Dear Educators:
Transformations in technology, communication, and the information lifecycle have contributed to significant changes in our world. As a result, much local and national attention has been focused on advancing students’ understanding of computer science and fostering digital literacy. The 2018 Alabama Course of Study: Digital Literacy and Computer Science sharpens this focus by presenting relevant and challenging content standards that will provide students with a solid foundation of digital fluency and computational practices. Alabama students must be critical consumers of digital information, astute problem-solvers who synthesize available data, and critical thinkers with the ability to collaborate with colleagues. It is imperative that we prepare our students to meet the unique challenges that stem from living in this continuously evolving digital age.