"Honestly, it is BEYOND FUN seeing how this Code.org program can help kids from urban, suburban, and rural districts simultaneously! It has been an amazing program to work with." -Code.org Regional Partner
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In Michigan, since 2014:
In Iowa, since 2014:
In the 2017-18 school year:
Our elementary school curriculum can also help students succeed in other subjects as well; a recent research study by Outlier Research & Evaluation found that 3rd–5th-grade Code.org classrooms with resourceful teachers see higher scores on English, math, and science standardized tests.
Visit the CS Fundamentals website to learn more about our curriculum, and find a professional development workshop in your area. You can also contact the Code.org Regional Partner in your area here.
To find other ways to promote computer science in your community, look here.
Funders and PartnersFind information about our donors here: https://code.org/about/donors
Find information about our major partners here: https://code.org/about/partners
The programs in this database clear a high bar. STEMworks reviewed each program against the Design Principles for Effective STEM Philanthropy.
Identify and target a compelling and well-defined need.
Use rigorous evaluation to continuously measure and inform progress towards the compelling need identified.
Ensure work is sustainable.
Demonstrate replicability and scalability.
Create high impact partnerships
Ensure organizational capacity to achieve goals.
Offer challenging and relevant STEM content for the target audience
Incorporate and encourage STEM practices.
Inspire interest and engagement in STEM.
Identify and address the needs of under-represented groups.