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December 7-11

 

Every December, Computer Science Education Week celebrates computer science and the teachers who bring it to students. This year, we’re opening the doors wider.

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We’re hosting an open house because CS belongs in every classroom, and right now that matters more than ever. AI is showing up in every subject. To use it well, teachers and students need to understand how it’s built, what it can and can’t do, and when to question what it tells them. That understanding is computer science, and it’s not just for CS class anymore.

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You don’t need a CS background to join us. Whatever you teach, come with questions and come curious. And if you’re a CS teacher, bring a colleague along.

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Get a first look on Wednesday, November 18, at Making the Connection: A CSEdWeek Preview. Then join us for the Kickoff Summit on Saturday, December 5, with local watch parties hosted by CSTA chapters. On December 9, Grace Hopper’s birthday, we’ll close the week with AI in Your Classroom: Let’s Make Sense of It Together.

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You’ll leave with something you can use: a resource for your classroom, a connection to another educator, or a new way of thinking about the technology your students already use.

 

Every event is virtual and free. Just create a free CSTA account to register.

CS Heroes

Be inspired by this year's CS Heroes who are making an impact everywhere. 

CS Heroes

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Celebrate CS

Connect

Advocate

Teach & Explore

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NOVEMBER 18th

CSEdWeek Preview: Heroes panel, resources, and what chapters are planning

Wednesday, 5:30-7pm CT

Register for 11/18
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DECEMBER 5th

Join us to officially kick off CSEDWeek. Hero panel, plus watch parties near you. Invite a friend!

Saturday, 11am-1pm CT

Register for 12/5
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DECEMBER 9th

It's our same, fabulous Professional Learning Series, with a CSEdWeek twist!

Wednesday, 5:30-7:00pm CT

Register for 12/9

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EVENTS.

ALL EVENTS

Nov 14, 2026

CSTA Mountains & Plains Virtual Conference 2026

RSVP

11 a.m.

ET

Nov 18, 2026

CSEdWeek Special Edition: Making the Connection

RSVP

6:30 p.m.

ET

Dec 5, 2026

CSEdWeek 2026 Summit Kickoff

RSVP

1 p.m.

ET

Dec 9, 2026

AI in Your Classroom: Let’s Make Sense of It Together

RSVP

6:30 p.m.

ET

The people who make a difference.

CS Heroes are individuals making a difference in computer science. We recognize those whose computer science work has contributed and harnessed the good in computer science. This year, we reflect on past successes while inspiring the next generation to leap into new possibilities.

Mahmoud Harding

Featured Hero

Mahmoud Harding

Instructional Design Director

EXPLORE THE STORIES OF CS HEROES.

VIEW ALL HEROES

Mahmoud Harding

Mahmoud Harding

Instructional Design Director

Irene Lee

Irene Lee

Research Scientist

Evan Shieh

Evan Shieh

AI Ethics Researcher and Educator

Dr. Shuchi Grover

Dr. Shuchi Grover

Director, AI & Education Research for Looking Glass Ventures

Dr. Cynthia Breazeal

Dr. Cynthia Breazeal

Professor of Media Arts & Sciences

Grace Hopper

Grace Hopper

Rear Admiral, Naval Officer for the US Navy & Computer Pioneer

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