CS Pathways

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Our Mission

We believe that all students deserve access to programs that help them decide if theirs is a future in computer science. No one should have that decision dictated to them by their circumstances.

CS Pathways exists to achieve that goal: To develop programs and initiatives that create computer science opportunities for all students, from all backgrounds.

What We Do

We're driven by pressing needs and social problems to work with communities and organizations to ensure all students thrive.

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The Tools to Succeed

Give students the tools they need to succeed: devices, broadband access and places to learn.

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Resources and Support

Offer resources and support that prioritize treating everyone with dignity and respect.

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A Solid Foundation

Provide all students with high-quality computer science instruction.

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The Fundamentals

Teach students important fundamentals: numeracy, literacy and computational thinking.

Our Core Values

Community

Communities know what they need and have essential resources to help solve problems. We recognize the leadership that already exists in our neighborhoods and commit our resources and connections to work with those communities to help solve problems.

Education for Everyone

America's educational opportunities aren't equally distributed. Our programs take that into account and work to meet the needs of students from all backgrounds.

Youth Voice

Students should decide their own futures. We don't manufacture computer scientists — we create the conditions students need to determine if computer science is right for them.

Humanity

We lead with authenticity and honor the unique perspectives each person brings to solving problems. We value people for who they are and not what they do.

What Sets Us Apart

We firmly believe that the only way to create lasting change in our education system is to collaborate with communities and institutions to ensure all students succeed.

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Here's how we do that.

  • We work with communities and organizations, balancing different stakeholder needs and incorporating their ideas and expertise to create and sustain change.
  • We center a student's holistic well-being in all we do, from designing programs to establishing desired outcomes.
  • We prioritize trust, commitment and communication with our collaborators.