K-12 CS Teacher Education: What are We Teaching and to Whom? How do We know We are Moving the Needle?

Over a decade ago, "Running on Empty: The Failure to Teach K-12 Computer Science in the Digital Age" (Wilson et al., 2010) compelled stakeholders in the United States to recognize the critical need for K-12 computer science (CS) education. The report highlighted the absence of K-12 CS courses due to the low number and inadequate preparation of K-12 CS teachers. CS teacher education remains as a roadblock to equitable access and achievement in CS education nationally.