Fast Facts
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The Hour of Code is a national campaign organized by
Code.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding
computer science programs in schools.
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The goal of the Hour of Code is to inspire 100 million students
across the globe to try one hour of computer science during
National Computer Science Education Week, which takes
place December 7-13, 2015.
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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) led the world in 2013
with student participation in the Hour of Code. In 2014, 100%
of the schools in BCPS participated in the Hour of Code. This
year, 100% of the elementary students will participate in the
Hour of Code.
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The Hour of Code provides activities for students of all ages.
No experience is necessary to learn the basics. Activities can
be either plugged (using computers, tablets, etc.) or
unplugged (using paper and pencil).
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In 2013/14, BCPS became the first school district in Florida selected by Code.org to participate in a unique
partnership designed to increase access to computer science courses, curriculum and resources in
schools.
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In 2015/16, 100% of BCPS high schools offer computer science courses.
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BCPS is the recipient of two National Science Foundation grants ($89,000 and $1,249,850) to develop a
model for introducing computer science in elementary schools.
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Did you know:
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By 2020, there will be one million more computer science jobs than computer science students.*
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Computer science is a foundational field that can prepare students for the 21 st century workforce. The
basic skills can be applied and utilized in many different career paths.
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts one in every two STEM jobs in the country will be in
computing occupations, with more than 150,000 job openings annually. This makes it one of the fastest
growing occupations in the United States.*
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Science Foundation