Book Studies

Whether new to the field or no stranger to computer science, teachers often need a reason to focus and reflect on their own CS teaching strategies. Nextech offers book studies at no cost for any and all K-12 teachers, CS teachers, media/library specialists, and resource/tech teachers interested in increasing their pedagogy and diving deeper into CS books!

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Book Study: The Rose Code

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Grades:
k-12
Date:
July 29, 2026 - August 19, 2026
Location:
online
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Description

This book study explores the book The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. Participants will enjoy this historical fiction novel of three female code breakers at Bletchley Park and the spy they must root out after the war is over. The study consists of two live, virtual meetings and asynchronous reading assignments. 
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Book Study: FAIK

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Grades:
k-12
Date:
September 1 - October 1, 2026
Location:
online
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This book study explores FAIK by Perry Carpenter. Participants will learn to navigate a world of deepfakes, phishing attacks, and other cybersecurity threats emanating from generative artificial intelligence and leave with practical tips for navigating an AI-driven world. The study consists of two live, virtual meetings and asynchronous reading assignments. 
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Book Study: Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future

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Grades:
k-12
Date:
November 12, 2026 - January 7, 2027
Location:
online
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This book study explores the book Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future by Reid Hoffman and Greg Beato. Participants will explore how artificial intelligence can expand human potential, increase agency, and transform learning, work, and society when used intentionally and responsibly. The study consists of two live, virtual meetings and asynchronous […]
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Book Study: The Bletchley Riddle

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Grades:
k-12
Date:
January 12, 2027 - February 2, 2027
Location:
online
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This book study explores the book The Bletchley Riddle by by Ruta Sepety and Steve Sheinkin. The study consists of two live, virtual meetings and asynchronous reading assignments.
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Book Study: Feed

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Grades:
k-12
Date:
February 11 - February 25, 2027
Location:
online
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This book study explores the book Feed by M.T. Anderson. The study consists of two live, virtual meetings and asynchronous reading assignments.
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Book Study: Data Drawings & Developing Digital Detectives

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Grades:
k-12
Date:
March 1 - May 3 2027
Location:
online
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This book study explores the books How Do You Turn Data Into Drawings? A Statistics Book About Graphs and Data by Clayton Grider and Developing Digital Detectives by Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgins. Participants will explore practical strategies for helping students create and evaluate data and navigate misinformation in a complex digital landscape. The study […]
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Book Study: Can You Crack the Code?: A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Crytography

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Grades:
k-12
Date:
March 8 - May 6, 2027
Location:
online
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This book study explores the book Can You Crack the Code? A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography by Ella Schwartz and Lily Williams. Participants will explore nonfiction stories of hidden treasures, war-time maneuverings, and contemporary hacking as well as explaining the mechanics behind the codes in accessible and kid friendly forms. The study consists […]
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More to know

Book studies are offered at no cost to participants—we will provide you with the books!

Keep an eye on your inbox! Each individual book study will meet virtually two times, with asynchronous work in between meetings to keep the group on track and engaged. Discussion questions will be emailed out to registered participants prior to the book study meetings.

Mark your calendars! Book studies are offered 4 times throughout the year: once in the summer, twice in the fall/winter, and once in the spring.