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☀️ This summer, CSTA Minnesota continues our commitment to spotlighting organizations driving equitable CS education. Today, we’re honored to feature CSforALL-MN Discover more about their mission here: csforallmn.org

This summer, CSTA Minnesota is committed to highlighting those doing great work in our CS space, starting with Feather LaRoche and his nonprofit, Relentless Feather. Learn more and support the mission here: www.relentlessfeather.org

This summer, CSTA Minnesota is committed to highlighting those doing great work, and today we’re excited to feature Code Savvy Code Savvy is a Minnesota-based nonprofit equipping youth and educators with the knowledge and support to create with technology. codesavvy.org

👉 Look at what we’re reading this summer! 📚🤖 Imposter by Cait Levin 📖 Add this to your summer reading list — or consider sharing it with a student who needs a reminder that they belong in CS. caitlevin.com/imposter

😎This summer, CSTA Minnesota is proud to celebrate Andrea Wilson Vazquez, Liz Walsh, M.Ed, and Mahmoud Aliamer and the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s commitment to equity, innovation, and excellence in computer science education! Learn more about their creation: www.raspberrypi.org/blog/experie...

Today, CSTA Minnesota is highlighting the Northern Lights Collaborative for Computing Education From statewide policy advocacy to classroom support, the Northern Lights team is helping Minnesota reimagine what CS education can and should be. Learn more: northern-lights.umn.edu

This summer, CSTA Minnesota is highlighting organizations advancing computer science education across our state and today, we’re proud to feature High Tech Kids. 💻 Learn more about their mission and upcoming programs: hightechkids.org

6-8th grade educator meetup at #csta2025! We teach 7th grade. IYKYK.

If you are at the North Star Relatives Computer Science Summit stop by the CSTA-MN table to sign up for more information about CS in Minnesota and grab a free t-shirt!

I've submitted two lesson plans to the Google Gemini Lesson Plan Challenge brought to you by the ISTE Certified Educator Program. High school Band/Orchestra and middle school computer science. Which grade and subject should I do next? #ISTEcert, #ISTEOfficial, @googleforedu.bsky.social

Check out this AMAZING program! api.badgr.io/public/asser...

View my verified achievement from @coursera . credly.com/badges/6e4b7... via @credly

Hello Bluesky! Follow this educator, IMMEDIATELY!!! bsky.app/profile/ekte...

Just completed Module 3 for my #ISTECert with @ballewedtech.bsky.social First post on Blue Sky - Criteria 3, let’s go!

New wardrobe alert! Check out the #GoogleET #GoogleEI #GoogleEC #GoogleChampion #GoogleEdu stuff! Find the link to the store on the Champions Hub!

👉Come to the first annual MN+CS Conference happening on April 11-12th in Minneapolis. Check out the schedule of events for this weekend full of learning, connecting and fun! More information about the conference and how to attend can be found on the - minnesota.csteachers.org

Sign up for the first annual MN + CS Conference! 📅 When: April 11–12, 2025 📍 Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota This event is for educators and stakeholders dedicated to making computer science accessible to all Minnesota students. form.raspberrypi.org/4873931

Have you submitted your proposal to the MN+CS Conference yet? The deadline is two weeks away and we would love to see your ideas included! Submission Application: forms.gle/xurQ8jUbVDLa...

Competition number 2 for 17017 Technically Falcons. Thank you Burnsville High School and @HighTechKidsMN for hosting! #MNFTC #MNFLL

Check out the cool swag I was sent for being a Robolink Ambassador! Thank you @robolink.bsky.social #CoDroneEDU

Incredibly excited to be a member of the @robolink.bsky.social Ambassador Program! Coding + Drones = CS FUN!

Well, this does lead to LinedIn but it is an important read for CS teachers. #CSforAll-MN www.linkedin.com/posts/csfora...

Time is running out! Congress needs to pass the Kids Online Safety Act & the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act NOW This will hold social media companies accountable for kids safety online TAKE ACTION https://bit.ly/3ZwRZq3  #KOSA ##COPPA2 ##OnlineSafety

Guess what?!?!?! GEG Minnesota Metro Area is on Bluesky now! Go give them a follow, please bsky.app/profile/geg-...

First competition of the year for Technically Falcons the VVM First Tech Challenge Robotics team at Prior Lake High School #INTOTHEDEEP

Looking to find your flock on Bluesky? Check out the Bluesky Directory at blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack... with over 47K Starter Packs. Type in your search term, such as EdTech or Google, and find starter packs of people to follow who share your interests. #edusky #edtech

NEAT!

Happy to announce I have been recertified as a GEG Leader!

Honored to have the opportunity to be an #ISTECommunity Leader for @ISTEofficial I would never have had the opportunity without the #ISTEcert program!

🎉 ISTE Certification Exclusive Google Champion Discount! 🎉 Save $100 on ISTE Certification Exclusive Google Champion Cohorts! Use code: Googlechampioncohort Applicable for: ✅ 10/15/24 Cohort ✅ 10/4/25 Cohort ⏰ Hurry! Offer expires 12/31/2024 Don't miss this opportunity for a discounted price!

Check out this thing I got to be a part of! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf__... (I won't be offended if you watch it at double speed)

Learning all about the Code Savvy Educator Cohort (amazing year long PD, that is CSTA accredited) at the #MNCodes Summit by @CodeSavvyOrg

Tons of fascinating conversation during "An Open Discussion on the use of AI in Computer Science Education" session at the #MNCodes Summit by @CodeSavvyOrg

Learning how Minnesota Computer Science Education can go from #lastotofirst at the #MNCodes by @CodeSavvyOrg

So excited to begin my 4th year as an MIE Expert and my second year as an MIE Fellow with @fabricandbooks.bsky.social for the 2023-2024 school year! #MicrosoftEdu #MIEExpert #MIEFellow

WOOHOO! I’m heading to the @googleforedu #googlechampions Symposium in Sunnyvale! Can’t wait to connect and reconnect! #GoogleEI #GoogleET #GoogleEC

So many things are coming! Such a great experience! #AdobeEduCreative

Have you registered for #motecon Sign up today to hear new tips and tricks from some amazing educators! http://mote.com/motecon-2023

Check out all cool stuff from the Lehi #AdobeEduCreative ACE Summer event! Though the REAL swag is the friendships!

Getting to the airport super early so I can do my very specific Minnesota based shopping on my way to the #AdobeEduCreative Lehi, Utah gathering

In Duluth eating breakfast at the Radisson rooftop revolving restaurant before the #MNCodes cohort @CodeSavvyOrg