https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2023/10/30/a-shortage-of-teachers-for-computer-science-classes-puts-california-near-the-bottom-of-a-national-instruction-ranking-2/

But a lack of qualified teachers has stalled these efforts, and left California — a global hub for the technological industry — ranked near the bottom of states nationally in the percentage of high schools offering computer science classes.

“I truly believe that California’s future is dependent on preparing students for the tech-driven global economy. You see where the world is going, and it’s urgent that we make this happen,” said Allison Scott, chief executive officer of the Kapor Foundation, an Oakland-based organization that advocates for equity in the technology sector.