Shifts in K-12 Funding: Current State of Computer Science & AI education | WATCH ON DEMAND
Strategies for sustaining CS and AI programs for the upcoming school year
- June 26th, 2025
- 11:00 AM MT
- Recording now available, register now!
With federal education uncertainty in K–12 education, many schools are seeking clarity on how to sustain and grow their computer science and artificial intelligence programs.
Join Kristina Yamada, CTE Education Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education, and Parker Gentry, CEO and founder of Skill Struck, for a timely discussion on the shifting funding landscape. They’ll break down the impact of recent budget changes, share alternative funding options, address the Federal Mandate for AI Education, and share practical strategies for maintaining momentum in CS and AI education.
Key Topics:
-
- Analyzing how recent federal budget cuts are affecting K–12 education.
-
- Identifying alternative funding sources such as state grants and private partnerships.
-
- Best practices for sustaining and expanding CS and AI programs during times of financial uncertainty.
-
- How Skill Struck can help schools optimize available resources to support tech education.
Why Watch:
-
- Hear insights and lessons learned from Utah’s statewide Computer Science Master Plan.
-
- Learn how to navigate today’s evolving funding environment with confidence.
-
- All registrants will receive the recording along with funding resources and other tools.
- Parker Gentry is the founder and CEO of Skill Struck, a computer science curriculum company helping K–12 schools expand access to computer science and AI education. He works closely with educators and state leaders to create engaging, equitable learning experiences that prepare students for the future. Parker is passionate about closing opportunity gaps in tech and building sustainable pathways for all learners.
Kristina Yamada is a CTE Education Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education, where she oversees the K–12 Computer Science Grant Program and manages legislative funding to expand CS access across Utah. A licensed educator and adjunct professor at Utah Valley University, Kristina has over 20 years of experience in education and is deeply committed to equity in computer science and career and technical education.