Outsiders Within: How Do Black Girls Fit into Computer Science for All?
Zitsi Mirakhur,
Cheri Fancsali,
Kathryn Hill
Abstract:Objectives
. At the K-12 level, “CS for All” initiatives across the country strive to increase equitable access to and participation in computer science (CS). However, there are many open questions about the implementation and effectiveness of these initiatives, including the extent to which exposing young people to CS early on can shape their longer-term CS interest and engagement. In this paper, we examine CS participation among 6
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