Computing and computer-based approaches to problem-solving are at the center of almost every field and occupation in the U.S.— and the demand for these skills will continue to grow in the future. Computational thinking, a systematic approach to tackling challenging problems through computing, is a foundational form of literacy that is increasingly being taught to students in K–12 classrooms.
Like many districts across Arizona and the nation, Mesa Public Schools (MPS) has struggled to attract, retain and advance a qualified, diverse and effective workforce of teachers and school leaders. MPS leadership believes that its Human Capital Management System (HCMS) is not providing optimum support to the learners and educators in the district. MPS seeks a human resources strategy that better supports its diverse population of learners and more effectively develops and utilizes the capabilities of educators.