Responding to growing demand for technical talent in Northern Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam has announced agreements with 11 universities.

A $2 million federal grant will be used to improve access to computer science education in Milwaukee Public Schools.

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.

A bill now awaiting Gov. Ned Lamont's signature could improve access to computer science education but also strain already-limited teaching resources.

A new law passed this month attempts to accelerate K-12 computer science education in a state where it's exceedingly rare.

After an attempt to approve the standards stalled in March, policymakers are now weighing a thorough curriculum against teachers' ability to teach it.

The Washington metro area has more computer science graduates than anywhere else, but university officials say it still isn't enough.

The standards will introduce students to computer science basics and gradually will teach more complex topics such as coding and design.

Educators, lawmakers and the public are divided on how to balance the need for computer science education with funding and teacher workload issues.