Computer Learning Month was started in October 1987. It was officially sanctioned by both houses of Congress and supported by many businesses and organizations in the industry and in education as a way to recognize the effect computers have had on education. That was 10 years after the birth of the personal computer, and 22 years ago!

In the September 1987 issue of Compute! magazine, Ken Wasch, who was the executive director of the Software Publisher's Association, said, "It's an opportunity for all of us, as parents or educators, to take a close look at how our kids are using computers and to acknowledge the strides in education made possible by teachers who effectively use the technology." He added, "What's important about computer learning isn't the master of technology by whiz kids and hackers, but how millions of ordinary kids are using computers to develop critical-thinking abilities, academic skills, and creativity. That's what Computer Learning Month is all about."

At CompuChild, we help children express their creativity and develop critical-thinking and academic skills, but our primary mission is to teach children how to understand the technology, use it correctly, and use it independently. If you're a CompuChild parent, and you have a story you want to tell about your child's technology skill development, please send it to be shared. If you're not a CompuChild parent but want to become one, you can enroll your child at any time in the CompuChild program at school. If we're not teaching at your child's school, let us know!

Happy Computer Learning Month! to all computer users!