Spend an hour (or more) of code with Girls Who Code during CS Ed Week

916 Decathlon Dr.,Waterloo IA 50701

07 December, 2021

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Spend an hour (or more) of code with Girls Who Code ⏱ Tuesday 12/7 from 4-5 pm CST (3rd-5th Grade) Wednesday 12/8 from 4-5 pm CST (6-12th Grade) Computers are everywhere, changing every industry on the planet. But only 47% of all high schools teach computer science. The good news is, we’re on our way to changing this! If you've heard about the Hour of Code before, you might know it made history. More than 100 million students have tried an Hour of Code. With the Hour of Code, computer science has been on the homepages of Google, MSN, Yahoo!, and Disney. Over 100 partners have joined together to support this movement. Every Apple Store in the world has hosted an Hour of Code, and leaders like President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote their first lines of code as part of the campaign. This year, let's make it even bigger. I’m asking you to join the Hour of Code 2021. Please get involved with an Hour of Code event during Computer Science Education Week, December 6-12. Girls Who Code - Come for a preview of what the Girls Who Code Club is all about before we offically kick-off! Sign your student up today! *Registration is required to ensure available space. *Doors open at 3 pm. Come early to familiarize yourself with the computer and programs. *You are welcome to stay with your student. About Girls Who Code: Girls Who Code is an international nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology, and leading the movement to inspire, educate and equip young women with the computing skills needed to pursue 21st century opportunities. Since launching in 2012, Girls Who Code has reached 500 million people through its work and 450,000 girls through its in-person programming. College-aged alumni of Girls Who Code are declaring majors in computer science and related fields at 15 times the U.S. average. In 2019, the organization was named the #1 Most Innovative Non-Profit on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list. Follow the organization on social media @GirlsWhoCode. Get more info at http://hourofcode.com/us/en http://girlswhocode.org