Wednesday, December 11, 2013 RESOLUTION FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION WEEK
A resolution adopted by the City Council ofthe City of Chicago, sponsored by Alderman Debra L. Silverstein, 50th Ward -
WHEREAS, Computer Science Education Week highlights the crucial role that computer science plays in transforming our society and how computer science enables innovation in all science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines and creates economic opportunities;
WHEREAS, computing technology has become an integral part of culture and is transforming how people interact with each other and the world around them;
WHEREAS, computer science is transforming industry, creating new fields of commerce, driving innovation in all fields of science, and bolstering productivity in established economic sectors;
WHEREAS, the field of computer science underpins the information technology sector of our economy, which is a significant contributor to United States economic output;
WHEREAS, the information technology sector is uniquely positioned to help with economic recovery through the research and development of new innovations;
WHEREAS, Computer Science Education Week can inform students, teachers, parents, and the general public about the crucial role that computer science plays in transforming our society and how computer science enables innovation in all science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines and creates economic opportunities;
WHEREAS, providing students the chance to participate in high-quality computer science activities exposes them to the rich opportunities the field offers and provides critical thinking skills that will serve them throughout their lives;
WHEREAS, all students deserve a thorough preparation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, including access to the qualified teachers, technology, and age-appropriate curriculum needed to learn computer science at the elementary and secondary levels of educatio...
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