Policy Briefs


ECEP’s research focuses on examining the policies, pathways, and practices implemented by states to increase equitable CSEd at a systems level. These short, easy to navigate publications document promising practices in states that have advanced Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) and explore unintended consequences of state policies that have created barriers to equitable CSEd. State leaders can use these briefs to facilitate conversations about vital actions that will drive sustainable state change efforts.


Computer Science Teacher Qualification Pathways & Equity Brief

State pathways to become a computer science teacher can influence who gets access to CS.

Computer Science Preservice Teacher Education Programs Policy Brief 

Improve preservice preparation by understanding challenges of scaling preservice programs.

Minding the Teacher Gap: Methods for Understanding Teacher Capacity when Developing High School CS Graduation Requirements

Approaches to measure the number and qualifications of teachers needed to implement a high school CS graduation requirement.

Community College Contributions to Broadening Participation in Computing

The role of Community Colleges in increasing computing education opportunities to students.

Situating Equity in Computing (BPC) Education Policy

The challenges of situating, maintaining, and sustaining equity in CSEd policies.