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Tech's Diversity Problem Is Apparent as Early as High School


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Computer science stands out from other math and science courses in high schools in its lack of diversity, according to test data, and the situation has worsened over time.

Credit: Sally Ryan for The New York Times

In three states, not a single girl took the Advanced Placement exam in computer science last year. In eight states, no Hispanic students took it. And in 11 states, no black students took the test.

From The New York Times
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