Today, Governor Little announced Idaho Codes (
http://www.idahocodes.org/), an online, self-paced, computer science course that teaches students in grades 7-12 statewide how to build websites and develop apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. No prior coding experience is required. Urban and rural students alike can access 120 hours of professional grade curriculum, earn high school and college credit, and find mentorship opportunities.
The course typically costs $200, but thanks to generous donations from the Idaho STEM Action Center, the Acahand Foundation and St. Luke’s Health System, the first 1000 students who register will get their fees waived.
You can view the press conference at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uR0tJ7mWPc&feature=youtu.be or visit Idaho Codes website at:
http://www.idahocodes.org/