Governor: Programming should be core class

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal says computers are becoming so important to society that programming should be considered a core class, like math and science. - photo by Stock photo

computers in education — Georgia Governor Nathan Deal says computers are becoming so important to society that programming should be considered a core class, like math and science. - photo by Stock photo

Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday recommended the State Board of Education amend state policy to allow computer programming courses to satisfy core requirements — math, science or foreign language — for receiving a high-school diploma. Deal is asking the Board of Regents of the University System to follow suit by accepting these courses for admission into institutions of higher education.