2018 – Students Who Took CSA AP Exam in Oregon

1
Black Student
3
Hispanic Female Students
2
American Indian Students
2
Pacific Islander Students
2018 – Students Who Took CSP AP Exam in Oregon

5
Black Students
9
Hispanic Female Students
4
American Indian Students
2
Pacific Islander Students
Findings
- 54% of Principals believe that students should be required to take computer science
- 91% of parents want computer science education opportunities for their children
- Only 29% of school boards are committed to introducing computer science in the curriculum
- Lack of budget for teachers and software, and lack of teachers are the greatest barriers to computer science education
- The demand for computing jobs is 2.4x the average in the US
Recommendations
- Promote broad, diverse participation by taking advantage of interest and growth while integrating equity practices into CS recruitment and pedagogy
- Expand CS offerings by connecting with communities, legislators, and organizations advocating for CS education
- Allow CS classes to count towards graduation and college admissions to encourage participation
- Increase qualified CS teachers through incentives and support of quality teacher preparation and certification
- Prioritize funding to meet the demand for CS education