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Designing an Equitable Computer Science Education Program for Your District
With equitable design and a concerted effort, computer science programs can promote equity and empowerment among students.
In Praise of Teachers
I have always looked up to and respected teachers. Most of us can look back fondly on a teacher who saw more in us than we saw in ourselves. Or a teacher who sparked an interest or passion in us and then fanned that small ember into a flame of lifelong learning. At BootUp, teachers are absolutely central to our nonprofit mission of bringing coding and computer science to all elementary students. We cannot begin to imagine the fulfillment of our nonprofit mission without them.
Board of Directors on Equity and Social Justice
We unconditionally condemn the current environment of systemic racism and related intolerance that contributes to fostering its very existence.
A Chat With Jacqueline Olliges from Amazon Future Engineer
We sat down with Jacqueline Olliges from Amazon Future Engineer to discuss the Amazon Future Engineer + BootUp PD Computer Science Elementary Sponsorship, the importance of computer science education, advice for school districts who want to bring computer science to their schools, and much more!
Teach elementary students to code through interest-driven projects
Coding environments and curricula with puzzles and challenges often utilize engaging platforms which guide young coders to learn fundamental coding concepts and practices. These environments and curricula often progress from simple through complex algorithmic sequences with clearly defined solutions. This approach not only provides useful resources for young coders new to coding, but for adults new to teaching, facilitating, or evaluating coding classes