Hour of Code Invites Girls (and Boys and Families) To Try Out Computer Science

It’s Computer Science Education Week and schools around the district are joining millions of students nation-wide and around the world in spending an hour writing computer code.

According to the Computer Science Education organization, 71% of all new jobs in STEM are in computing, and 8% of STEM graduates are in Computer Science. What’s the impact of a single hour of computer science? A study from Code.org show that 20% more high school girls like computer science after an Hour of Code. The organization also says that:
•    Computer science graduates are on the rise, but women are underrepresented
•    Computer programmers are needed in every industry across the country
•    A computer science major can earn 40% more than the college average. 

This week schools are inviting parents to come back to school with their children to give coding a try for one hour.

Tina Nicpan-Brown, Lincoln 5th grade teacher and GWATA STEM Educator of the Year organized the events at Washington and Lincoln Elementary Schools, along with Technology gurus Ron Brown, Ray Birks and Mark Woolsey. 

“300 millions schools are participating around the world,” said Nicpan Brown. “I look forward to having you and your families participate with the students, community members and teachers that will be learning more about Computer Science!”

Check with your child’s school to find out when your school is holding an Hour of Code.