In this interview with Ruthe Farmer, we discuss Ruthe’s perspectives on feminism in education, Ruthe’s journey through tech inclusion entrepreneurship, finding ways outside of the classroom to have an impact on education, Ruthe’s work with the Last Mile Education Fund, and so much more.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Intro

00:54 Ruthe introducing herself

01:03 What drew Ruthe to CS education?

02:09 What does a feminist lens mean to Ruthe?

08:08 Ruthe's journey through CS education

13:36 Behind the scenes of working in the White House

16:22 Advocating without colonizing

20:54 Recommendations for educators who want to get involved in educational policy

24:32 Structural barriers impacting equity and inclusion in CS education

27:00 Last Mile Education Fund

35:19 How Ruthe prevents burnout

37:22 A message to the CS education community

38:46 The importance of recognition

39:45 How to connect with Ruthe

40:30 Outro