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Issue Position: Invest in STEAM and expand computer science

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2017
Issues: Technology and Communication K-12 Education

Virginia is home to the technology corridor in northern Virginia, multiple NASA sites, and emerging markets such as cybersecurity and unmanned aerial systems. That means we're in a unique position to significantly expand STEAM curriculum and the number of students taking computer science, coding, and advanced placement courses. However, minorities continue to be underrepresented in taking AP computer science. Through private sector and nonprofit partnerships and working with the General Assembly, a Northam administration will set aggressive goals for students in K-12 completing computer science courses.


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