Episode 146: PSF Education Outreach Workgroup and the Education Summit

Teaching Python

In episode 146 of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster Perez delve into the newly established Python Education and Outreach Work Group, featuring guests Cheuk Ting Ho and Keith Murray. The group, aimed at enhancing Python education within the community, outlines its mission to gather feedback on educational resources and support initiatives like the Education Summit at PyCon US. Keith and Cheuk discuss their backgrounds and roles within the Python Software Foundation, emphasizing the need for fresh educational content and community engagement.

The episode also explores the work group's goals, which include:

• Seeking and receiving feedback on Python educational resources
• Consolidating and improving existing Python education materials
• Supporting and expanding the education summit at PyCon US

Additionally, the hosts share personal 'wins of the week,' highlighting the importance of accountability and community in the educational journey. Kelly and Sean discuss their past experiences with the Education Summit and encourage listeners to get involved by submitting talk proposals or joining in interactive sessions. The episode concludes with practical advice on how educators and enthusiasts can engage with the group to further Python education and outreach.

Special Guests: Cheuk Ting Ho and Keith Murray.

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Links:

• PyOhio 2025 — Summer 2025 in Cleveland, OH
• PythonEduWGCharter - PSF Wiki — The Education & Outreach Workgroup's (EOW) purpose is to support the Python Software Foundation’s mission to promote the Python programming language, especially in supporting and enhancing the education of Python. The Education & Outreach Workgroup is a workgroup of the Python Software Foundation’s (PSF).
• - Education Summit - PyCon US 2024 — In 2024, PyCon US held its 12th annual Python Education Summit in person!