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Pictured: MƒA President John Ewing and Mayor Bill de Blasio at Computer Science for All event.
Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced that New York City has raised over $20 million for its Computer Science for All initiative, more than 50 percent of its $40 million overall
goal. Chalkbeat New York’s Monica Disare reported on a press conference the mayor held announcing new funding commitments, led by MƒA’s $2.5 million
donation:
The mayor’s “Computer Science for All” program is one his flashiest education initiatives. It’s a pledge to give all of New York City’s 1.1 million public school students access to computer science education in elementary, middle and high school by 2025.
Last September, de Blasio had raised only about 30 percent of the $40 million in private funds necessary to bring computer science to every school in the city. Today, the mayor reported that number has risen by $9 million, including a $2.5 million donation by Math for America, a group that gives fellowships to STEM teachers so they can share their knowledge and skills with others.
Read the full article in Chalkbeat New York.