The Obama administration launched the national consortium in September 2016 to improve students’ computer science literacy both in and out of school.
The national conference call, which included over 1,000 students, educators and advocates, was meant to deliver updates on the CSforAll initiative. However, Mr. Obama also dialed in as a guest to speak directly to participating students.
“As I’ve always said, this country is at its best when we lift each other up and make sure that we’re extending opportunity to everybody,” Mr. Obama said on the call, according to CNBC.
“I strongly believe every child has to have the opportunity to learn this critical skill,” Mr. Obama said. “Computer science is changing virtually every industry, from manufacturing to health. And I want to make sure that our young people learn it so you can be in the driver’s seat.”
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