Computer science jobs pay well and are growing fast. Why are they out of reach for so many of America's students?
- Written by Tamara Pearson, Director, Center of Excellence for Minority Women in STEM, Spelman College
Black and Hispanic students are underrepresented in Advanced Placement courses in computer science.Maskot/Getty ImagesWhen it comes to the digital divide, often the focus is on how lack of internet service and basic technology will hurt students’ academic performance. This is particularly true during the pandemic, when most schools are...