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MCCE Factoids

The average salary for a computing occupation in Maryland is $105,129.

If you care about computer science education in Maryland you should join the Maryland chapter of the CSTA (Computer Science Teacher's Association) to have a voice in advocating to bring opportunities to all Maryland students and joining opportunities to grow professionally.

The SANS Girls Go CyberStart overall winners for 2019: #1 Blair GirlsGo — Montgomery Blair High — Maryland and #2 PHS Girls Can Code — Poolesville High — Maryland; CONGRATS to ALL!

84% of parents, 71% of teachers, 66% of principals, and 65% of superintendents say that offering CS is more or just as important as required courses like math, science, history, and English. Read more in the Gallup poll.

Dianne O'Grady-Cunniff, dogrady at usmd dot edu
Director, Maryland Center for Computing Education

Dr. Megean Garvin, mgarvin at usmd dot edu
Director of Research, Maryland Center for Computing Education

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MCCE received initial support from the National Science Foundation, (MSP)2 Grant No. 0831970.