Computational Thinking with Project Tomorrow

What is Computational Thinking?
Computational Thinking (CT) is a problem-solving process that enables students to think, learn and create to solve problems. The four pillars at the heart of our work involving CT are decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction and algorithm design.
These pillars enable us to think logically about how to organize data and breakdown the steps to solving a problem, transfer our thinking processes to a wider variety of problems, analyze key components of complex problems and generate a list of steps used to solve a problem.
Our Work
Project Tomorrow’s Computational Thinking initiatives are designed to build confidence, skills, and capacity in both teachers and students — with a focus on equity, innovation, and impact.
Our Goals

Our Approach
We use a differentiated professional learning model that meets teachers where they are. With a proprietary evaluation tool, we assess each teacher’s readiness and tailor a personalized learning plan to support their growth.
Throughout the school year, teachers engage in strategic, hands-on experiences that integrate CT tools and practices into core instruction — helping all students, including ELLs and those with IEPs, apply CT concepts across subjects. Click below to learn all about our assessment tools!
Current Projects
If you would like to learn more about our approach and/or to nominate your school or community for this program to computational thinking, please contact CT@tomorrow.org
CT Café
From Project Tomorrow – stories and tips from educators integrating Computational Thinking into classrooms across the country.
Check out the latest Episode!
News Coverage
“Computational Thinking: The Durable Skill We’re Overlooking?”
https://www.siegelendowment.org/insights/computational-thinking-the-durable-skill-were-overlooking/
Siegel Family Endowment
12/9/2025
“Establishing Computational Thinking as a Core Literacy: How Project Tomorrow Is Helping Teachers Incorporate Computational Thinking Into Their Instructional Practice”
https://www.siegelendowment.org/insights/establishing-computational-thinking-as-a-core-literacy/
Siegel Family Endowment
7/29/2024
“Teaching the power of problem solving to our students”
https://www.mininggazette.com/news/local-news/2023/11/teaching-the-power-of-problem-solving-to-our-students/
Steve Patchin
11/08/2023
“Four computational thinking strategies for building problem-solving skills across the curriculum.”
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/59591/four-computational-thinking-strategies-for-building-problem-solving-skills-across-the-curriculum
Kara Newhouse
7/21/2022

