"Computer science is problem-solving, creativity and abstract thinking," says teacher Bethany Lucas of Oxford, Miss. "Computer science is problem-solving, creativity and abstract thinking," says teacher Bethany Lucas. She is among a growing number of educators who want the community to realize the impact that computer science is having on students. "These students start to see that there are numerous opportunities out there in software development - high-paying jobs that they would enjoy."

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Mississippi's Future Can't Wait

Mississippi needs computer science education in all of our schools. Senate Bill 2284 and House Bill 1165 are the next steps in making that happen, and they rest in the hands of the House and Senate education committees.

Contact your legislator in support of computer science for every school. Text FUTURE to 50457 or visit ourMSfuture.com for more info.