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Computational Thinking covers 8000 students</minimax:tool_call> Thinking covers 8000 students

Açoriano Oriental13 September 2026 at 11:30

The Computational Thinking project was launched in the 2021/2022 school year and is now implemented in the 5th grade. This educational initiative aims to integrate computational thinking into the region's school curriculum.

The project currently covers approximately 8,000 students and involves the participation of about 60 teachers. This expansion demonstrates the significant growth of the initiative since its initial implementation.

The project coverage extends across the entire region, representing a comprehensive effort to bring Computational Thinking to all schools. The reach of these numbers indicates an institutional commitment to education in this area.

Why this matters

Parents and students in the Region are seeing Computational Thinking education grow, now covering more school years and thousands of additional students. The teachers involved benefit from specific training to teach these skills, which represents a regional investment in digital literacy from the early school years.

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