Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1419056
Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 6–12 #CSEdWeek is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in CS education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers and partners to the field. This year, look for #CSforSocialJustice, focusing on how computer science can serve as a catalyst for social justice work needed to bring rigorous CS and STEAM courses to underrepresented students. During the week, your class can join in Hour of Code, one-hour tutorials for all grade levels, at hourofcode.com/us/learn. Learn more at csedweek.org. E N G A G E S T U D E N T S in Native American heritage with historical novels. Lands of Our Ancestors, a three-book series by Gary Robinson, is designed for fourth grade readers and follows three generations of a Chumash Indian family as they face challenges in major eras of California history: the Spanish mission era, the Mexican rancho period, the Gold Rush, and early statehood. Vetted by the California Indian History Curriculum Coalition (CIHCC), the books and accompanying teacher guides meet state history– social studies standards and provide an alternative for teaching fourth grade state history. Older students can read An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People by Roxanne Dunbar- Ortiz, adapted by Jean Mendoza and Debbie Reese (young adult level). The colonization and settlement of Indigenous lands at the expense of Indigenous people is seen through a narrative centered on the story, experiences and perspectives of Indigenous peoples. Find more curriculum and classroom resources at CIHCC (visit csus.edu and search for CIHCC). November: Native American Heritage Month Degrees of Success D U R I N G H I G H E R E D U C A T I O N M O N T H in October, celebrate the dedicated faculty and staff who help students follow their dream through higher education. Almost two-thirds of all jobs today require postsecondary education and training, meaning higher ed is essential for the majority of our students! Go to nea.org/nhem for events, resources and ways to take action. 11 O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R 2 0 21