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Paul Ford on ‘What Is Code?’ and why we should care

Jun 12, 2015
Most users don't know about programming. Ford wants to fix that.

Coding in classrooms

Dec 11, 2014
It's Computer Science Education Week, and kids are trying their hand at coding.

Beyond bookshelves: Meet your public library's robots

Oct 10, 2014
The Westport, Ct. library has two robots that patrons can learn how to program.

There aren't enough teachers with coding skills

Sep 5, 2014
Teachers learn to code on the fly as more districts incorporate digital requirements.

How to get parents to pay $169 for a toy robot

Jun 25, 2014
The sound of the educational technology sell.

Bridging a perception gap in, and about, Silicon Valley

Feb 13, 2014
A look at class divisions through public transportation and education.

For public good, not for profit.

Kids: Program or be programmed

Dec 10, 2013
If you think of a classroom day as an economy, there are some who don’t believe coding should get a piece of it.

The battle over billing codes

Apr 10, 2012
Every little thing your doctor does has a special code attached, with a dollar sign. Codes were supposed to make things simpler. Instead, they've touched off an expensive arms race between doctors, hospitals and insurers.

Why you should learn how to code

Mar 9, 2012
Commentator Farhad Manjoo says coding will help you keep your job or help you make a case for a raise.