by Jillian | Apr 16, 2026 | blog, Computer Science, Girls in Tech, STEM, Women in Tech
When the Dottie Rose Foundation first began, it was powered by just two people — Dr. Sharon Jones and myself — with a shared belief that girls deserve access, confidence and opportunity in computer science education. What started as a bold idea has now grown into a...
by Sharon Jones | Mar 7, 2026 | blog, Computer Science, Girls in Technology, Non-Profit, STEAM, STEM, STREAM
In the fast-paced world of K-12 education, we often get caught up in the “what” and the “how”, curriculum standards, assessment data, and technological integration. But if you ask any student what changed their life, or any teacher why they...
by Dottie Rose | Aug 14, 2025 | blog, Computer Science, STEAM, STEM, STREAM
We tell kids they can be anything they want. But as they grow older, the message often shifts. We start adding caveats, limitations, and parameters based on what’s “realistic” or “practical.” It’s not always ill-intentioned — often,...
by Dottie Rose | Aug 11, 2025 | blog, Computer Science, STEAM, STEM, STREAM
Let’s be real: we’ve all sat through an online course that made us want to multitask into another dimension. Whether you’re teaching Java to high school students or training analysts in secure coding practices, one thing is clear: online learning needs more than just...
by Holly Harris | Jul 28, 2025 | blog, Computer Science, Girls in Tech, Girls in Technology, STEAM, STEM, STREAM
This summer, the Dottie Rose Foundation completed six transformative camps spanning two states, two college campuses, and three cities (with 2 more weeks of camp still to go). Over one hundred girls stepped into a world of technology, creativity, and...
by Dottie Rose | Jul 28, 2025 | AI, blog, Computer Science, Girls in Tech, Girls in Technology, STEAM, STEM, STREAM
The previous articles covered why AI is such a powerful asset for student coders and explored five smart ways to put it into action. Now it’s time to get strategic: How do you pick the right tools? How do you ask AI the right questions? And how can you use AI without...
