
"It's easy to classify computer science as tech to enable getting a job in Silicon Valley or New York", Ms. Trump said in an interview, "but the reality is that computer skills and coding is relevant and foundational for every sector and every industry across the economy and tech is increasingly the way we work".
Explore administrative actions that will add or increase focus on Computer Science in existing K-12 and post-secondary programs.
On the second panel, Ivanka Trump offered a nod to how computer science skills can prepare students for career pathways straight out of high school.
"The directives I am sharing today, with Secretary DeVos at the helm, to make STEM education, including computer science, a priority for the Department of Education".
She'll be in Detroit on Tuesday to announce commitments from the private sector meant to "boost US coding and computer-science classes".
Mr. Trump's memorandum on the financing did not guarantee that $200 million in annual grants would go entirely toward computer science education.
Ivanka, who specializes in workforce development at the White House, is expected to head to Detroit on Tuesday where she will meet with leaders from the technology sector, including executives from Amazon (AMZN), Facebook (FB), and Google (GOOGL), according to Recode.
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The beneficiaries for free electricity connections would be identified using the 2011 Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) data. The rural household outlay is estimated to be Rs14,025 crore, with Rs2,295 crore being for urban households.
The announcement will be formally made during an event in Detroit, featuring the president's daughter; Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Marillyn Hewson; Quicken Loans Chairman Dan Gilbert; Salesforce.org CEO Rob Acker; Code.org CEO Hadi Partovi; and Beckerman. Representatives from Amazon, Facebook, Google, GM, and Quicken Loans will be in attendance, among others.
According to a press release, the money will be donated over the course of five years.
According to his organization, there are more than 500,000 computing jobs open nationally across multiple business sectors, but about 50,000 computer science graduates annually in the U.S.
"Currently, more than half of high schools do not offer computer programming, and almost 40 per cent do not offer physics", Trump said. The funds will be spent on a nationwide computer science curriculum beginning in the 2018 fiscal year.
The move seeks to address a lack of access to resources necessary to providing high-quality education in STEM and computer sciences.
He signed a memorandum boosting STEM education funding in the Oval Office surrounded by members of his Cabinet, Congress and some 50 schoolchildren. Officials said they hope to encourage the participation of young girls and minorities in particular.
McConnell: Debate over nation's health care will continue
Susan Collins , who announced her opposition Monday, joining three fellow GOP senators, essentially assured the proposal's defeat. Trump called into the "Rick & Bubba Show", a talk show based in Alabama, to discuss the state's Senate primary on Tuesday.
Anthony Weiner sentenced to 21 months in prison
The disgraced politician pleaded guilty back in May to sending inappropriate messages to a 15-year-old girl in North Carolina . As well as his prison term, Weiner was also fined $10,000 (€8,400) and must enrol in a sex-offender treatment programme.
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty, former 'world's heaviest woman', dies
Eman's family said Eman had weighed 11 pounds (5 kg) at birth and suffered from thyroid problems since she was a child. At the Dubai hospital, she was to reduce her weight by over 220 pounds in order to fit onto the operating table.
WAFU Cup: Ezenwa Named Best Goalkeeper, Despite Ghana Humiliation
Ezenwa kept clean sheet in Nigeria's first four matches before poor defending exposed him to the four goals he conceded last night.
North Korea: President Trump's statements are a 'declaration of war'
The North Korean Foreign Minister had addressed the UNGA session on Saturday. Ri made the comments to reporters in NY .
Unilever steps up beauty push with $2.7 billion Carver Korea deal
The company also saw its sales jump 174 percent on-year from 156.5 billion won in 2015 to 429.5 billion won last year. Carver Korea's AHC brand, pictured here, will be acquired by Unilever .
Abenomics, snap elections in Japan
Diverting the funds, however, would make "achieving the primary balance surplus by fiscal 2020 hard ", he said. Koike announced on Monday that she would lead candidates across the country under the "Party of Hope".
Aaron Rodgers Finally Wins First Career Overtime Game In Victory Over Bengals
With the Bengals giving their own response to President Donald Trump's comments about athletes protesting the National Anthem. The Packers started sluggishly in the first half, causing them to gradually sink into a 21-7 hole through two quarters.
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And viewers around the world were able to watch it in detail, via Verizon and the NFL's livestream of the game . Trump called for players to be fired and encouraged fans to walk out of stadiums if players protested.
Trump pressures United States senators to back Republican healthcare bill
Republicans have started to throw their support behind the Graham-Cassidy measure after a slimmed-down repeal bill failed in July. Paul, who was a Trump rival for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, said he doesn't resent Trump's tweets against him.
Rihanna Teases New Fenty Beauty Holiday Collection In Paris
But don't let all the excitement over the new drop distract you from the real star of the evening: RiRi herself, ducking fuh. Fenty Beauty Instagram teases the brand's upcoming Holiday 2017 collection.
China will restrict oil exports to North Korea
China will suspend such exports once the total exports approaches the ceiling, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. He also said, "we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea if forced to defend itself".
New 6.1-magnitude quake shakes Mexico
More than 300 people have been reported killed in Tuesday's quake; almost 100 reportedly died in the September 8 temblor. Civil Defense chief Luis Felipe Puente sent out a tweet on Saturday saying 167 of those deaths were in Mexico City .
Polls close in New Zealand's cliffhanger election
The 37-year-old was greeted like a rock star at large rallies and has generated plenty of excitement among her fans. The results were welcomed by the National Party, which is seeking a fourth consecutive term in office.
Watford striker Richarlison prolongs Swansea City's home blues
Brazilian forward Richarlison struck a 90th-minute victor as Watford won 2-1 at Swansea City to record three successive away wins in the English top flight for the first time.