Jumpstart Philly

Jumpstart this June for a hands-on PD workshop introducing the new College Board AP Cybersecurity course, launching in 2026–27.

Part of the AP Career Kickstart initiative, this entry-level course prepares students to protect digital assets and explore tech careers. Educators will review the course framework (defense-in-depth, network security, data protection), see how it fits within CS pathways, and engage with adaptable lessons and practical activities for any classroom. Ideal for high school CS teachers, CTE educators, and instructional leaders.

Facilitators:
- Andy Tucker, Senior Director for AP Cybersecurity Growth College Board
- Rebecca Kravitz, Director, State & District Partnerships, College Board
- Kari Cobb, Educational Leadership and Strategic Development, Onslow County Schools, AP Cybersecurity Pilot Teacher
- Erik Wiessmann – CS Teacher, Academy at Palumbo - School District of Philadelphia

Date & Time:
Thursday, June 4, 2026 @ 6:00 - 8:00 pm ET
Delivered via Zoom

Register: https://lnkd.in/dKDu3Awz

Space is limited: Register by May 29, 2026. The first 30 School District of Philadelphia (SDP) teachers to register and attend will earn a $60 fellowship stipend.

In Honor of International Women's Day, we wanted to dedicate it Grace Hopper, an incredible woman who pioneered the development of modern computer technology.

From serving the Navy to becoming a Mathematics professor, she has achieved so many things in her life. Her legacy still continues to this day, including her being the inspiration of the creation of The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, a series of Conferences designed for women in STEM and Engineering.

Read below to learn more about her legacy.

We want to congratulate Dr. Debora Borges-Carrera, Ed. D. for being this year's Andrew N Farnese, Esq. Humanitarian Award Recipient!

Dr. Carrera is a member of the Jumpstart community, serving at the Jumpstart Advisory Board. She currently holds the position as the Chief Education Officer of The City of Philadelphia.

With over 27 years of dedicated experience in advancing computer science education, she has led countless initiatives to support equitable access for all.

Read Below to learn more about her.

Check out the article version on our news section: https://lnkd.in/emQwhY-J

‼️Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date and time of the event has been changed‼️

Are you a high school student in Philadelphia interested in honing in your Computer Science skills for free?

We are very excited to share that the Student Computer Science Experience has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 24th from 10 am-4 pm at Drexel University College of Computing & Informatics (3675 Market St.).

Activity highlights:
- Capture the Flag (cybersecurity game of stealth, strategy, and teamwork)
- Giant Connect Four (game theory!)
- Crayon Commotion (use algorithms to create a giant mural)
- Robotics (discover human-computer interaction)

If you are interested, click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/eChi8ysE