We’re working to safely and equitably bring AI education and AI tools into every classroom. — When ChatGPT launched, I showed it to my children, and my 16-year-old immediately asked, “Can I use this for homework?” Before I could answer, he added, “Wait, what’s the point of school if this can do it all?” Educators are coping with questions like these globally, often banning access to…

Senate Bill 470 makes changes to the state’s graduation requirement. — In 2015, Code.org identified Arkansas as a “lighthouse” state. This term was used to describe states that seemed poised to jump out in front and lead a then-burgeoning national-level movement that would be led by states. Code.org recognized Arkansas as the first state to meet all seven policy recommendations. In…

Perfect for classrooms, this series reviews essential cybersecurity best practices. — In February, we announced that we were partnering with the governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States to launch the Quad Cyber Challenge, a call to action for every Internet user to protect themselves and their devices from the growing threats of online attacks. Part of Code.org’s commitment…

The new feature allows students and teachers to go behind the scenes at Code.org. — Code.org is committed to constantly exploring new and innovative ways to make computer science education accessible to all students. With this in mind, our new Incubator page has been created as a platform for users to try out some of the latest work-in-progress ideas from inside Code.org. …

Empatico connects middle schoolers from the U.S. and Egypt to bridge cultural gaps and bring more diversity to science and technology. — Why would a coding project benefit from having participants from different cultures on opposite sides of the world? It fosters greater empathy and reduces bias, according to Code.org and Empatico, organizers of the Coding with Empathy Challenge. Empatico, created by the KIND Foundation in 2017, is a platform that connects…

Every day, individuals, communities, governments, and businesses around the world are impacted by cybercrime and online attacks. These attacks not only disrupt our personal lives and impact essential services we rely on — like schools, healthcare, and even water — but also cost trillions of dollars in damages each year. …

Explore our new standalone unit, professional learning, and resources from micro:bit. — Within computer science, maker education takes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) a step further by inviting hands-on experience and collaboration into the classroom to help teach problem solving and critical thinking. Makers can invent, explore, innovate, and create using technology like circuit boards, robotics, 3D printing, programming, and more. Code.org…

Help today’s students become the superheroes of tomorrow when you empower them to learn problem-solving, critical thinking, and more. — Starting today, middle and high school teachers from all backgrounds and experience levels can apply to our 2023 Professional Learning Program that prepares and supports U.S. educators to teach computer science. Scholarships are available for eligible educators to attend free of charge!

Getting a digital ticket for an anticipated live event can be equal parts thrilling and frustrating. What if there were only the upsides to booking tickets, instead of being constantly and helplessly annoyed at the exorbitant fees and poor customer experience? What if there was a ticketing company where the…