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Have parents and peers also encourage students’ interest in Computer Science and problem solving to help influence their pursuit of it.

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  • Encouragement is one of the most influencing factors in a young woman’s decision to pursue Computer Science.
  • "What matters most is encouragement, not whether this encouragement was from someone with technical experience."

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  • Address Misconceptions About the Field of CS
  • Effective Encouragement
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"Women Who Choose CS" by Google Education, under "Social Encouragement"

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Create a program where local high school students come to your elementary school to teach younger students computer science in order to give your students relatable role models.
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Use resources that students are likely to access independently to maximize their use.

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