Frederick "Rick" Ballew

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CSforAll MN Championing Computer Science Education Pathways & Partnerships in Minnesota

☀️ This summer, CSTA Minnesota continues our commitment to spotlighting organizations driving equitable CS education. Today, we’re honored to feature CSforALL-MN
Discover more about their mission here: csforallmn.org

This summer, CSTA Minnesota is committed to highlighting those doing great work in our CS space, starting with Feather LaRoche and his nonprofit, Relentless Feather.

Learn more and support the mission here:
www.relentlessfeather.org

This summer, CSTA Minnesota is committed to highlighting those doing great work, and today we’re excited to feature Code Savvy

Code Savvy is a Minnesota-based nonprofit equipping youth and educators with the knowledge and support to create with technology.

codesavvy.org

Cait Levin Homepage Writer. Speaker. Teacher. Technologist.

👉 Look at what we’re reading this summer! 📚🤖

Imposter by Cait Levin

📖 Add this to your summer reading list — or consider sharing it with a student who needs a reminder that they belong in CS.
caitlevin.com/imposter

Experience CS: A new way to teach computer science - Raspberry Pi Foundation We're delighted to announce Experience CS, a free, integrated computer science curriculum for elementary and middle school students (8–14 years old) that will be available in June 2025.

😎This summer, CSTA Minnesota is proud to celebrate Andrea Wilson Vazquez, Liz Walsh, M.Ed, and Mahmoud Aliamer and the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s commitment to equity, innovation, and excellence in computer science education!

Learn more about their creation: www.raspberrypi.org/blog/experie...

Today, CSTA Minnesota is highlighting the Northern Lights Collaborative for Computing Education

From statewide policy advocacy to classroom support, the Northern Lights team is helping Minnesota reimagine what CS education can and should be.

Learn more: northern-lights.umn.edu

High Tech Kids - Build. Create. Thrive.

This summer, CSTA Minnesota is highlighting organizations advancing computer science education across our state and today, we’re proud to feature High Tech Kids.

💻 Learn more about their mission and upcoming programs: hightechkids.org

6-8th grade educator meetup at #csta2025! We teach 7th grade. IYKYK.

If you are at the North Star Relatives Computer Science Summit stop by the CSTA-MN table to sign up for more information about CS in Minnesota and grab a free t-shirt!

I've submitted two lesson plans to the Google Gemini Lesson Plan Challenge brought to you by the ISTE Certified Educator Program. High school Band/Orchestra and middle school computer science.
Which grade and subject should I do next?
#ISTEcert, #ISTEOfficial, @googleforedu.bsky.social

Check out this AMAZING program!

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Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate V2 was issued by Coursera to Frederick “Rick” Ballew. Those who earn the Google Cybersecurity Certificate have completed eight courses, developed by Google, that include hands-on, practice-based assessments and are designed to prepare them for entry-leve...

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Hello Bluesky!

Follow this educator, IMMEDIATELY!!!
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Just completed Module 3 for my #ISTECert with @ballewedtech.bsky.social
First post on Blue Sky - Criteria 3, let’s go!

New wardrobe alert! Check out the #GoogleET #GoogleEI #GoogleEC #GoogleChampion #GoogleEdu stuff! Find the link to the store on the Champions Hub!

👉Come to the first annual MN+CS Conference happening on April 11-12th in Minneapolis. Check out the schedule of events for this weekend full of learning, connecting and fun!

More information about the conference and how to attend can be found on the - minnesota.csteachers.org

Sign up for the first annual MN + CS Conference!
📅 When: April 11–12, 2025
📍 Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota
This event is for educators and stakeholders dedicated to making computer science accessible to all Minnesota students.
form.raspberrypi.org/4873931

Have you submitted your proposal to the MN+CS Conference yet? The deadline is two weeks away and we would love to see your ideas included!
Submission Application: forms.gle/xurQ8jUbVDLa...

Competition number 2 for 17017 Technically Falcons. Thank you Burnsville High School and @HighTechKidsMN for hosting!
#MNFTC #MNFLL

Check out the cool swag I was sent for being a Robolink Ambassador!
Thank you @robolink.bsky.social
#CoDroneEDU

Incredibly excited to be a member of the
@robolink.bsky.social Ambassador Program! Coding + Drones = CS FUN!

CSforAll-MN on LinkedIn: Based on the new Minnesota state plan for computer science education and… Based on the new Minnesota state plan for computer science education and feedback from constituencies across the state, including educators, we are excited to…

Well, this does lead to LinedIn but it is an important read for CS teachers. #CSforAll-MN
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Time is running out! Congress needs to pass the Kids Online Safety Act & the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act NOW This will hold social media companies accountable for kids safety online TAKE ACTION https://bit.ly/3ZwRZq3  #KOSA #COPPA2 #OnlineSafety

Guess what?!?!?!
GEG Minnesota Metro Area is on Bluesky now!
Go give them a follow, please
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First competition of the year for Technically Falcons the VVM First Tech Challenge Robotics team at Prior Lake High School #INTOTHEDEEP

Looking to find your flock on Bluesky? Check out the Bluesky Directory at blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack... with over 47K Starter Packs. Type in your search term, such as EdTech or Google, and find starter packs of people to follow who share your interests.

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NEAT!

Happy to announce I have been recertified as a GEG Leader!