CMU Computer Science Academy

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Curriculum

The CMU CS Academy curriculum covers the gap between introductory computer science materials available for grades K-8 and the Advanced Placement courses students might take later in high school, with an opportunity to receive CMU transcripted credit.

CMU CS Academy is a free, online curriculum for middle and high school classrooms that helps instructors teach computer programming using engaging graphics and animations.

Partner With Us!

Corporations play a valuable role in CMU CS Academy's growth and success, providing direct funding or making important connections to educational networks. Contact us to learn more about the benefits and membership levels listed below.

Gold Level

$75,000

  • Branding and Visibility
    • Logo placement in monthly newsletter (readership level ~8,000 teachers).
    • Logo placement on CMU CS Academy student platform.
    • Logo placement on Supporters page on CMU CS Academy website.
  • Impact Report detailing the locations and number of schools and students using CMU CS Academy each year.
  • YouTube Channel — LIVE seminars.
  • Workforce — YouTube LIVE Seminars.
  • Branding in all CSEdweek materials.
  • Participation in Hour of Code Week.
  • Creative Tasks Competition (fall and spring) — branding on all social media and swag distribution for events.
  • Access to CMU CS Academy Student Team and their resumes (25+ students each semester); participation in weekly meetings.

Silver Level

$25,000

  • Branding and Visibility
    • Logo placement in monthly newsletter (readership level ~8,000 teachers).
    • Logo placement on CMU CS Academy student platform.
    • Logo placement on Supporters page on CMU CS Academy website.
  • Impact Report detailing the locations and number of schools and students using CMU CS Academy each year.
  • YouTube Channel — LIVE seminars.
  • Workforce —  YouTube LIVE Seminars.
  • Branding in all CSEdweek materials.
  • Participation in Hour of Code Week.

Bronze Level

$10,000

  • Branding and Visibility
    • Logo placement in monthly newsletter (readership level ~8,000 teachers).
    • Logo placement on CMU CS Academy student platform.
    • Logo placement on Supporters page on CMU CS Academy website.
  • Impact Report detailing the locations and number of schools and students using CMU CS Academy each year.

Sponsoring CMU CS Academy

When you sponsor CMU CS Academy, you can make a world of difference in computer science education. Benefits of sponsorship include:

  • Enabling a measurable impact on a growing population of supported teachers and students: 350,000+ students, 15,000+ teachers.
  • Being publicly recognized as a partner of CMU CS Academy.
  • Providing support for bilingual and multilingual learners.
  • Collaborating with your existing partner organizations to provide computer science education opportunities to their students.
  • Connecting with the CMU undergraduate students who make up the backbone of CMU CS Academy.