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BCPS Counts Down to the Hour of Code Computer Science Education Week is December 6–12
December 2, 2021
Interim Superintendent to Code with Students on Monday, December 6
The countdown is on for Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code, which take place December 6–12, 2021. The ninth annual global movement raises awareness about the importance of expanding computer science in schools and encourages students to complete at least one hour of computer coding during the weeklong celebration.
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) was the first district to partner with Code.org in 2013 and is now a national leader for expanding access to computer science – with courses, curriculum and activities at every District school. Through computer science, students increase their problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills and creativity, all of which will positively impact them throughout their education and lives. It also opens doors to high demand, high wage career options.
During Computer Science Education Week, BCPS activities for the Hour of Code take place at all District schools. This year’s theme is #CSEverywhere. Students participate in lessons using a variety of computer science tools, including Code.org, Minecraft Education and Scratch – to experience how computer science can change the world.
BCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Vickie L. Cartwright will kick off activities for the Hour of Code with students at Parkway Middle School of the Arts on Monday, December 6, at 9 a.m. Parkway Middle is located at 3600 N.W. 5th Court, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Media are invited to cover this event.
To learn more about Computer Science in BCPS or for additional information about scheduled activities, contact Dr. Lisa Milenkovic, BCPS Applied Learning Department, at 754-321-2623 or visit browardschools.com/browardcodes.
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