By now it’s old news that the U.S. educational system is lacking in technology-related subject areas, and Chris Stephenson, an executive director with the Computer Science Teachers Association, is attempting to address the issue by bettering the computer science courses that American students undergo, the Associated Press reports via the New York Post.Stephenson, with financial backing from IBM to the tune of $75,000, is offering computer science-related teaching resources to be used in kindergarten through 12th grade, according to the AP.The group worked with IBM to create and test lesson plans and other resources to aid educators in teaching various computer skills, like Web design and Java programming, the AP reports. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe Similar projects have been launched in the past, but Stephenson says this one is different because its materials aren’t just repackaged training manuals intended for professionals, according to the AP. “This is really kind of a new approach,” Stephenson told the AP. “The thing that computer science teachers say they want more than anything else is access to good resources. It is not exaggerating in any way to say they are really desperate for them.”In addition to its funding, IBM designated three people to help develop the resources, the AP reports. Check out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content feature Mastercard preps for the post-quantum cybersecurity threat A cryptographically relevant quantum computer will put everyday online transactions at risk. Mastercard is preparing for such an eventuality — today. By Poornima Apte Sep 22, 2023 6 mins CIO 100 CIO 100 CIO 100 feature 9 famous analytics and AI disasters Insights from data and machine learning algorithms can be invaluable, but mistakes can cost you reputation, revenue, or even lives. These high-profile analytics and AI blunders illustrate what can go wrong. By Thor Olavsrud Sep 22, 2023 13 mins Technology Industry Generative AI Machine Learning feature Top 15 data management platforms available today Data management platforms (DMPs) help organizations collect and manage data from a wide array of sources — and are becoming increasingly important for customer-centric sales and marketing campaigns. By Peter Wayner Sep 22, 2023 10 mins Marketing Software Data Management opinion Four questions for a casino InfoSec director By Beth Kormanik Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Media and Entertainment Industry Events Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe