An Update on CSforALL — Organizational Changes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York, Friday, July 12, 2024 — Over the past several years, CSforALL has focused on building an organization to meet its mission of making high-quality computer science an integral part of the educational experience of all K-12 students. This effort has required significant commitment from all of our members, stakeholders and dedicated staff. As any organization undergoing rapid growth, changes for a successful future are inevitable. CSforALL is not an exception to this reality.
To better position CSforALL for continued growth and success, the Board and Executive Director and Co-Founder, Dr. Leigh Ann DeLyser, have decided that a change in leadership is necessary. Therefore, today we announce Dr. DeLyser’s departure effective July 19, 2024, as we assess our future leadership and strategy direction. The Board expresses gratitude to Dr. DeLyser for her contributions to CSforALL and the computer science education community as a whole.
“By refocusing our organization, we can better serve our principal constituency, K-12 students, in cooperation with the CSforALL community and our partners. The CSforALL team is strongly dedicated to providing pathways that ensure equitable access to computer science education,” said Katy Knight, Interim Board Chair.
Our partners and the CS education community can be confident that CSforALL is dedicated to delivering on our current initiatives while we undergo an organizational assessment. With the support of an independent external consultant, CSforALL will take the time to analyze the long-term strategy, operations, and financial model to propel the organization into its next phase. This assessment will focus on a more targeted approach, ensuring every investment and initiative becomes more impactful, offering greater opportunities for success. It’s important to emphasize that this is not a step backward, but rather a strategic reorientation for the future.
We remain firmly committed to our mission. With the continued support of the Board, leadership team, and the CSforALL community, we are confident in our ability to navigate upcoming changes, improve our strategy execution, and deliver impactful results.
About CSforALL: Our mission is to make high-quality computer science an integral part of the educational experience of all K-12 students and teachers and to support student pathways to college and career success.
