CS Forward is a coalition of organizations and community leaders.

Our mission is to ensure every K-12 student masters CS and AI coding. We're here to influence state legislation, budget allocations and shape public policy - driving the change our students deserve.

CS Forward Advisory Board

Jagriti Agrawal

Co-founder and Director of AI Applications, Kira Learning

For students to make informed decisions about their interaction with technologies they encounter everyday, they need a fundamental understanding of Computer Science and AI.

Becky Ashe

Director of Professional Learning and Innovation @Tennessee STEM Innovation Network

The need for exposure to computer science cannot be overstated for this generation of learners. That’s why the State of Tennessee made it a requirement for middle and high school students to study CS.

Carla Easley

Chief Operating Officer, Tech Corps

We must equip students with the knowledge and experiences to become the designers and creators behind the technology they use daily.

Dr. Andrew Ng

Professor at Stanford University, CS Department | Founder and chairman at Coursera

With AI transforming every industry, we have to prepare students for the future by making sure they learn the fundamentals of computer science, AI and coding.

Dr. Michael D. Smith

Professor @ Harvard University , School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Success in our modern world comes more easily when you understand the impact of algorithms and computation on society and our individual lives. Preparing everyone for this path to success is long overdue.

Ron Summers

CEO, Code Nation

There is an urgency to equip all students from historically excluded communities with career-connected learning pathways and high-value skills in computer science.