Melbye Monthly - January 2026
K-12 Computer Science education curriculum
Computer Science Education Week initiatives
Computer Science Immersion program at Poplar Bridge Elementary
Computational thinking skills development
Unplugged computer science lessons
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Notable Quotes (2)
Our computer science classrooms are a great example. Spaces where creativity, problem solving, and opportunity come alive.
I think the unplugged skills help students and staff or adults who might not know as much about computer science understand it doesn't always need a computer or a robot.
People (4)
Eric MelbyeSuperintendentHost of Melbye Monthly and overseer of district K-12 CS programs.
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Host of Melbye Monthly and overseer of district K-12 CS programs.
“As we begin this next stretch of the school year, it's encouraging to see our students and staff back together.”
Opening remarks regarding the return to school.
Tim BusseMayorVisited Poplar Bridge Elementary to present a proclamation on CS leadership.
Visited Poplar Bridge Elementary to present a proclamation on CS leadership.
Lee NelsonComputer Science SpecialistCS program specialist interviewed about curriculum accessibility and unplugged learning.
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CS program specialist interviewed about curriculum accessibility and unplugged learning.
“In elementary especially, we focus on computational thinking skills like perseverance, collaborating, debugging, and problem solving.”
Explaining the pedagogy of elementary computer science.
Emilee Vlasin MildeComputer Science SpecialistCS program specialist focused on making learning dynamic and fun.
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CS program specialist focused on making learning dynamic and fun.
“It's never the same lesson twice. It's fun to let them know that we're all constantly learning new things and just finding the joy in that.”
Describing the classroom environment.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- December: Computer Science Education Week
- Recent: Visit to Poplar Bridge Elementary by Mayor Tim Busse
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Recognition of Poplar Bridge Elementary's Computer Science Immersion program and district leadership.