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BootUp Can Help Your Iowa School Recieve Computer Science Funding!
We love to help schools all over the country receive funding for computer science education! The state of Iowa is offering money for professional development activities and tuition reimbursement for Iowa teachers seeking endorsements or authorizations for computer science.
Embracing a New Chapter: My Vision as Full-Time CEO
I am thrilled to announce my transition from interim to full-time CEO of BootUp. This moment marks not just a personal milestone, but a renewed commitment to our mission of transforming computer science education in elementary schools.
BootUp’s Commitment to Equity for CSforAll: CS Pathways for K-5
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring BootUp PD’s new CEO, Lien Diaz, alongside visionary educators Rudy Escobar and Abril Vela. Together, they will delve into how we can collectively work to bring computer science (CS) to all students, focusing on equity in K-5 education.
Now, Coding is Elementary at A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center
Amazon Future Engineer and BootUp are funding Computer Science Education at all Elementary Schools in the Hillside Public Schools District, impacting 1,650 Students! Hillside Public Schools is New Jersey’s FIRST and ONLY district to join Amazon Future Engineer’s expansion to more than 500,000 elementary students nationwide! Hillside Public Schools elementary students have already begun excelling in coding and computer sciences with the usage of Scratch Jr. The students in this video attend A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center in Hillside, New Jersey.
Taking Equitable Coding to Mongolia!
BootUp PD and Codercub hosted a weeklong Young Coders Camp in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from the 5th of July until the 9th, where 27 students attended the camp–two-thirds ranging from six to eight. The camp was held at the Hub Innovation Center under the Capital City Business Innovation and Development Agency.
