Exploring the Impacts of Socio-Political Power Dynamics on Primary and Secondary Computer Science Education Researchers, Practitioners, and Students

The landscape of education research and practice is undergoing significant socio-political transformation, driven by evolving heightened awareness and perceptions of what is meant through efforts to ensure that all students benefit from education. This keynote explores these changes in the context of primary and secondary computer science education. By analyzing policy shifts, advocacy movements, and grassroots initiatives, we uncover the ways in which education systems are being restructured and how this restructuring may influence future innovation and workforce development. Additionally, this keynote highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by researchers and practitioners in navigating these dynamic environments.