Computer science involves much more than writing code. It blends technical knowledge —like programming, algorithms and data systems — with soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving.

Thirty-two Lompoc adults recently completed a new Computer Basics training course offered by Partners in Education, a nonprofit organization administered by the Santa Barbara County Education Office.

U.S. 8th graders’ digital literacy skills declined between 2018 and 2023 on the International Computer and Information Literacy Study, a global assessment of students’ preparedness for the digital ...