Computer Science and Design Thinking standards

The NJDOE standards describe K–12 computer science and design thinking, including computational problem-solving and responsible creation and use of technology.

Computer science Digital citizenship Data literacy

Jurisdiction: New Jersey · State / DC
Policy status: Guidance current
Implementation phase: Current
Requirement: Recommended
Grades: All K-12
Audience: Students
Learning evidence: Published standards
Instrument: State education agency guidance

Dates & implementation

2020 standards; this entry establishes published expectations, not measured delivery.

A legal effective date can precede school implementation. This record documents policy intent or requirements; it does not independently confirm delivery in every classroom.

Funding & support

Related support: Free support documented

Separate from funding for this policy: State-supported regional CS Hubs offer public-school K–12 educators free PD, technical assistance, resources and lending libraries through August 31, 2027. This is service support, not a district cash allocation.

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Evidence & source location

NJDOE: Computer Science and Design Thinking; standards vision and disciplinary concepts

NJDOE: Computer Science and Design Thinking; standards vision and disciplinary conceptshttps://www.nj.gov/education/standards/compsci/ ↗

Source-scoped finding. An agency description of a legal duty is distinguished from direct review of operative law in the source locator. Policy evidence does not establish classroom delivery.

Review history

Reviewed against official sources

Source availability checked Oct 4, 2026: Source reopened. This is separate from verification of the policy claim below.

Source review date recorded in database: 10/3/2026

2026-10-03 — Official source opened for the learning release; duty, grade scope and implementation timing reviewed. Same-agent consistency check; no independent review.

Record ID: NJ-2020-CS-STAND

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