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Celebrating a One-of-a-Kind Programming Language
April 29, 2022This year, May 16-20 is Scratch Week — a week set aside to celebrate Scratch, a block-based visual programming language that we use in all of our beginner classes! We love how Scratch provides a free coding platform for kids, allowing young coders to practice critical thinking, problem solving, and all kinds of technical programming skills. Check out three of our favorite recent TCS projects…
Saluting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Pioneers in STEM
April 27, 2022Here at The Coding Space, the month of May isn’t just a time for spring blooms and summer anticipation — it’s also Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrated each May, AA & NH/PI Heritage Month is an awesome opportunity to spotlight the accomplishments of these individuals in STEM and re-commit to disrupting the “model minority” myths that unjustly sabotage…
Advancing Mental Health Through Tech
April 27, 2022As our spring semester comes to a close and we prepare to launch headfirst into our jam-packed summer offerings, we at TCS think it’s the perfect time to take a breath and create a pocket of space in May to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. The American Psychological Association reports that, while 87% of American adults don’t believe mental health struggles are anything to be ashamed of…
Tech Yeah
April 27, 2022Here’s a tidbit that might blow your mind: research shows that there’s nothing intrinsically wrong with spending more time on screens. In fact, turning to tech can have a myriad of benefits, allowing us to connect with friends, family, and coworkers, and even helping us manage difficult emotions and reduce stress. Not all screen time is created equal, though. Certain ways of engaging with tech can…
10 Apps by Women
March 01, 2022While the tech industry remains massively male-dominated, extraordinary women are making their mark on STEM fields, resulting in a plethora of exciting new offerings on your device. As part of our Women’s History Month celebration, we’ve compiled a list of 10 apps designed by female-identifying founders. Scroll down to get inspired and support the work of these coding icons!
Meet Sarah!
February 22, 2022As part of The Coding Space’s commitment to educational equity, we are pleased as punch to announce our newest hire: Sarah Tucci, Head of Scholarship Admissions! Sarah is a bi-continental educator and community activist with a keen interest in advancing technological equity. She comes to us with tons of experience providing data and programmatic support to community initiatives, which comes in…