Scaling high school AP computer science: Access and outcomes from Chicago Public Schools

June 2020

Authors


John Wachen

The Learning Partnership

Adam Shelton

The Learning Partnership

Steven McGee

The Learning Partnership

Andrew Rasmussen

Chicago Public Schools

Erica Wheeler

Chicago Public Schools

Dr. Lucia Dettori

DePaul University

To understand student access and success in advanced coursework in computer science (CS), we investigated AP CSP participation and outcomes in CPS. We found that the district is making progress toward equitable access to AP CS courses and that inequalities persist in terms of effectively preparing underrepresented students for AP coursework.

Suggested Citation

John Wachen, Adam Shelton, Steven McGee, Andrew Rasmussen, Erica Wheeler, and Lucia Dettori. Scaling high school AP computer science: Access and outcomes from Chicago Public Schools. In International Conference of the Learning Sciences, June 2020. Nashville, TN.