CS Playground

CS Playground

The CS Playground will be an opportunity for participants to connect with CS organizations to learn more about opportunities and resources. Check out this year's list of CS Playground Attendees below!

MicroBlocks

MicroBlocks is a free, Scratch-like blocks programming language for learning physical computing with educational microcontroller boards such as the micro:bit, Adafruit Circuit Playground Express, and many others. Learn more!

High Tech Kids

High Tech Kids delivers fun, hands-on STEM programs and events for Minnesota youth to BUILD confidence, CREATE opportunities and THRIVE as the next generation of innovators. Learn more!

Science Museum of Minnesota

Through education, in-person experiences, online learning, and everything in bteween, the Science Museum of Minnesota is dedicated to collaborating with our community to create a world where everyone has the power to use science to make lives better. Learn more!

Minnesota Department of Education

The Minnesota Department of Education supports computer science education for all learners by providing guidance and technical assistance on implementation of MN K-12 Academic Standards, current best practices, Multi-tiered Systems of Supports in Academics, and computer science policy administration. Learn more!

Code Savvy

Code Savvy offers a variety of professional development opportunities, curricular resources, and programs for students to expand computer science opportunities across Minnesota. Learn more!

CSTA-MN

The Computer Science Teachers Association is the Voice for K12 computer science education and its educators. The CSTA is a membership organization that supports the teaching of computer science and other computing disciplines. CSTA provides opportunities for K12 teachers and students to better understand the computing disciplines and to more successfully prepare themselves to teach and learn. Learn more!

Raspberry Pi Foundation

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. Learn more!

MNTech - MnAiC

The Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Program (MnAiC) empowers high school students who identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary by providing various opportunities. The program focuses on amplifying voices, building identity, rewarding persistence, and recognizing fortitude as participants enhance their proficiency in technology and computing. Learn more!

Genesys Works

Genesys Works creates career pathways and opportunities for youth from underserved communities while simultaneously helping employers fill critical talent gaps within their companies. Learn more!

createMPLS


createMPLS is dedicated to preparing students in underrepresented communities for rewarding careers, by removing barriers and providing accessible STEM learning programs at no cost to the students or families. Learn more!

Interested in joining the CS Playground?

If your organization would like to be featured at this year’s CS Playground, please reach out to us via email.