 12, 2018

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                <h2><p>It's no doubt that a high school education in computer science is an asset nowadays toward a well-rounded education, however only 8 percent of school principals and superintendents nationwide are addressing these concerns, the Washington Post reported today. School administrators argue time constraints in balancing out the current</p></h2>
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            <p>It's no doubt that a high school education in computer science is an asset nowadays toward a well-rounded education, however only 8 percent of school principals and superintendents nationwide are addressing these concerns, the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uK4JsNoIdDwJ5CxBRorDdBKdZA30hISVezcwPlDe7MQ/edit?ref=avalancheghost.one">Washington Post</a> reported today. School administrators argue time constraints in balancing out the current curriculum they have, especially when it comes down to classroom work devoted toward achieving higher standardized test scores. The study, released by <a href="https://avalancheghost.one/content/files/fh/files/misc/searching-for-computer-science_report.pdf">Google and Gallup</a>, says that students with the least exposure to a computer science education are from minority races and low income households, even though they have access to computers throughout the day which could be used to learn valuable programming skills.</p>
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It's no doubt that a high school education in computer science is an asset nowadays toward a well-rounded education, however only 8 percent of school principals and superintendents nationwide are addressing these concerns, the Washington Post reported today. School administrators argue time constraints in balancing out the current curriculum they have, especially when it comes down to classroom work devoted toward achieving higher standardized test scores. The study, released by Google and Gallup, says that students with the least exposure to a computer science education are from minority races and low income households, even though they have access to computers throughout the day which could be used to learn valuable programming skills.

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By Amelia Havanec

Amelia Havanec is Crosscut's Science and Tech Fellow. She came to Washington from her home state of Connecticut by way of New York, Florida, California and Michigan in pursuit of the perfect pint. Sh