Missouri State Coders Project

Computer Science Opportunities, Development, and Education in Rural Schools (CODERS) is an education movement.

Join our Professional Learning Community, find shared resources, and connect with other educators.

Photos from Dallas County R-I Schools's post

04/22/2026

Congratulations to our CODER! Ashkey Akins is a Teacher of the Year finalist!

03/23/2026

Interested in the best professional development. Or so teachers tell me. Join us to write and talk about writing in a hybrid Summer Invitational. You can receive free graduate credit or a $750 stipend and professional education units. Come join me!

02/18/2026

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12/02/2025

NWP Midwest AI Teacher Gathering

Interested in talking about AI in education with other K-12 teachers in the midwest. Join the gathering tomorrow evening.

Join Us for the NWP Midwest AI Teacher Gathering!
📅 Wednesday, December 3
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Central)
📍 Online via Zoom
We’ll come together to read, write, and share—celebrating successes, exploring challenges, and connecting with educators committed to making classrooms more humanizing and affirming.
🔗 Zoom Link: https://emporiastate.zoom.us/j/87578313700
📌 Meeting ID: 875 7831 3700
📞 Dial-in: +1 312 626 6799 (US Chicago)
Let’s learn, write, and grow together! ✨

10/01/2025

I would love for you to join Write Out in October. All you have to do is Write Outside. Take a pic and .

Check out these educator resources on the 2025 Awaken the Senses Choice Board:

Here is a Choices Board organized by Grade Level. This could also be a great thing to try for a faculty meeting to change it up. https://writeout.nwp.org/2025-choice-board/

At Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, Ozarks Writing Project and National Park Service are holding a Write Out event on Friday, October 17 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Let Keri Franklin know if you have questions.

Choice Board Visit the post for more.

Google NotebookLM | Your research and thinking partner, grounded in the information you trust

09/23/2025

I was testing out Google Notebook LM as a tool for creating a database for all that we have created in CODERS and as an FAQ for your students. This is part of our commitment to making CODERS an open resource to be shared by all. Check it out and let us know what you think:

Google NotebookLM | Your research and thinking partner, grounded in the information you trust Use the power of AI for quick summarization and note taking, NotebookLM is your powerful virtual research assistant rooted in information you can trust.