Last week we made an exciting computer science announcement. Scroll down to learn more.

-  Gina Raimondo    Governor of Rhode Island

P.S. -Good news! We've extended our Governor for a Day essay deadline so more girls can participate!

In Case You Missed it:

Rolling Out #CS4RI #CS4RI is one of the most comprehensive computer science education initiatives in the country. We aim to make computer science available to all RI public school students by the end of 2017.

Visiting a Google Classroom The Google classrooms at Edward Martin Middle School in East Providence are transforming the way our kids learn and giving them real life skills at a young age.

Competing in the New Economy Mozart's story is a perfect example of how we can prepare our kids for the future workforce.

#CS4RI

Quick Hits:

Providence Journal Editorial: R.I., the computer state

NBC 10: IT service company to donate money to Raimondo's computer science plan

Warwick Beacon: CS4RI a game changer

NBC 10 I-Team: Older school buildings struggle with new technology

What They're Saying:

What our partners are saying about Raimondo's CS4RI Initiative What government leaders are saying about Raimondo's CS4RI Initiative What business leaders are saying about Raimondo's CS4RI Initiative What education leaders are saying about Raimondo's CS4RI Initiative

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