A new multidisciplinary group is tasked with giving students "the best computer science education possible.”

With the goal of expanding the availability of computer science programs in the state, up to $10,000 will be awarded to computer science teachers.

Arkansas' Ray Girdler tells EdScoop that getting teachers and administrators involved in his state's voluntary training program takes finesse.

The state reports a more than 600 percent increase of high school computer science teachers within the last three years.

The announcement expands on an earlier partnership between the social media company and the state.

The deal between Renaissance and the Department of Education could run through 2024.

The state expects to achieve its long-term goal of installing a high-speed broadband connection in all schools by the beginning of the fall semester.