An opinion piece urged districts to integrate computer science into middle-school general science rather than delaying it to high school or college. The argument centers on computational thinking’s role in modern science—models, data analysis and simulations—and frames middle school as the formative period when students’ interests and identities solidify. The piece cites labor projections showing sustained demand for computing jobs and notes that only ~37% of U.S. public middle schools reported offering computer science coursework in 2024. It recommends integration over add-on electives to address equity and access issues that make CS a privilege for a few. For higher education, earlier exposure will influence undergraduate pipelines, shift admissions preparation, and create an expectation for teacher-preparation programs and outreach partnerships. Colleges of education and engineering programs should anticipate increased demand for articulation and teacher-upskilling collaborations.