In this interview with Clark Merkley, we discuss what Clark has learned over the years working with administrators across the nation who are interested in implementing CS education in their district.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Intro

01:17 Clark introducing himself

01:45 Clark's journey into education

06:05 Something Clark changed his mind about once he started working in education

10:53 How working with districts across the nation impacted Clark's views on education

16:25 Advice for an administrator interested in implementing CS education

26:28 Questions administrators should ask when implementing CS education

32:58 Regrets administrators have about implementing CS education

42:15 If Clark could wave a magic wand to change education...

44:43 Finding funds for implementing CS in a district

51:18 How Clark takes care of himself

54:39 What Clark wishes there was more research on

56:11 A question for the field

01:02:08 How to connect with Clark

01:03:40 Outro