ICCSD implemented PLTW computing curricula at a growing set of schools, with COVID-19 slowing progress in Years 2 and 3¶
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q2 i? ICCSD offered PLTW at two elementary and two middle schools in 2019-20 and expanded to five schools in 2020-21, but teachers reported implementing only individual PLTW units and COVID-19 challenges slowed progress. → Digital Promise 2021
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Digital Promise 2021¶
Digital Promise. (2021). The “Science” of Computing: Inclusive Computing Pathways in Iowa City Community School District. Digital Promise. https://doi.org/10.51388/20.500.12265/133
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District case report of implementation: PLTW was offered at two elementary and two middle schools in 2019-20 and expanded to five schools in 2020-21. The report notes "challenges with COVID-19 in Years 2 and 3 slowed progress" and teachers implemented individual units.
"ICCSD offered PLTW at two elementary schools and two middle schools over the 2019-20 academic year. During the 2020-21 academic year, five schools in the district were selected to implement PLTW at a variety of grade levels, and the district specifically recruited a district-wide CS Specialist to support teacher PD and integration."
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Related Claims¶
- IPSD set an equity goal of increasing computing opportunities in five Title I elementary schools to reach all students district-wide — related
- During COVID-19 school disruptions, schools can take steps to ensure students continue to progress academically whether at home or at school — related
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ICCSD implemented PLTW computing curricula at a growing set of schools, with COVID-19 slowing progress in Years 2 and 3 |
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ICCSD implemented PLTW computing curricula at a growing set of schools, with COVID-19 slowing progress in Years 2 and 3 |
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