This must change. CNN reported late last week that American students need more computer science education , as there are currently 1.8 million US jobs expected to remain unfilled due to a lack of qualified candidates . The report suggests that the new $ 4bn Obama ##care computer science initiative , while being a “ welcome " ” , does n't go far enough , and a " national plan " is also needed . It is suggested that all secondary schools should be required to offer computer science classes , which should also count towards science or mathematics high school graduation requirements
CNN reported late last week that American students need more computer science education , as there are currently 1.8 million US jobs expected to remain unfilled due to a lack of qualified candidates . The report suggests that the new $ 4bn Obama ##care computer science initiative , while being a “ welcome " ” , does n't go far enough , and a " national plan " is also needed . It is suggested that all secondary schools should be required to offer computer science classes , which should also count towards science or mathematics high school graduation requirements