SPARK is a collaborative initiative led by three mission-driven nonprofit organizations, BootUp, TERC, and Fun Zone Reading Club, working together to increase access to high-quality STEM and Computer Science education for children and families experiencing homelessness.
This Community of Action Partnership (COAP), aims to build community-based programming that brings learning directly to youth in shelters, transitional housing, libraries, and community centers.
Shaping the Future of K-5 CS: Transforming Education Through an Equity-Driven Framework and Expert Collaboration. BootUp is developing a research-based equity framework
with expert advisors and university researchers.
In collaboration with CS for Success and National Louis University, BootUp is excited to present our research project “Powering up: Computer Science for Every Learner Through Culturally Responsive Professional Development”. This project is aims to enhance knowledge on teaching introductory computer science (CS) to English Learners (ELs) effectively in two Illinois school districts. Supporting and developing key concepts in CS and computational thinking (CT) embedded across various subject areas, this project seeks to support inclusive and comprehensive learning for ELs.
It is imperative young learners have foundational CS and AI knowledge—critical competencies for success in an increasingly digital economy. BootUp PD proposes a $25 million investment over 10 years to expand K-5 CS and AI education nationwide.
Bring Computer Science to Your Classroom this Black History Month with our Scratch activities!