Meet #ResponsibleAI Fellow Lisette Antigua, a high school computer science teacher who introduced AI tools into her classes as a way to help her students with senior capstone projects. Read her full profile on The Voice: buff.ly/l3Ut1nG

"When students believe they must leave to find opportunity, communities lose more than future technologists. They lose future educators, business owners, and families. They lose people who might otherwise invest their skills back into the places that raised them." buff.ly/8CcPCDd

Explore the 2026 CSTA PK–12 Computer Science Standards, including their structure, key updates, and guiding principles. Connect with CSTA resources and community to support implementation and grow your practice as an educator. csteachers.org/online-pd

Meet Shelby Bryant: educator, program designer, computer science advocate, and #IMPACTFellow! Read her full profile on The Voice: buff.ly/Upau61X

When faced with AI-generated work, long-time teacher Tarquinn Curry knew something had to change. "My question stopped being 'how do I catch AI' and became something harder. What am I actually teaching that a prediction machine can't fake?" Read the full article on The Voice: buff.ly/mm6kTGH

CSTA is seeking new volunteer leaders for three impactful, one-year pilot opportunities. Each requires 2–5 hours per month, including one virtual meeting. Learn more and apply by August 31 at csteachers.org/engage

Just like that, we've reached the last day of #CSTA2026! We'll see everyone bright and early for our 9:30 a.m. Closing Keynote, where we'll dive into the newly launched the 2026 CSTA PK-12 Standards and explore how it sets the course for the next generation of CS education.

Proud to have served as a reviewer on the newly released CSTA PK12 Standards! Specifically, my role involved reviewing game and software development programming standards at the high school grade levels. csteachers.org/pk12standards @csteachersorg.bsky.social #CSTA2026 #PK12CSStandards

Just finished talking with @helloworldeducation at #CSTA2026 where I am meeting, learning, and surrounded by my CS friend-os! Yearly summer inspiration time: go! #bestPD @csteachersorg

Welcome to another beautiful day at #CSTA2026! Tuesday is our fullest day, so make sure you're taking advantage of it. Check the CSTA Events app to build your personal schedule.

It's here! Nearly ten years since the last Standards, and after a three year writing process, the 2026 CSTA PK–12 Standards have been published! Check out the Standards, including implementation examples, interdisciplinary connections, and additional resources: csteachers.org/pk12standards

Join us tomorrow night for a networking reception for your grade-band, hosted by members of the conference committee! Connect with educators who share your experiences, exchange ideas and resources, and build relationships w/ fellow CSTA members from across the country. #CSTA2026

Welcome to the first day of #CSTA2026 in New Orleans! Download the CSTA Events app for access to the full schedule. Find Meetups, plan your Breakout Sessions, and visit our partners in the Expo Hall. We'll see you there tonight at the Welcome Reception!

What does human-centered learning look like in the age of AI? Spence Ray shares how to design for belonging, support neurodivergent learners & use tech to enhance — not replace — connection. New #OneVoiceInCS episode out now! bit.ly/OneVoiceCSTA

Read the article for more information about our newest online PD course, or stop by the poster session during #CSTA2026, where the course creators will be available to answer any questions! buff.ly/ZpwKXip

Educators across all subject areas must become AI-literate—not only to enhance teaching and learning, but also to guide students in navigating an AI-driven world. Join us for Dr. Breazeal's keynote at #CSTA2026 on Tuesday, July 14 at 1:30 p.m.!

Meet #ResponsibleAI fellow Tarquinn Curry, a teacher helping to shape equitable approaches to computer science and artificial intelligence in K–12 education. Read his full profile here: buff.ly/f4V8t85

"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

Meet #IMPACTFellow Phet Pease, an award-winning STEM educator who leads nationally recognized initiatives that empower underrepresented students through robotics, coding, and engineering. Read her full profile on The Voice: buff.ly/DZ4F4Tk

"True equity isn’t just about who has a laptop; it’s about whose knowledge counts in computing spaces and whether students experience CS as a tool for expression, relationship, and community benefit." Read the full story now on The Voice: buff.ly/dtGmHX8

Telling a neurodivergent student to 'just focus' or 'stop procrastinating' is "like asking a phone at 2% battery to open ten apps and update its software. The hardware isn’t broken, it just needs charging, structure, and patience." Read the full article on The Voice: buff.ly/wfycVVv

Meet #IMPACTFellow Shanna Bohrer, who has done incredible work connecting with educators nationwide to improve equity practices in her own classroom and beyond. Read her full profile on The Voice: buff.ly/9DmNTVr

"We like to think we reason our way to conclusions, but often we adopt first and justify later. Ask yourself: how many people who trust AI-generated content could explain how it works? Likely not many. Confidence often outpaces understanding." Read the full article on The Voice: buff.ly/7ydFi9n

How do we move students from being grade-obsessed achievers to self-directed explorers in the classroom? The answer lies in student agency. Learn how utilizing instructional pathways like "un-tutorials" and open-ended coding portfolios can combat the high school motivation drop-off. buff.ly/Ukro1Oa

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. Read his full profile on The Voice: buff.ly/3PbK5ce

If you've been on the fence about attending #CSTA2026 and connecting with thousands of CS educators in New Orleans this summer, take this as a sign to REGISTER NOW before we transition to last-minute pricing. Take action before June 8 and save $100+ at conference.csteachers.org

Debugging. Algorithms. Computational thinking. Your students are already doing all of it — just without the label. Read the full article on The Voice: buff.ly/bTqzTjH

It's no secret that teachers are overworked and under-supported. Can artificial intelligence relieve some of the workload, allowing for less administrative tasks and more purposeful student connection? Read the full article on The Voice: buff.ly/XRYSJ0J

End #CSTA2026 with an in-depth, hands-on learning experience that's included in your registration. Half of our workshops are already full, so act now to reserve your spot! Workshops are 3–5:30 p.m. on Wed, July 15, and can be added to your schedule by modifying your registration.

From designing a safer navigation app for women on campus to building a custom CPU from scratch — this year's Cutler-Bell Prize winners are proof that young people are already solving real problems with CS. Meet the 8 high schoolers honored by @ACM.org & CSTA for the 2025–26 award: buff.ly/jkJ8iqJ