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(Los Angeles, CA, USA: February 21, 2013) The Linux Professional
Institute (LPI), the world's premier Linux certification organization
(http://www.lpi.org), announced that its Linux Essentials program which
measures foundational knowledge in Linux and Open Source Software has
met the requirements of the K-12 Computer Science Standards of the
Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA: http://www.csta.acm.org/).
The CSTA has 41 chapters throughout North America and members in 126
countries worldwide.
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"Given the educational imperatives that exist today in the United
States, this is an important first step to ensure innovative Linux and
Open Source technologies are included as part of the regular K-12
curriculum. This will greatly assist educators in their efforts to
develop the professional IT workforce of the future. LPI applauds the
CSTA on this initiative and is proud to be the first educational
resource accepted by the CSTA Curriculum Committee as a resource
crosswalk," said Jim Lacey, president and CEO of LPI.
CSTA "crosswalk" templates designate curricula and other educational
resources as aligning with learning standards detailed in the CSTA K-12
Computer Science Standards
(http://www.csta.acm.org/Curriculum/sub/K12Standards.html). CSTA
standards also align with other US-based educational standards such as
Common Core State Standards, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math) Cluster Topics and Partnership for the 21st Century Essential
Skills. LPI's Linux Essentials program is listed as an example of a
CSTA resource crosswalk here:
http://www.csta.acm.org/Curriculum/sub/CurrFiles/CSTALinux_C...
”We know that in this education environment, learning standards are the
key to ensuring that students are acquiring the knowledge they need to
thrive in our new global information economy. We believe that the steps
LPI has taken to ensure consistency and alignment with the CSTA
standards are a clear indication of their commitment to excellence in
learning and teaching”, said CSTA executive director Chris Stephenson.
Additional information on LPI's Linux Essentials program is located at
this web page:
http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications/introductory-program...
The Linux Professional Institute is globally supported by the IT
industry, enterprise customers, community professionals, government
entities and the educational community. LPI's certification program is
supported by an affiliate network spanning five continents and is
distributed worldwide in multiple languages at more than 5,000 testing
locations. Since 1999, LPI has delivered over 350,000+ exams and
120,000+ LPIC certifications around the world.
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About the Linux Professional Institute:
The Linux Professional Institute provides a global framework, industry
leadership and other services to enhance, develop and further lifelong
professional careers in Linux and Open Source technologies. Established
as an international non-profit organization in September 1999 by the
Linux community, the Linux Professional Institute continues to
demonstrate recognized global leadership, direction and skill standards
for those who pursue a career in Linux and Open Source technology. LPI
advances the Linux and Open Source movement through strategic partners,
sponsorships, innovative programs and community development activities.
LPI's major financial sponsors are Platinum Sponsors IBM, Linux Journal, Linux Magazine, Novell, SGI, and TurboLinux as well as Gold Sponsors, HP and IDG.
About CSTA:
The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) is a professional
organization of more than 13,000 educators in 127 countries. It supports
and promotes the teaching of computer science and other computing
disciplines. CSTA provides opportunities for K–12 teachers and students
to better understand the computing disciplines and to more successfully
prepare themselves to teach and learn. To learn more, visit
http://csta.acm.org/.
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