Preparing to Create with AI: Supporting Teachers at Scale through AI PD Weeks Written by Bryan “BT” Twarek

According to the 2025 CS teacher landscape survey, CS teachers believe AI belongs in foundational CS education, but less than half feel prepared to teach it.
Enter: AI PD Weeks.

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CSTA Celebrating National Volunteer Week. Group photo from volunteer leadership summit.

April 19–25 is #NationalVolunteerWeek!

CSTA could not do what we do without the help of our passionate volunteers. Whether you're a community group leader, a committee member, a reviewer, or just someone who consistently shows up, this is for you! Thank you!

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“The most important skills in AI aren’t math or coding.”

Evan Shieh of the Young Data Scientist League makes the case — and backs it up with students analyzing bias, presenting at international conferences, and owning their place in tech.

Listen to the latest #OneVoiceInCS: buff.ly/zgNzMFx

Responsible AI Fellowship. Apply now. Join a network of teachers creating practical AI resources for the broader CS education community. Apply by May 1, 2026.

Are you a K-12 CS teacher passionate about making sure AI education is ethical and empowering for all students? The CSTA #ResponsibleAI Fellowship is still accepting applications! 👀

Learn more and apply by the May 1 deadline: buff.ly/tt2yQY8

2026 CSTA Annual Conference. Register for Conference Workshops. July 13–15, New Orleans.

Whether you’re looking for AI tools, accessibility tips, or a zero-budget playbook on managing your CS lab: we have a workshop for you! Workshops are on July 15 from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Workshops have limited spots, so register now! Find one that speaks to you at bit.ly/CSTA2026-Age...

Testimonial: CSTA 2025 in Cleveland was truly everything I didn’t know I needed as an CS educator—and more! From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed, connected, and seen. Those moments reminded me that educators are humans too—and we deserve joy, fun, and a break from the grind. It felt good to be in spaces where I could show up fully, laugh deeply, and still walk away inspired. Data: Over 96% of attendees felt connected to community, inspired and energized, and believed attending was a good use of time.

Educators deserve to feel appreciated honored and celebrated, which is exactly what we strive to accomplish at our annual conference. Don't just take our word for it! 2025's attendees let us know exactly how celebrated they felt 🌟

Register for #CSTA2026 and experience the same joy! buff.ly/dKR1vGk

Matt firmly believes that before teachers can help their students become ethical users of AI, they must first have a thorough understanding of AI tools themselves—which in turn requires robust training and ongoing support. As a CSTA IMPACT Fellow, Matt designed and presented a session for the national CSTA conference in which attendees learned about AI safety and privacy, shared practical strategies to integrate AI tools in the classroom, and maintained ongoing dialogue about ethics and equity in AI education.

Meet #ResponsibleAI fellow Matt Alonzo, an award winning CS teacher who advocates for AI literacy for both students and teachers.

Read his full profile on The Voice: buff.ly/xnFlsVA

headshots of the 2026 board of directors candidates

All active CSTA members in good standing will be receiving an emailed ballot from ElectionBuddy on April 16 and encouraged to participate in the 2026 Board of Directors election.

Get to know this year's candidates at csteachers.org/board-candid...

Create the PD you want to attend. Join the 2027 Annual Conference Committee. Last chance, apply today!

Applications close this Sunday; help us create an unforgettable event that’s developed by teachers, for teachers.

Learn more and apply at bit.ly/CSTA2027Comm...

Isaac Asimov’s “The Fun They Had”… and the Insight Students Brought to It, Written by Karen Stoll

"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

New Online PD Course: Using The CSTA Standards for CS Teachers To Improve Practice

Registration for the spring session of our online PD is now open, and features a new course! Improve your CS teaching practice through a guided reflection process grounded in the CSTA Standards for CS Teachers.

Register now: buff.ly/MSQEVbo

April 14, 2026, Responsible AI Fellowship, AI in Action Series. 6:00 – 7:30 PM CDT.

Join the #ResponsibleAI Fellows next Tuesday for the last session of their AI in Action series! See how teachers like you are integrating AI literacy, ethical reasoning, computational thinking, and responsible tool use into their classrooms.

Register at buff.ly/ZEPstDf

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.

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.

Read her full profile on The Voice: buff.ly/LZUMmss

2026 CSTA Annual Conference One day left for Early Bird Pricing. Register by April 5, 2026.

Last chance to save $200+ on the CS professional learning experience of the year! 🎉 Register for #CSTA2026 by tomorrow to lock in Early Bird pricing and secure your spot in New Orleans.

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Responsible AI Fellowship Applications Open. Join a network of teachers creating practical AI resources for the broader CS education community. Apply by May 1, 2026.

Applications are officially open for the CSTA #ResponsibleAI Fellowship! 🚀 This 6-month leadership journey is designed for K-12 CS educators who want to bring ethical, inclusive, and innovative AI education to every classroom.

Apply by May 1: buff.ly/tt2yQY8

It Starts with Seeing Yourself: Encouraging Minority Girls in Computer Science Written by Darren Ehrhardt

"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

Four volunteers at the Volunteer Leadership Summit Reception at CSTA 2025. Text reads, “Make an Impact, Volunteer with CSTA”

Whether you are a K–12 computer science teacher or an advocate, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved with and give back to CSTA! Let us know about your interest by filling out this application before April 6: buff.ly/SeSPVJ8

K-12 CS Leaders Community of Practice: Connect, Share, Elevate. April 6, 2026, 6–7 p.m. ET.

This series provides a collaborative space outside traditional networks where #CSEd leaders can exchange proven strategies, discover effective tools and resources, and build sustainable support systems for K-12 computer science teachers.

Register now: buff.ly/LbYvIpB

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.”

Meet #IMPACTFellow Darren Ehrhardt, a determined CS teacher who built his school's computer science program from the ground up.

Read his full profile on The Voice: buff.ly/Vr8Nskk

2026 CSTA Annual Conference Early Bird Pricing Ends in one week. Register by April 5, 2026.

Thinking about joining hundreds of K–12 CS educators at #CSTA2026 in New Orleans? Now’s the time. Register in the next week to lock in Early Bird pricing and save $200+ on our annual conference.

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One voice in CS podcast, new episode. Dr. Cynthia Breazeal, professor of media arts & sciences at MIT media lab. Available on sound cloud, spotify, and apple podcasts.

AI is a powerful tool, but it's humans who shape the future.

The #OneVoiceInCS podcast has a new episode! Listen to the interview with Dr. Cynthia Breazeal on SoundCloud, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. buff.ly/1yCgbEC

The Words We Choose: Reflections on Teaching Inclusion in CS Classrooms. Written by Jacqueline Edwards

"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."

Read the full #IMPACTFellow article on The Voice: buff.ly/lh8behb

Create the PD you want to attend. Join the 2027 Annual Conference Committee. Apply by April 12.

The CSTA Conference Committee works to select the content, plan engaging moments for attendees, and help create an unforgettable event that is developed by teachers, for teachers.

Learn more and apply for the #CSTA2027 committee: bit.ly/CSTA2027Comm...

“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.

Meet #IMPACTFellow Jacqueline Edwards, a 9–12 programming instructor at the East Baton Rouge Career and Technical Education Center.

Read her full profile now on The Voice: buff.ly/uAbS7ZE

The 2025 CS Teacher Landscape: Insights into a Profession Facing Isolation, AI Uncertainty, and Exhaustion. Written by Bryan “BT” Twarek.

Learn what teachers say it feels like to teach CS in a moment shaped by rapid advances in AI, shifting policies, staffing shortages, and evolving expectations for what students need to know. #CSEd
Read now on The Voice: buff.ly/TSRTmkB

2026 CSTA Annual Conference. Convince Your Boss Before Early Bird Prices End. July 13–15, New Orleans.

Need help figuring out how to convince your boss to help pay your way to #CSTA2026? We’ve crafted an email template to help make the ask!

Shoot your shot before the prices increase on April 6! bit.ly/CSTA2026-Con...

Responsible AI Fellowship, AI in Action Series. March 26, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 PM CST.

Join the #ResponsibleAI Fellows next Thursday to see how teachers like you are integrating AI literacy, ethical reasoning, computational thinking, and responsible tool use into their classrooms.

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Healthy Bytes: Reimagining Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Through the Lens of Health, Written by Elexis Allen

"From the very first session, students began building a community unlike any I had seen before. They eagerly shared observations about health technologies in their own lives and asked questions that extended beyond the classroom."

Read now on The Voice: buff.ly/tLRKmhZ

An Intro to STEM from Dance. March 24, 2026, 5–6 p.m. CT.

Discover how STEM From Dance is empowering girls of color through the power of dance.

Join our webinar and learn how their innovative, project-based programs integrate technology and the performing arts to make STEM exciting, accessible, and within reach. buff.ly/TIzaUGX

In Elexis’s experience, the best way to teach AI is to connect it to topics that students already understand. Elexis has seen this happen firsthand in her Healthy Bytes program, which introduces physical therapy and computer science concepts to middle and high school students. In one lesson, students used AI models to analyze nutritional labels and identify the amount of sugar in different foods. Many students had never even interacted with AI, but this lesson enabled them to instantly connect coding to the real health decisions their families were making every day.

Meet #ResponsibleAI Fellow Elexis Allen, a computer science instructor at CodeCrew and the creator of Healthy Bytes.

Read her full profile on The Voice: buff.ly/i3nBChD