2026 CSTA K-12 CS Standards – what should students know about computing?

bmackenty 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

The CSTA PK–12 Computer Science Standards define the essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions to prepare all students for a world powered by computing. Specifically, the Standards delineate coherent progressions of student learning outcomes from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 (PK–12). Together, they form the strong foundation for a rigorous and comprehensive computer science (CS) curriculum that is driven by research and informed by teacher practice. The Standards describe what students should know and be able to do in CS, but they do not prescribe specific curriculum, instructional materials, or assessments.

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s0ss 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I think it’s worth pointing out that the “strategic partners” of this organization, those who fund this standard, have a commercial interest in selling curriculum materials based on the standard.

	▲	bmackenty 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		I don't think that in any way dilutes the veracity or applicability of the standards. I also think the strategic partners have more of an interest in building strong pipeline of computer scientists. Strategic partners can certainly be nefarious, but in this case, I see best-effort / best-intention in helping schools better deliver computer science.