![]() It is so exciting to deepen our partnership with the Infosys Foundation USA to help teachers shape the next generation of computer scientists and makers from all communities in the US – including those who are learning to code as a second language,” said José Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO, Hispanic Heritage Foundation. “I am thrilled to be attending the Pathfinders Summer Institute this year. The energy of returning teachers and the excitement of first-time attendees is palpable! Going forward we hope the alumni of Pathfinders continue to work as a community of practitioners to bring inspired coursework to students in the classroom,” said Kate Maloney, Executive Director, Infosys Foundation USA. “As a Foundation, we are thrilled to offer this inspiring week for teachers to learn and connect with one another. Funds from Infosys Foundation USA were generously matched by school districts and crowdfunded by citizen donors through in order to make it possible for teachers to attend the program at no cost. ![]() The teachers in attendance hail from 46 different states and teach at a diverse range of institutions – urban, rural and Title 1. “We are honored to host the Pathfinders Summer Institute again to build the competence and confidence of teachers so they can in turn inspire their young learners through computer science and maker education.” “Digital skills are essential in today’s world, but educators are often under-equipped to teach these subjects because they lack the tools and training to bring into the classroom,” said Ravi Kumar, Chairperson of Infosys Foundation USA. The Pathfinders Summer Institute aims to increase access to CS and maker education by providing professional development to 450 teachers who will in turn reach more than 20,000 students over the next year. ![]() These disparities in the classroom are often caused by a lack of qualified teachers. Schools that are under-resourced or have a higher percentage of minority students have even less access. teach computer science despite widespread recognition that it is foundational in today’s technology-enabled world. Only 35 percent of high schools in the U.S. ![]() This week-long computer science (CS) and maker education training will take place July 14-19, 2019 at Indiana University Bloomington. Infosys Foundation USA Hosts Second Annual Pathfinders Summer Instituteīloomington – Building on the success of last year, Infosys Foundation USA will host its second annual Pathfinders Summer Institute for 450 K-12 public school teachers from across the United States. ![]()
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