Two new spotlights emphasize the critical need to measure equity in public education. The analyses reveal disparities in key high school outcomes and opportunities, and provide insights that can inform a more effective and equitable educational landscape for all students.

Central to New York City’s Computer Science for All (CS4All) initiative was an ambitious effort to build teacher capacity to deliver high-quality CS instruction across NYC schools. This report examines teachers’ participation and experiences in CS4All professional learning, their subsequent implementation of CS in the classroom, and factors that influenced their capacity to offer CS to their students.

New York City’s CS4All initiative, launched in 2015, significantly expanded access to computer science (CS) education, tripling the number of participating schools and reaching nearly 170,000 students annually. This new Research Alliance report examines the initiative’s successes, as well as ongoing challenges, and highlights the need for continued efforts to ensure high-quality CS learning opportunities for all students.