The competencies are intended to give all K-12 teachers, regardless of subject, a base for instructing computer science.

A new report from Code.org shows that many states are putting policy support behind computer science education like never before.

The investment will act as "seed money" for the K-12 association and will be distributed over three years, Microsoft officials said.

Educators and edtech specialists are encouraged to provide feedback on the draft of computer science standards until July.

The partnership comes as ISTE prepares to update its computer science education standards.

Matt Lira, from the Office of American Innovation, said teaching students computer science now will eventually "do amazing things in the economy."

A consortium led by Code.org releases nation's first framework to guide development of computer science curriculum in K-12 schools.

Obama administration introduces host of new initiatives designed to expand computer science education.

Employers are looking for computer science skills, but not necessarily degrees.