Code.org

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Name	Code.org
Founder	Hadi Partovi, Ali Partovi
Location	Seattle, Washington (state)

Code.org is a non-profit organization founded by Hadi Partovi and Ali Partovi in 2013, with the goal of increasing access to computer science education, particularly for underrepresented groups in technology, such as women in STEM and minorities in STEM. The organization has partnered with Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon to provide computer science education to students in the United States and around the world, including China, India, and Europe. Code.org has also worked with Barack Obama, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates to promote computer science education and provide resources for teachers and students, including CodeCombat, Scratch, and App Lab.

● History

Code.org was founded in 2013 by Hadi Partovi and Ali Partovi, with the support of Marc Andreessen, Reid Hoffman, and John Doerr. The organization launched its first computer science course, Code.org's Computer Science Fundamentals, in 2014, with the help of Sal Khan, Reshma Saujani, and Cory Booker. Code.org has since expanded its programs to include AP Computer Science Principles and Computer Science in Algebra, with the support of College Board, National Science Foundation, and Google.org. The organization has also partnered with NASA, National Geographic, and The Walt Disney Company to provide educational resources and promote STEM education.

● Mission_and_Goals

The mission of Code.org is to increase access to computer science education and provide opportunities for students to learn programming skills, particularly for underrepresented groups in technology, such as women in STEM and minorities in STEM. The organization aims to provide computer science education to every student in the United States and around the world, including China, India, and Europe, with the support of UNESCO, World Bank, and European Union. Code.org has also partnered with Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon to provide resources and support for teachers and students, including CodeCombat, Scratch, and App Lab. The organization has worked with Melinda Gates, Suzanne DiBianca, and Sheryl Sandberg to promote women in technology and provide opportunities for girls in STEM.

● Programs_and_Initiatives

Code.org offers a range of programs and initiatives to provide computer science education to students, including Code.org's Computer Science Fundamentals, AP Computer Science Principles, and Computer Science in Algebra. The organization has also launched Hour of Code, a global initiative to introduce computer science to students, with the support of Apple, IBM, and Intel. Code.org has partnered with NASA, National Geographic, and The Walt Disney Company to provide educational resources and promote STEM education, including Code.org's CS Unplugged and Code.org's App Lab. The organization has also worked with Sal Khan, Reshma Saujani, and Cory Booker to provide resources and support for teachers and students.

● Impact_and_Statistics

Code.org has had a significant impact on computer science education, with over 100 million students participating in its programs, including Hour of Code and Code.org's Computer Science Fundamentals. The organization has also provided resources and support for over 1 million teachers, including professional development and curriculum development, with the support of National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Code.org has partnered with Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon to provide computer science education to students in the United States and around the world, including China, India, and Europe. The organization has also worked with Barack Obama, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates to promote computer science education and provide resources for teachers and students.

● Partnerships_and_Funding

Code.org has partnered with a range of organizations to provide computer science education, including Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon. The organization has also received funding from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and Google.org. Code.org has worked with NASA, National Geographic, and The Walt Disney Company to provide educational resources and promote STEM education, including Code.org's CS Unplugged and Code.org's App Lab. The organization has also partnered with UNESCO, World Bank, and European Union to provide computer science education to students around the world, including China, India, and Europe.

● Criticisms_and_Controversies

Code.org has faced criticism and controversy over its approach to computer science education, including concerns about the quality of education and the lack of diversity in its programs. The organization has also faced criticism from teachers unions, including National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers, over its approach to teacher training and curriculum development. Code.org has responded to these criticisms by providing more resources and support for teachers and students, including professional development and curriculum development, with the support of Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The organization has also worked with Sal Khan, Reshma Saujani, and Cory Booker to promote computer science education and provide opportunities for underrepresented groups in technology. Category:Computer science education