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The blog of the Constellations Center for Equity in Computing

CSTA conference
Equity for Teachers by Teachers
July 18, 2019
I’ve attended the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Conference almost every year for the last ten years and was so pleased to see the largest attendance to date at this year’s conference in Phoenix, AZ.
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Trials and Triumphs: Here is What We Learned About Trying to Expand Access to Computer Science Education in Atlanta in One Year
May 24, 2019
The school year is wrapping up, which means that we are finishing out year one as Constellations Fellows. Phew, what a ride it has been. A ride we wouldn’t trade for anything. However, we would be lying if we didn’t say that this first year has been a breeze.
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A Day That Gave Me Hope
May 17, 2019
There are some days that are just special. Lien Diaz reflects on one of her favorite days from this past school year.
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Why More Diverse Educators Also Need a Seat at the Decision-Making Table
March 27, 2019
Constellations Fellow, Shana White, shares her recent leadership experiences and thoughts on why more people of color and women are needed in decision-making positions in education for long-lasting, systemic change.
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It Doesn't Matter Where Students Go to School. Except That It Does.
March 7, 2019
Even though numerous initiatives have been created over the past decade to expand access to computer science education, it still matters where you send your child to school.
Team photo at SIGCSE
What We Learned from SIGCSE 2019
March 4, 2019
SIGCSE convenes the top computer science education researchers and practitioners in the world annually to share the latest pedagogy in the field and bring CS education innovations directly into the classroom. The Constellations Center for Equity in Computing at Georgia Tech took on a leading role in the 2019 symposium, as well as its sister conference, Respect 2019, in advancing solutions to increasing minority and female participation in CS education.
Group picture on steps at Georgia Tech
Black History: The Past, Present, and Re-imagined Future
February 27, 2019
Constellations fellow Shana White reflects on Black History Month and how she has worked to incorporate black tech pioneers into her lessons.
Girl sits at desk working on a computer.
I Am Proof
February 21, 2019
Luterra Fulks, a former student of Constellations Fellow, Terry Foster, is proof that early exposure to technology is essential and life-changing.