Why it matters: There's a good chance you cut your coding teeth on BASIC if you took a computer class back in the 20th century. The Beginner's All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code celebrated its 60th ...

Some level of computer literacy is required in just about every job on the market today. Although employers expect prospective hires to have a basic knowledge of standard office software programs and ...

Early in BASIC's history, its creators, John Kemeny (left) and Thomas Kurtz (center) go over a program with a Dartmouth student Early in BASIC's history, its creators, John Kemeny (left) and Thomas ...

Those beige boxes were secretly the best classrooms money could buy.

Every year on December 2nd, World Computer Literacy Day highlights the importance of digital skills and access to technology for individuals and communities worldwide. This day serves as a reminder of ...

A new program called “Computer Science For All,” announced today by President Obama, proposes more than $4 billion in funding for schools to boost computer science education across the United States.

Computer science involves much more than writing code. It blends technical knowledge —like programming, algorithms and data systems — with soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving.

As educators struggle to motivate more students to take up technology-related majors, breakout online education startup, Khan Academy, has a novel approach. “Computer Science is an intensely creative ...