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What if teachers stopped being the technical expert and became the “lead designer”? Anthony Barba on engagement, student choice & AI in CS class.

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One Voice in CS, Anthony Barba, CS teacher. Listen on SoundCloud, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.
October 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Don’t miss your chance to join the 2027 IMPACT Fellowship Cohort! Apply by Friday for your chance to gain a community, grow as a leader, and address inequities in computer science education.

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Apply by October 9 to Become a CSTA IMPACT Fellow. Build a network and grow as a leader. Identify, address, and shift obstacles in computer science education. Impact positive change on the local, regional, and national level.
October 7, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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Lead the change; join the eighth IMPACT Fellowship Cohort! You’ll gain a community and grow as a leader while working to address inequities in computer science education.

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Apply by October 9 to Become a CSTA IMPACT Fellow. Build a network and grow as a leader. Identify, address, and shift obstacles in computer science education. Impact positive change on the local, regional, and national level.
September 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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What is an "AI Garden," and how could it potentially help with student anxiety, teacher burnout, and systemic nutritional deficits?

#IMPACTFellow Shanna Bohrer explores this and more in the latest Voice article: buff.ly/pk4lnmL
The Alimentary Infrastructure: Why CTE Funds Must Underwrite AI-Driven Agricultural Habitats for Title I Communities, Written by Shanna Bohrer
September 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Applications for the 2027 IMPACT Fellowship Cohort are now open! Gain a community and grow as a leader while working to address inequities in computer science education.

Learn more and apply by October 9: buff.ly/E7kyUN4 #CSEd #IMPACTFellow
Apply now to Become a CSTA IMPACT Fellow. Build a network and grow as a leader. Identify, address, and shift obstacles in computer science education. Impact positive change on the local, regional, and national level.
September 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Meet #IMPACTFellow Dr. Marcus Borders, a learning innovation specialist who supports educators and administrators with blended learning experiences, personalized coaching, coding, and computer science experiences in K–12 environments.

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Marcus believes that computer science education should include every student, not just the ones who happened to get placed in CS elective courses. By embedding computer science directly into the school schedule, he creates opportunities for students to learn the basics of CS, build their CS identities, and make informed decisions about whether to continue pursuing it.
September 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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#CSTA2025 was a great time of networking and learning! Met a bunch of new people, recorded for the podcast, and hung out with friends and colleagues. #csta #csisamazing #impactfellow
July 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Meet Shelby Bryant: educator, program designer, computer science advocate, and #IMPACTFellow! Read her full profile on The Voice: buff.ly/Upau61X
Shelby believes that collaboration is most effective when it is responsive and community-driven. Her approach centers on listening to students, families, educators, and industry partners to design programs that meet local needs.
July 24, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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"If you're considering applying for the IMPACT Fellowship, my advice is simple: do it."

CSTA #IMPACTFellow Phet Pease reflects on her fellowship year: buff.ly/JYgr8px
My Experience as a CSTA IMPACT Fellow & Why You Should Become One, Too. Written by Phet Pease
June 24, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Meet #IMPACTFellow Phet Pease, an award-winning STEM educator who leads nationally recognized initiatives that empower underrepresented students through robotics, coding, and engineering.

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“Many of my students enter middle school having never met a coder who looks like them or taken a CS class. I design my curriculum to change that narrative. [...] Students who once doubted their ability to code are now leading demonstrations, presenting at exhibitions, and sharing their work with the broader community.”
June 22, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Meet #IMPACTFellow Shanna Bohrer, who has done incredible work connecting with educators nationwide to improve equity practices in her own classroom and beyond.

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As a gifted child whose autism wasn’t diagnosed until adulthood, Shanna is keenly aware of the challenges faced by her diverse group of students, particularly the neurodivergent students. “I build the kind of classroom I wish I’d had,” she says, “one that values difference, supports risk-taking, and sees every student as capable of brilliance on their own terms.”
June 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Meet #IMPACTFellow Anthony Barba, who became a computer science teacher after teaching math for 17 years, building his school's CS program from the ground up.

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Anthony’s afterschool esports program helps students make even more connections between CS learning and the real world. He holds district-wide Fortnite events for parents, staff, and students in his school district—which, for many students, is their first point of contact with Anthony’s work. From there, he can introduce them to CS career pathways like game design and programming, connecting those industry options to the students’ existing love of video games.
June 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Meet #IMPACTFellow Sandra Wilfong, a former first- and second-grade classroom teacher, and the elementary technology innovation coach for Chesapeake Public Schools.

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Sandra has dedicated herself to countering the stereotypes about what kinds of students can or should pursue computer science. When she began her position as technology innovation coach with Chesapeake Public Schools, she quickly noticed that schools were failing to invite certain populations—special education students, English-language learners, and students who struggled academically—into computer science. But Sandra was certain there was a place in CS for all those kids.
April 27, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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"Long before personal computers, the internet, or artificial intelligence, Asimov imagined a future [that] feels uncomfortably familiar to today’s students—and they noticed."

Read #IMPACTFellow Karen Stoll's article on The Voice: buff.ly/vBBHCu3
Isaac Asimov’s “The Fun They Had”… and the Insight Students Brought to It, Written by Karen Stoll
April 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Meet #IMPACTFellow Karen Stoll, a computer science teacher and co-head coach of a robotics team that has won multiple state awards and national qualifications.

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For Karen, equity just doesn’t mean expanding access to CS, but expanding her students’ ideas about what CS entails. “When you frame computer science as a field that involves teamwork, problem-solving, creativity and communication, rather than just sitting in front of a screen coding all day,” she says, “it becomes more accessible and appealing to a broader range of students.” Reframing CS to include a focus on soft skills helps students from underrepresented groups see the field as something that could belong to them, rather than a subject that’s limited to students who are good at math or already enjoy coding.
April 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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"Encouraging female participation in computer science is not simply about increasing the number of female students in the classroom. The real work goes beyond enrollment."

Read #IMPACTFellow Darren Ehrhardt's article on The Voice: buff.ly/Kx7uIfO
It Starts with Seeing Yourself: Encouraging Minority Girls in Computer Science Written by Darren Ehrhardt
April 2, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Meet #IMPACTFellow Darren Ehrhardt, a determined CS teacher who built his school's computer science program from the ground up.

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Teaching in an economically disadvantaged community, Darren believes in the power of tech to help kids break out of generational poverty. He’s dedicated to helping his students pursue high-quality educations and careers, using computer science as the springboard. “The biggest lesson I try to teach my students,” he says, “is to never say no to themselves. Make someone else say it to you.”
March 30, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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"As educators, the words we use in our classrooms shape who feels welcome, who feels seen, and who feels left out, and as educators, we have both the responsibility and the opportunity to choose them thoughtfully."

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The Words We Choose: Reflections on Teaching Inclusion in CS Classrooms. Written by Jacqueline Edwards
March 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Meet #IMPACTFellow Jacqueline Edwards, a 9–12 programming instructor at the East Baton Rouge Career and Technical Education Center.

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“Engagement comes from letting students take ownership of their learning.” To that end, Jacqueline helps her students find the projects and platforms that best align with their interests, whether that’s designing a personal website, simulating a dice roll for tabletop gaming, or building a to-do list app to help them stay on top of their busy lives. [...] The true measure of her success is the students who continue to sign up for more CS work, or who return after graduation to tell her that they plan to continue in tech. “That’s when I know I’m making a lasting impact,” she says.
March 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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#IMPACTFellow Bettie Mushatt-Parker challenges teachers to move beyond the "one-month unit" and weave Black STEM pioneers into everyday learning — from Lewis Latimer to Gladys West. Your students deserve to see themselves in STEM.

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Celebrating Black STEM Pioneers in Elementary, Written by Bettie Mushatt-Parker. Photo of Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.
March 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Meet #IMPACTFellow Bettie Mushatt-Parker, a Brooklyn-based CS and STEM teacher whose teaching practice centers the joy of creative critical thinking.

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Bettie believes in the power of computer science to push people to gain new skills and overcome obstacles. A student who had been notorious for getting into trouble flourished in Bettie’s CS classes, becoming one of the school’s top programmers. Her confidence blossomed as fellow students came to know her as a gifted coder, rather than a troublemaker, and Bettie recognized her further by making her a CS student ambassador.
March 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Meet #IMPACTFellow Javier Aguilar, a bilingual technology applications/computer science teacher and robotics coach for preK–5 students.

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Javier’s passionate about bringing coding to the youngest students, establishing a strong foundation for them to continue learning CS throughout their education. He visits the PK–1 classrooms at least once a week to teach ScratchJr and encourage students to use their creativity and develop their passion for coding. “We want to pursue the idea that any student can start learning programming at any age,” he says. “Practice, curiosity, and creativity are vital aspects when the students use Scratch and ScratchJr. More importantly, they have fun when learning coding.”
February 24, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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"Students don’t need their teachers to be experts in computer science. They need their teachers to be brave enough to try. And when teachers try, students follow."

Read #IMPACTFellow Brianne Caplan's call to build the future of technology, one classroom at a time: buff.ly/gvUGaSh
Empowering Every Teacher to Be a Computer Science Teacher Written by Brianne Caplan
February 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Meet #IMPACTFellow Brianne Caplan a former data scientist who founded Code Your Dreams, a global nonprofit that provides community-centered computer science education to students from underserved communities.

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Bri founded Code Your Dreams to reduce barriers to entry that might prevent underrepresented kids from accessing computer science. The organization brings programming to schools, community centers, afterschool programs, and correctional facilities, and they’re intentional about designing for kids who are traditionally left out of CS.
February 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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"Agile methods [...] not only mirror the real world of computing, but also foster essential 21st-century skills: communication, adaptability, and creative problem-solving."

Read #IMPACTFellow Christina Quinn's article on The Voice: buff.ly/jNoOgPk
Iterate to Innovate: Using Agile Methods to Build Student Engagement, Written by Christina Quinn.
January 21, 2026 at 6:02 PM