Since its inception, Kira Learning has worked to connect the leading minds in CS and AI research, education professionals at every level of schooling, students, and parents to forge the most comprehensive and supportive CS and AI program in the world.
Author: The Kira Learning Team
Date: July 12 2022
Kira Learning believes that by 2030, computer science (CS) and artificial Intelligence (AI) education will become as fundamental to K-12 student learning as literacy and numeracy.
We believe this because employment for CS-related occupations is projected to grow 13% through 2030, faster than the average for all occupations in the US. Research shows that countries with digitally literate workers will have higher economic growth through increased productivity.
CS and AI education enable individuals to understand how technology works, and harness its capacity to improve lives. Moreover, CS skills support adaptation in a rapidly changing world, contributing to societal and economic progress.
The pandemic exacerbated gaps in digital literacy as the world migrated to online work, learning, and operations. This gap will continue to widen unless concrete steps are taken to ensure high-quality CS learning opportunities and access for all students.
"Kira Learning believes that by 2030, computer science (CS) and artificial Intelligence (AI) education will become as fundamental to K-12 student learning as literacy and numeracy."
States have been relatively uncoordinated in their pursuit of these goals, making it difficult for stakeholders to align. The result has been a patchwork of standards, curricula, and methods, compounded by limited professional development and resourcing, all of which have obstructed deployment. Most critically, teachers have had little opportunity to participate in decision-making.
Since its inception, Kira Learning has worked to connect the leading minds in CS and AI research, education professionals at every level of schooling, students, and parents to forge the most comprehensive and supportive CS and AI program in the world.
"To truly increase CS and AI knowledge across grade levels, it’s critical that content, tools, and support for both students and instructors be blended into a single-solution."
Teachers have, and will continue to be, key collaborators in our journey.
That’s why at this year’s Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Conference, we are sponsoring the attendance of 22 teachers from over a dozen states. With more than 95 years of CS teaching experience, the expertise these teachers have is invaluable to the CSTA and the work being done to advance CS and AI education in K-12 classrooms.
To truly increase CS and AI knowledge across grade levels, it’s critical that content, tools, and support for both students and instructors be blended into a single-solution. We are hard at work building that solution and look forward to sharing our progress with teachers this week.
The mission to increase access to CS and AI education starts within the classroom, with the empowerment of teachers to successfully support their students with quality content - this will always be at the heart of Kira Learning’s work.
See you soon,
The Kira Learning Team
